TRAFFIC ALERT: Eastbound I-70 at K-7

KANSAS CITY, KAN. ----- Eastbound I-70 right lane from 134th Street to K-7 will be closed for ramp construction work, 24/7 round the clock, beginning at 9 a.m. on Monday, December 1 and reopening to all traffic at 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, weather permitting.

This work is part of Phase 1 construction for the ultimate ten-phase K-7 & I-70 Interchange Project in Wyandotte County.

Updated daily traffic information for this interchange project and for the entire Kansas Metro Area can be viewed online at: www.ksdot.org/kcmetro/laneclose.asp.

Here’s a link to the February 2014 project handout that shows current construction underway for Phases 1 and 2A-2B: http://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/kcMetro/pdf/K-7%20and%20I-70%20Phase%202B%20Project%20Handout.pdf  To find out more about the ultimate ten-phase K-7 & I-70 Interchange Project, visit the project website at: http://www.k7andi70interchange.org/

The Kansas Department of Transportation urges all motorists to be alert, obey the warning signs, and “Give ‘Em a Brake!” when approaching and driving through the project work zone.

The overall Phase 1 project work is scheduled to be completed by late Fall 2014, weather permitting.

BONNER SPRINGS TRAFFIC ALERT: 118th Street Over I-70 Bridge Project now open

BONNER SPRINGS, KAN. ----- On Wednesday evening, November 19, the new 118th Street Bridge over I-70 opened on schedule to unrestricted traffic in Bonner Springs.

This new bridge is part of the Phase 2B construction for the ultimate ten-phase K-7 & I-70 Interchange Project in Wyandotte County.

Here’s a link to the February 2014 project handout that shows current construction underway for Phases 1 and 2A-2B, including phasing schedule and traffic impacts: http://www.ksdot.org/Assets/wwwksdotorg/bureaus/kcMetro/pdf/K-7%20and%20I-70%20Phase%202B%20Project%20Handout.pdf

To find out more about the ultimate ten-phase K-7 & I-70 Interchange Project, visit the project website at: http://www.k7andi70interchange.org/

Bonner Springs, Edwardsville school students prepare record number of Thanksgiving meals

BONNER SPRINGS, KAN. – Students from the Bonner Springs/Edwardsville School Districts are hoping to make this holiday season a little brighter for those in need.

Through a district-wide effort, students and staff at Edwardsville Elementary were able to package 65 Thanksgiving baskets for Feed His Lambs.

Feed His Lambs is a nonprofit organization that feeds families in the Bonner Springs/Edwardsville School District.

Edwardsville Elementary has partnered with the organization for several years. For the second year in a row a district-wide food drive was held to collect items for the baskets, and money to purchase gift cards for additional items.

Each basket included vegetables, stuffing, a pumpkin pie and green bean casserole handmade by third graders at EDW, a gift card for a turkey, among other items.

This year’s project was the biggest yet, with a total of 65 baskets going to families who might otherwise not have a Thanksgiving dinner. Kristin Moulin, a Counselor at EDW organized the project and says it’s a great way to give back.

“It’s amazing to see the kids excited to do something for someone else, and it really does make a difference.”

Residents welcomed to take KDOT survey on K-7, I-70 Interchange project

BONNER SPRINGS, KAN. ---- If you are a Bonner Springs or Wyandotte County resident, you may be interested in taking a survey from the Kansas Department of Transportation regarding construction work at K-7 and Interstate 70. 

More information:

Phases 1-3 of the K-7 and I-70 Interchange improvement project have begun in Bonner Springs. Phase 1 and 2A began during 2013; phase 2B during 2014.  

Phase 3 will begin spring of 2015. Thus far, crews have completed construction of Phase 2A, which involved realigning 122nd Street and Riverview Avenue and rebuilding the Riverview Bridge over I-70. T-WORKS dollars are funding construction.  

However, funding for the remaining phases has not been identified. Have you received enough information about the project? How have construction activities impacted your commute?  

Please take our survey and share your opinion now!

STUDY: Workplace deaths decrease in Kansas

KANSAS CITY, KAN. – Kansas had 76 workplace fatalities in 2012 compared to 78 recorded in 2011, according to the Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, conducted by the Kansas Department of Labor (KDOL), Workers Compensation Division in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Some of the statistics include:

• Transportation incidents in Kansas accounted for 65.8 percent of the fatal work-related injuries in 2012 with 50 fatalities. Of the 50 transportation-related fatal injuries, 33 fatalities or 66 percent were roadway incidents involving motorized land vehicles. Non-roadway incidents, such as a tractor overturned in a farm field, accounted for another six fatalities or 12 percent of the transportation-related fatal injuries. Transportation incidents that involved pedestrians accounted for three fatalities or 6 percent of the total.

