…for the third time this year, Park Hill South excelled in convincing
fashion through tournament play to reach the championship game and fell short
of bringing home first place. This time it was last week at the North Kansas
City Tournament. The Panthers defeated Shawnee Mission West (65-57) and KC
Central (91-43) on their way to Friday night’s title game where they fell 52-50
to Truman. Park Hill South is now 11-4 and in action against Park Hill as The
Citizen went to print Tuesday night.
Park Hill Boys Basketball
Went 1-2 in the Basehor Linwood Tournament last week,
starting off with two straight losses against Hayden (48-34) and St. Joe Benton
(61-58). Park Hill ended the tournament on a high note with a convincing
victory over Pembroke Hill (64-46). The Trojans, now 3-11, were in action
Tuesday night as The Citizen went to press against rival Park Hill South.
Park Hill Girls Swimming
…placed seventh in the 16 team field at the KC Classic last
weekend. Leading the way for Park Hill were Lauren Shaw and Madison Heydinger.
Shaw finished second in the 100 freestyle and 100 backstroke while Heydinger
placed second in the 500 freestyle and fourth in the 200 freestyle.
Park Hill will next compete in the conference swim meet at Lee’s
Summit.
Park Hill South Girls Swimming
…ran away with the Raytown Invite over the weekend in the 16
team field, racking up 309 points with their closest competition coming from
Blue Springs South and their 262 points. The Panthers won three out of four
relays including the 200 medley, 200 freestyle, and 400 freestyle. Lauren Luton
placed first in diving. Olivia McLain won the 100 yard breast stroke while Tori
Buehler won the 200 yard individual medley
Park Hill South next looks to compete in the conference swim
meet at Lee’s Summit.
