The Platte Perspective

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Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Fall Round-up: Aug. 27-Sept. 3



Park Hill South Swim/Dive
…competed in their first meet of the season last week at Rockhurst. The Panthers fell short of a team victory by a close score of 96-89 after losing the final event in the 400 meter free relay. Park Hill South won all but four events. Rockhurst also took first, second, third, and fourth in diving. Qualifying for state in their first meet of the season were Liam Huffman in the 200 individual medley and 100 backstroke, Tom Prinslow in the 200 freestyle, and Ian Morgan in the 500 freestyle. Overall, Coach Steven De La Piedra said they had a great meet and were more competitive than he expected as Rockhurst is one of the top swim programs in the state.

Park Hill South next competes at the Top Dog Duals and the Ozark Invitational this weekend.

Park Hill South Boys Soccer
…started their season with two high quality wins over some of the top teams in Kansas last week in the Olathe Tournament. The Panthers beat Olathe South Tuesday 2-1 before taking Blue Valley North to overtime and then penalty kicks where they took the victory that put them in the tournament’s title game. Brody Boullion, Adam Weatherly, and Alex Weatherly contributed the three Panther goals during the tournament. The title game was rained out. The Panthers now look to the KA-MO Tournament at Blue Valley North this week.

Park Hill South hosts Blue Valley Northwest on Wednesday and then travel to St. Joe Central Monday.

Park Hill South Softball
…the Panthers are off to a 6-2 start and come into this week on a four-game winning streak after sweeping their schedule last week. Park Hill South spread the St. Joe Central Indians 10-0 last Monday in five innings. Madison price threw a no-hitter, only allowing one player to reach base the entire game. Courtney Todd went 3-for-4 with Courtney and Mallory Land added two hits apiece. The offensive barrage continued against Liberty North in an 11-4 win for the Panthers. Madison Price recorded the win from the mound while Todd, Jordin Woodward, and Kylie DeClue hit home runs. Park Hill South ended the week in workman-like fashion racking up 15 runs in three innings against Ruskin. Alyx Hagen recorded the win and struck out 8-of-9 batters she faced.

The Panthers host Lee’s Summit West Thursday afternoon.

Park Hill South Girls Tennis
…improved to 3-1 on the year last week with two convincing wins over Oak Park and Staley. Adele Royle defeated both of her opponents to lead the Panthers with an 8-1 victory over Oak Park’s Margarita Akaiza and Staley’s Chloe Clement by a score of 8-0. She teamed up with teammate Shay Jackson for victories of 8-4 and 8-4. They travel to Fort Osage on Monday.

Park Hill Girls Golf
…after bringing home second place in the Liberty North Tournament, the Trojans continued their success last week with a convincing 201 to 276 match win over Winnetonka. Adrianna Elliott medaled in first place while Bailey Warlen took second place overall.

This week they play in the St. Joe Central Invitational Thursday before ending the week with a match against Park Hill South at the National.

Park Hill Volleyball
…after a solid victory over North Kansas City to begin the season, the Park Hill volleyball team lost to Liberty 25-21, 25-18 to bring their record to 1-1 overall.

Lindsey Grace and Lyndi Plattner lead the team in kills through four games with 11 each. Grace and Plattner also lead in aces served and blocks. The Trojans travel to Lee’s Summit Thursday and Lee’s Summit North Tuesday.

Park Hill/Park Hill South Boys Cross Country
... Park Hill finished sixth with 173 team points at the Liberty Invitational while Park Hill South finished just behind in seventhplace with 177 team points. Both teams will be at the Ray-Pec Invite this Saturday.

Park Hill South Girls Cross Country
...finished in eighth placed with 182 team points at the Liberty Invitational. Madeline Homoly lead the Panthers with a team best 13:33 while Lizzy Jurries (13:49), Erica Guzman (14:10), and Audrey Rothers (14:14) were shortly behind. They'll next compete in the Ray-Pec Invite Saturday.

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