• Within the goods producing industry group, the natural resources and mining industry had the most work-related fatalities for 2012 with 20 or 26.3 percent of the total. This industry includes the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting sector. 

• May had the highest number of fatal work-related injuries with a total of 12 or 15.8 percent of the 76 fatalities. 

• Fatal workplace injuries in 2012 occurred most frequently on Monday with 18 or 23.7 percent of the 76 fatalities occurring on that day of the week. Friday was the second highest with 16 fatalities.

The Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) program collects data from multiple sources for every workplace fatality recorded. Each case must have two or more substantiating documents.

These source documents include death certificates, workers compensation reports, motor vehicle accident reports, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports, news accounts, coroner’s reports, obituaries, employer questionnaires, and other federal and state records.

Each fatality is counted in the state where the incident occurs regardless of the state of employment. This ensures there is no duplication of reporting by the states.

It should also be noted that although states are required to keep records of heart attack and illness victims, they are excluded from the count.

Kansas Attorney General announces support for 228 crime victims

KANSAS CITY, KAN. ----- The Kansas Crime Victims Compensation Board yesterday awarded financial assistance to 228 victims of violent crime at its November meeting, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said.

Awards were made in 108 new cases. Additional expenses were paid in 120 previously submitted cases. The awards totaled $267,429.90.

The Division of Crime Victims Compensation in Schmidt’s office administers the Crime Victims Compensation program, which was established in 1978 to help victims of violent crime pay for their unexpected expenses such as medical treatment, mental health counseling, lost wages, dependent support and funeral expenses.

The state’s three-member Crime Victims Compensation Board determines claims that are eligible for payment and how much money will be awarded to each claimant. Awards are limited to a maximum total amount of $25,000 with limitations of $5,000 for funeral expense, $5,000 for outpatient mental health counseling, $10,000 for inpatient mental health treatment and $1,500 for grief counseling for family survivors of homicide victims.

A portion of assessed court costs and fines, inmate wages, parole fees and restitution paid by convicted offenders provides funding to the program.

For more information about the Crime Victims Compensation Program call (785) 296-2359 or visit the Attorney General’s website at www.ag.ks.gov.

KCKCC Volleyball 'family" off to nationals

By ALAN HOSKINS
KCKCC Sports Information Director

KANSAS CITY, KAN. ----- It is a family not quite like any other – a family assembled from Alaska on the West, Puerto Rico on East, Michigan to the North and Texas to the South and several Kansas communities in between.

Officially, it’s the national tournament-bound Kansas City Kansas Community College volleyball team but to head coach Mary Bruno, her staff and the 14-member Blue Devil squad its far more than just a team.

“KCKCC volleyball is family,” says Bruno. “We’re always together, spending time with the same focus. Everyone gets along and enjoys each other so much. It’s an absolute joy to coach these girls. I look forward every day to coming to practice with them and am so proud of them.”

“I consider them all my sisters,” says co-captain Lily Thornberg. “We’ve really grown together. In Florida, we stayed at a big house together and had family dinners and went to the beach together. We’ve really bonded.”

The Blue Devils will open tournament play Thursday at 11 a.m. against Glendale, Ariz., at Phoenix College in Phoenix. All games will be streamed in the NJCAA website by clicking on national tournaments.

It’s a family put together from far distance places. Sophomore defensive specialist Lily Cullers came to KCKCC from Palmer, Alaska, after being discovered on a recruiting website. The same for 6-2 freshman outside hitter Cecelia Augustine of Ypsilanti, Mich. Both came to the KCKCC campus for a visit, liked what they saw and signed.

Four Blue Devils are from Puerto Rico. Libero of the Year Andrea Aparicio and Jayhawk second team selection Jasdel Gonzalez were discovered on a recruiting trip taken by Bruno (Dee Bruno) and her mother in December of 2012. Freshman Kimberly Martinez was discovered by manager Franchelle Gonzalez (sister of Jasdel) while living in Puerto Rico. The fourth, Junelie Irizarry, had moved to Papillion, Neb., when discovered by the KCKCC staff.

