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Anthony Cook/Sun photo Labette County High School senior Shelbie Foister signs her letter of intent to play softball for Labette Community College next season. Foister is joined on the front row by her father Kenyon Foister and mother Julie Foister. Labette County High School softball coach Lori Green and LCC head coach Ryan Phillips join them on the back row. Foister is a two-time all-SEK first teamer and was a second-team first baseman her freshman year. She has hit .359 in three years for the Grizzlies, who are the defending SEK champs.
Anthony Cook/Sun photo Labette County High School senior Shelbie Foister signs her letter of intent to play softball for Labette Community College next season. Foister is joined on the front row by her father Kenyon Foister and mother Julie Foister. Labette County High School softball coach Lori Green and LCC head coach Ryan Phillips join them on the back row. Foister is a two-time all-SEK first teamer and was a second-team first baseman her freshman year. She has hit .359 in three years for the Grizzlies, who are the defending SEK champs.
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Parsons High School senior Sierra Kemp applies pressure to Pittsburg High School's Mercedes Vogel during the first half of Tuesday's 40-36 come-from-behind win over Pittsburg. Parsons improves to 13-4 overall and 5-0 in Southeast Kansas League play after knocking off the No. 7-ranked Dragons Tuesday.
Parsons High School senior Sierra Kemp applies pressure to Pittsburg High School's Mercedes Vogel during the first half of Tuesday's 40-36 come-from-behind win over Pittsburg. Parsons improves to 13-4 overall and 5-0 in Southeast Kansas League play after knocking off the No. 7-ranked Dragons Tuesday.
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Parsons High School senior James Jackson passes the ball to an open teammate while Pittsburg's Jalen King and Jornell Fondren try to foul late in Tuesday's 70-54 win over the Dragons. Jackson scored 30 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in the win — which moves Parsons to 15-2 overall and 4-1 in Southeast Kansas League play.
Parsons High School senior James Jackson passes the ball to an open teammate while Pittsburg's Jalen King and Jornell Fondren try to foul late in Tuesday's 70-54 win over the Dragons. Jackson scored 30 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in the win — which moves Parsons to 15-2 overall and 4-1 in Southeast Kansas League play.
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Yalanda Wolke of A Blossom For Every Occasion was busy Monday preparing bouquets and other arrangements for Valentine's Day orders.
Yalanda Wolke of A Blossom For Every Occasion was busy Monday preparing bouquets and other arrangements for Valentine's Day orders.
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Adalyn Morris, 3, stands by her creation Monday afternoon in Parsons. She had some help in its construction. Adalyn is the daughter of Katie and Austin Morris of Parsons.
Adalyn Morris, 3, stands by her creation Monday afternoon in Parsons. She had some help in its construction. Adalyn is the daughter of Katie and Austin Morris of Parsons.
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Parsons High School seniors Sawyer Woodworth (20) and Kiralyn Mosier (11) trap Columbus forward Jessica Robinson Friday evening in a 67-47 win that moved the Lady Vikings to 4-0 in Southeast Kansas League play. The win was the fifth in the row for the PHS girl's basketball team, who is now 12-4 on the year.
Parsons High School seniors Sawyer Woodworth (20) and Kiralyn Mosier (11) trap Columbus forward Jessica Robinson Friday evening in a 67-47 win that moved the Lady Vikings to 4-0 in Southeast Kansas League play. The win was the fifth in the row for the PHS girl's basketball team, who is now 12-4 on the year.
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Parsons High School junior Craig Beachner flies to the hoop for two of his eight points following a steal in the second quarter of Friday's game against Columbus. The Vikings bounced back from Tuesday's loss to Fort Scott with a 64-42 road victory over the Titans to improve to 14-2 overall.
Parsons High School junior Craig Beachner flies to the hoop for two of his eight points following a steal in the second quarter of Friday's game against Columbus. The Vikings bounced back from Tuesday's loss to Fort Scott with a 64-42 road victory over the Titans to improve to 14-2 overall.
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Parsons High School senior Ben Thompson (13) swats a rebound out of the hands of Columbus guard Colton Stanley during Friday's win over the Titans.
Parsons High School senior Ben Thompson (13) swats a rebound out of the hands of Columbus guard Colton Stanley during Friday's win over the Titans.
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Pink and orange hues from Wednesday's sunset saturated fluffy clouds that lined the top of a dark cloud front moving into Parsons from the northeast.
Pink and orange hues from Wednesday's sunset saturated fluffy clouds that lined the top of a dark cloud front moving into Parsons from the northeast.
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Parsons High School seniors Marena Fitzwater, Emily West and Hayley Metcalf dish chicken noodles, potatoes, green beans and rolls into to-go containers as Chanita Warner waits for the containers Thursday in the PSHTC cafeteria. Health career students from PHS and PSHTC workers volunteer to work the annual fundraiser for Operation Santa, which provides Christmas presents to PSHTC residents. The fundraiser made more than $900 this year.
Parsons High School seniors Marena Fitzwater, Emily West and Hayley Metcalf dish chicken noodles, potatoes, green beans and rolls into to-go containers as Chanita Warner waits for the containers Thursday in the PSHTC cafeteria. Health career students from PHS and PSHTC workers volunteer to work the annual fundraiser for Operation Santa, which provides Christmas presents to PSHTC residents. The fundraiser made more than $900 this year.
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