“Coach Mary and Coach Dee came to Puerto Rico for a recruiting tournament for American coaches and we kept talking by e-mail and phone and they offered the best,” says Aparicio, who arrived in the U.S. for the first time in July of 2013. “First it was hard but then I started adapting.” Fluent in English, Aparicio hopes to earn an AA next spring and play two more years in the U.S. before returning home.

Blair Russell, the Jayhawk Conference’s Most Valuable Player this year, was a three-sport star at Marysville, Kan., but started her volleyball career at Tyler Junior College in Tyler, Tex. “I tore up my shoulder my first semester so I came back,” says Russell. “I knew the Bruno’s because my sister (Riley Russell) played here. I called Mary and she let me transfer. I am so thankful. After I tore my shoulder I was not sure I wanted to play but I’m so glad. Otherwise I would not be here with my teammates.”

The remainder of the squad is all from Kansas. Sophomores Lily Thornberg and Peyton Pender, a transfer from Saint Mary, are both from Junction City. Kailee Dudley, a summer transfer from Butler County, went to high school at Lawrence Free State, while soph Carlyn Walsh attended Wichita Northwest. The three other freshmen are from Leavenworth (Allyssa Lutgen), Douglas (Janelle Fowler) and KCK’s Bishop Ward (Lexi Nick).

Four Blue Devils – all sophomores – finished among the national leaders in statistics. Thornberg, who was named Co-Setter of the Year, and No. 5 in assists with 10.74 per set, was on Bruno’s wish list early.

“Mary saw me in a traveling tournament my junior year and kind of followed me,” says Thornberg. “It was between here and Hutchinson and once I spent time with the coaches and others here, it was an easy decision.”

Dudley, who was the Jayhawk Freshman of the Year in 2013, contacted Bruno about transferring when she decided not to return to Butler.

“She was kind of a last minute addition,” says Bruno. And a good one, earning All-Jayhawk first team honors and finishing 21st nationally in blocks (1.24) and 30th in hitting percentage (.317). “A great decision,” said Dudley.

Russell, who was all-state in volleyball, honorable mention all-state in basketball and a four-year qualifier in the state track meet at Marysville, finished fifth in the nation in kills (516) and eighth in average (3.94).

“I just love volleyball, my favorite sport,” said Russell of her decision to play college volleyball. “It’s a team sport where you rely on everybody.”

Aparicio was something of a human dynamo diving on the floor countless times to return shots as she took advantage of her 5-4 size to make numerous saves. “I think being small helps. I’m a little faster and react better,” said Aparicio, who finished 21st in the nation in digs per set (5.54) and 22nd in total digs (693).

PHOTO: Sophomores (from left) Kailee Dudley, Carlyn Walsh, Lily Cullers, Lily Thornberg, Andrea Aparicio, Peyton Pender, Blair Russell, Jasdel Gonzalez and Junelie Irizarry will lead the way in KCKCC’s bid for an NJCAA national volleyball championship in the national tourney starting Thursday in Phoenix, Ariz. (KCKCC Photo by Alan Hoskins)

7 Kansas City Kansas Community College volleyball players earn All-Jayhawk league honor

By ALAN HOSKINS

KANSAS CITY, KAN. ----- Kansas City Kansas Community College’s nationally tournament-bound Lady Blue Devils dominated the 2014 All-Jayhawk Conference volleyball team like no team in recent years, placing four players on the first team and sweeping most of the individual honors.

Outside hitter Blair Russell was named the 2014 the Most Valuable Player, Andrea Aparicio the Libero of the Year, Lily Thornberg Co-Setter of the Year and Mary Bruno Co-Coach of the Year.

Middle blocker Kailee Dudley joined Russell, Aparicio and Thornberg on the first team while outside hitter Jasdel Gonzalez was named to the second team and middle blocker Junelie Irizarry earned honorable mention. All are sophomores.

Russell, Thornberg, Aparicio and Dudley were also named to the seven-member All-District N Team while Gonzalez and Irizarry were named to the second team.

“Four players on the first team is the most we’ve ever and the six to receive post-season honors the most ever and reflects the hard work they’ve put in,” said KCKCC Coach Mary Bruno. “The three who received the individual honors (Russell, Thornberg and Aparicio) spent the spring in the gym making changes that we had asked them to make. The awards may have come this fall but it was the spring season that helped them develop into the players they are today.”

Ranked No. 8 in the final Division II poll, KCKCC will go into the NJCAA national tournament seeded No. 7. The Blue Devils will open national tournament play against No. 10 seeded Glendale, Ariz., in Phoenix Thursday, Nov. 20, at 11 a.m.

Bruno and Riann Mullis of Cowley were named co-coaches of the year on the All-Jayhawk team. Other selections on the 10-member All-Jayhawk team included Julia Stringer and Kourtney Blaufuss of Fort Scott, Brianna Pontious of Johnson County, Lana DaSilva of Cowley, Polette Medina of Coffeyville and Halley Scott of Allen County.

A graduate of Marysville High School where she was all-state in volleyball, all-state honorable mention in basketball and a four-year qualifier in the Kansas state track and field meet, Russell finished fifth in the nation in kills (516) and eighth in average (3.94).

Thornberg, a Junction City standout, was fifth in the nation in assists per set with 10.74 per game; Dudley, a Lawrence Free State grad who transferred from Butler in July, finished 21st in blocks (1.24 per set) and 30th in hitting percentage (.317); and Aparicio was 21st in digs per set (5.54) and 22nd in total digs (693).

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PHOTO: KCKCC dominated the 2014 All-Jayhawk volleyball team as (front row, from left) Lily Thornberg was co-setter of the year, Blair Russell most valuable, Mary Bruno co-coach of the year, and Andrea Aparico Libero of the year. They were joined by (second row) Kailee Dudley, first team; Jasdel Gonzalez, second team; and Junelie Irizarry, honorable mention. (KCKCC Photo by Alan Hoskins)

KCKCC's Cierra Gaines Jayhawk Player of the Week

By ALAN HOSKINS

KANSAS CITY, KAN. ----- Kansas City Kansas Community College guard Cierra Gaines is the Jayhawk Conference Player of the Week for her play in the Lady Blue Devils’ two opening wins last week.

A 5-7 sophomore, Gaines scored 16 points and grabbed six rebounds in KCKCC’s opening 96-38 opening win over Missouri Valley JV and then followed it up with 16 points and four rebounds in an 86-62 win at North Central Missouri Saturday.

Gaines’ 12 field goals in the two games include five 3-point baskets.

“It’s the other things that I’m seeing her do to help make her a more rounded player on the defensive end,” said KCKCC Coach Valerie Stambersky. She’s averaging three steals and two assists while playing about 24 minutes per game.

A native of Glen Carbon, Ill., outside St. Louis, Gaines played high school basketball at Edwardsville with Blue Devil teammate Erin Anderson. Gaines played one year at Merrimac Community College before transferring to KCKCC at the start of the 2014 Spring Semester.

The Lady Blue Devils return to action this weekend when they host the annual Keith Lindsey Classic. KCKCC will play Ellsworth Friday at 6 p.m. and Penn Valley Saturday at 4 p.m. In other women’s games, Fort Scott will play Penn Valley Friday at 2 p.m. and Ellsworth Saturday at noon.

Four men’s games are also on tap with Highland playing St. Louis Community College Friday at 4 p.m. and KCKCC facing On Point Hoops Academy at 8 p.m.

Highland will also play On Point Saturday at 2 p.m. with the Blue Devil men facing St. Louis at 6 immediately after the KCKCC Athletic Hall of Fame induction of Duane Shaw and the late Keith Lindsey.

Sen. Moran to host listening tour event in Bonner Springs

MORE INFORMATION

What: U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) today announced that he will visit Bonner Springs as part of his Kansas Listening Tour on Wednesday, Nov. 26.

Area residents are encouraged to attend and share feedback with Sen. Moran on the critical issues facing Kansas and the nation.

The issues Sen. Moran focuses on and the work he does in Washington, D.C., are largely based on the conversations he has with Kansans during these town hall meetings.

Throughout his time in Congress, Sen. Moran has made it a priority to stay connected to the people he represents despite a distance of more than 1,000 miles between Capitol Hill and Kansas. Since his election to the U.S. Senate, Sen. Moran has held a town hall in each of Kansas’ 105 counties. Then-Congressman Moran traveled to each of the 69 counties during his annual “Big First Listening Tour.”
                                                                              
When: Wednesday, Nov. 26; 9:30-10:30 a.m.
         
Where: Bonner Springs City Library
201 N. Nettleton Avenue
Bonner Springs, KS 66012

KCKCC Students and Faculty Talk About Military Service During Veterans Speak Event

KANSAS CITY, KAN. ---- Students, staff and faculty members at Kansas City Kansas Community College had the opportunity to share their military experience during the annual Veterans Speak event Nov. 10.

Among the guest speakers were Sarah E. Finney, U.S. Army; Alex Hanley, U.S. Air Force; Diane Hite, U.S. Marine Corps; Ruben Noguera, U.S. Marine Corps and Cherilee Walker, U.S. Navy. The event served as a way for the KCKCC community to honor those who have served in the military.

“In this age of ISIS terrorism, fear and kidnapping of innocent school girls, we must not forget the services of the great men and women who sacrifice their lives in order that we might have a more secured and better future,” said Ewa Unoke, associate professor of political science at KCKCC. “This years’ turnout was very impressive. In total, there were an estimated 80 students, faculty and staff members who participated.”

Each of the panelists took a few moments to share their experiences in the military. Introductions were followed by questions from Unoke, who served as moderator, as well as some questions from the audience. Among those who attended were KCKCC students, faculty and staff members.

“Many of the students at KCKCC are veterans, and it is important to give them an opportunity to be showcased on Veterans Day,” said Joseph Grasela, reference librarian at KCKCC and co-organizer of the event. “It is important for their fellow students to see that they are just like them, trying to improve their lives and advance now that they are no longer in the service.”

Grasela said by having an event such as Veterans Speak, it gives students and staff an opportunity to show appreciation for those who served their country.

“We are very thankful to all faculty who supported the event,” he said. “We hope the students in the audience took away an appreciation for the sacrifices that the veteran speakers made for them. We also hope that the veterans had an opportunity to be showcased and realize just how valuable their contributions to our country were, no matter how large or small.”

The event was sponsored by the Students for Global Peace, the Ralph Bunche Society, the Intercultural Center and the KCKCC Library. For more information about Veterans Speak, contact Dr. Ewa Unoke at 913-288-7119 or by email at eunoke@kckcc.edu. Information is also available by contacting Joseph Grasela at 913-288-7650 or by email at jgrasela@kckcc.edu.

Bishop Ward High School President guest on Archbishop’s radio show

KANSAS CITY, KAN. ----- Bishop Ward High School’s new  President, Father Thomas Schrader O. Carm., was a guest on Archbishop Naumann’s Radio show “The Shepherd's Voice”.

The Show aired on Sunday November 9th at 10 a.m. on KEXS 1090 AM. The show can be listened to virtually at: http://archkck.libsyn.com/wards-new-president.

This segment of “The Shepherd’s Voice” featured an interview with Fr. Schrader. Listeners learned more about what brought Fr. Schrader to Kansas City and how he was chosen to be the new president of Bishop Ward.

Prior to his arrival in Kansas City, Fr. Schrader was the parochial vicar of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Tenafly, New Jersey.

Before that he was President of Crespi Carmelite High School for nine years in Encino, California. Fr. Schrader has been all over the country and brings a wealth of experience to help guide Bishop Ward.

In the few short months that Fr. Schrader has been at Bishop Ward, he already is leaving his finger print.

He helped dream up the idea of Fund-A-Cyclone for the 36th Annual Auction. Instead of focusing on a traditional capital project for the school, he decided to focus on our greatest need and strength, our students. This successful campaign raised just over forty-six thousand dollars for student scholarships.

Bishop Ward is blessed to welcome Fr. Schrader and looks forward to the future.

“I am energized by the loyal support of alumni, parents and friends and excited to shape Bishop Ward’s future generation of moral leaders,” said Fr. Schrader.

SPORTS: 2014 Kaw Valley League all-league football teams (DEFENSE AND SPECIAL TEAMS)

KANSAS CITY, KAN. ----- Earlier today, we published the offensive stars of the 2014 Kaw Valley League football all-league teams.

Here are the defensive and special teams players. They were selected by the league's coaches.

DEFENSIVE LINE

• 1st: Jared Hiss, Basehor-Linwood
• 1st: Anthony Brown, Mill Valley
• 1st: Sean Pawls, Piper
• 1st: Kendall Parsons, Tonganoxie
• 2nd: Andrew Ramirez, Bishop Ward
• 2nd: Jacob Wylie, Bonner Springs
• 2nd: Tyrese Bolton, Bonner Springs
• 2nd: Collyn McCarthy, Lansing
• Honorable Mention: Cody VanGosen, Basehor-Linwood
• Honorable Mention: Kilil Richard, Piper

LINEBACKER

• 1st: Brian Burnett, Mill Valley
• 1st: Colton Beebe, Piper
• 1st: Jaclon Johnson, Piper
• 1st: Ryan O'Neal, Turner
• 2nd: Bryan Barnhart, Bishop Ward
• 2nd: Darryl Terrell, Bonner Springs
• 2nd: Sam Twitchell, Lansing
• 2nd: Ray Munoz, Tonganoxie
• Honorable Mention: Cole Henley, Bishop Ward
• Honorable Mention: Conner Kaifes, Mill Valley

DEFENSIVE BACK

• 1st: Jahron McPherson, Basehor-Linwood
• 1st: Spencer Clayborn, Mill Valley
• 1st: Jared Sommers, Tonganoxie
• 2nd: Thaddeus Glenn, Bonner Springs
• 2nd: Christian Jegen, Mill Valley
• 2nd: Travon Jones, Piper
• Honorable Mention: Nick Fisher, Basehor-Linwood
• Honorable Mention: Jalen Douglas, Lansing

PUNTER

• 1st Team: Colton Beebe, Piper
• 2nd Team: Andrew Hicks, Mill Valley
• Honorable Mention: Scott Hattok, Lansing

KICKER

• 1st Team: Andrew Hicks, Mill Valley
• 2nd Team: Thaddeus Glenn, Bonner Springs
• Honorable Mention: Kendall Parsons, Tonganoxie

SPORTS: 2014 Kaw Valley League names all-league football teams (OFFENSE)

KANSAS CITY, KAN. ----- The coaches in the Kaw Valley League have honored several football players from this year's football season.

The all league teams were announced this week.

Here were the offensive players honored:

FIRST TEAM

QUARTERBACK

• Logan Koch, Mill Valley

RUNNING BACK

• Marcell Holmes, Bonner Springs
• Travon Jones, Piper

INTERIOR LINEMAN

• Caleb White, Basehor-Linwood
• Scott Hattok, Lansing
• Evan Applegate, Mill Valley
• Ben Hecht, Mill Valley
• Justyn Leslie, Tonganoxie

TIGHT END

• Shawn Pahls, Piper

WIDE RECEIVERS

• Christian Jegen, Mill Valley
• Jared Sommers, Tonganoxie

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SECOND TEAM

QUARTERBACK

• Krystian Abbott, Lansing

RUNNING BACK

• Sterling Owens, Piper
• Colton Beebe, Piper

INTERIOR LINEMEN

• Andrew Ramirez, Bishop Ward
• Jacob Wylie, Bonner Springs
• Chase Battes, Mill Valley
• Tyler Shurley, Mill Valley
• Collin Beebe, Piper

TIGHT END

• Zach Deverill, Mill Valley

WIDE RECEIVER

• Jonah Freese, Bonner Springs
• Kenneth Banks, Lansing

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HONORABLE MENTION

QUARTERBACK

• Connor Byers, Bonner Springs

RUNNING BACK

• Cole Henley, Bishop Ward
• Dewaun Wilkes, Lansing
• Darnell Miller, Turner

INTERIOR LINEMAN

• Jacob Freese, Bonner Springs
• Aaron Hawes, Piper
• Ben Clark, Tonganoxie

TIGHT END

• Greg Deveau, Tonganoxie

WIDE RECEIVER

• Jake Jones, Piper

SPORTS: 2014 Kaw Valley League All-League Volleyball team announced

KANSAS CITY, KAN. ---- The Kaw Valley League announced its all-league volleyball team.

Below are the players who were named on the All-League and Honorable Mention teams.

ALL-LEAGUE

    Abbey Mellies, Basehor-Linwood
    Jaime Weible, Basehor-Linwood
    Madi Osterhaus, Basehor-Linwood
    Julianne Jackson, Bonner Springs
    Mikaela Bennett, Bonner Springs
    Kyle Farris, Lansing
    Steve Sherard, Lansing
    Lacey Angello, Lansing
    Catherine Kaifes, Mill Valley
    Alicia Pickett, Mill Valley
    Kennedy Wallace, Piper
    Jadyn Anderson, Piper
    Emily Hummelgaard, Tonganoxie
    Alissia Nevarez, Turner

HONORABLE MENTION

    Courtney Norris, Basehor-Linwood
    Courtney Robinson, Basehor-Linwood
    Hope Garcia, Bishop Ward
    Nadia Rios, Bishop Ward
    Caitlin Reed, Bonner Springs
    JoLee Ritchhard, Lansing
    Regan Johnson, Piper
    Lauren Jackson, Tonganoxie