Month: October 2017

Schlagle blows out Highland Park in first-round playoff

Senior running back Ivan Webb (2) broke free for a touchdown on Schlagle’s first offensive play. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

by Brian Turrel

Schlagle senior running back Ivan Webb raced 73 yards for a touchdown on his team’s first play from scrimmage. The play set the tone for what became a lopsided 57 – 16 victory over Topeka’s Highland Park High School in the first round of the 5A playoffs on Friday at Schlagle.

Webb went on to score three more touchdowns and amass over 300 rushing yards. Quarterback Brayden Soza added two rushing touchdowns in goal-line situations.

The Schlagle defense and special teams also contributed to the scoring. Defensive lineman Tylen Wallace recorded a safety, after the kickoff coverage team pinned Highland Park near their own end zone. Defensive back Robert Suttington returned a fumble recovery 86 yards for a touchdown. Larmon Witt III added a punt return for a touchdown.

The game was not as close as the final score would indicate. All of Schlagle’s points were scored in the first half, before their starters were lifted from the game at halftime. Highland Park’s two touchdowns came in the second half against Schlagle’s substitutes.

With the win, Schlagle improves to 9 – 0 and advances to play at home against Mill Valley (5-4) in the regional final game next Friday. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m.

Photos copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel

Lineman Tylen Wallace (55) blocked for Ivan Webb on a run around the left end. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
In kickoff coverage, Gavin Williams (1) and Elija Taylor (80) upended Highland Park’s return man, Tyree Florence-Patton (11). (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Three Schlagle defenders swarmed Highland Park quarterback Will White (21) on their first possession. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Senior running back Tyrone Moore (26) tried to get around Highland Park linebacker Angelo Plakio (5) on a run in the second half. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
The Schlagle cheerleaders kept their pep despite the frigid weather. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Senior defensive back Robert Suttington (22) scooped up a Highland Park fumble on the Schlagle 14 yard line, returning it for a touchdown. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Ivan Webb (2) had to hurdle senior lineman James Hampton (50) but still managed to break free for another touchdown. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Schlagle senior punt returner Larmon Witt (11) reversed direction, leaving behind a pile of Highland Park Scots. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)
Highland Park senior quarterback Will White (21) split two Schlagle defenders and ran in for a touchdown in the second half. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Leftover medications to be collected today

Today is National Drug Take-Back Day, according to Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt’s office.

Locations around the nation will be collecting unused leftover medications for safe disposal from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today.

The dropoff site list for Wyandotte County includes one location, the Bonner Springs Price Chopper, 501 Commercial Drive, Bonner Springs, sponsored by the Bonner Springs Police Department.

The intent of the event is to dispose of leftover medications to prevent accidental or intentional misuse, according to the news release from the attorney general’s office.

Since the program began in 2010, more than 58 tons of unwanted medications have been collected and destroyed in Kansas alone, the attorney general’s office stated. The disposal program kept the unused medications out of the hands of kids and away from pets, and also helped prevent damage to the environment, according to the attorney general’s office.

For other locations outside of Wyandotte County that are participating in the drug take-back program, visit: https://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/SEARCH-NTBI.

Saturday events

In the event of inclement weather, please call the sponsoring organization first to see if the event will still be held.

Boo Bash to be Oct. 28 at Bonner Springs Library
The 5th annual Boo Bash is planned Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Bonner Springs City Library, 201 N. Nettleton Ave., Bonner Springs. The event, for all ages, is from noon to 2 p.m. A disc jockey will play “terrifying” tunes, scary stories will be told by the fireplace, pumpkin decorating, games and candy, are part of the events. Those attending may wear costumes. Signup is not needed. For more information, visit http://bonnerlibrary.org/.

Trunk or treat today at Wyandotte County Fairgrounds
There will be a Halloween trunk-or-treat from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Wyandotte County Fairgrounds, 13700 Polfer Road, Kansas City, Kansas. The cost of the event will be $5. For more information, call 913-788-7898.

Rosedale plans Healthy Halloween event
A Healthy Halloween event is planned from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at Whitmore playground, 1412 Southwest Blvd., according to the Rosedale Development Association. There will be healthy snacks and family activities, including a costume closet and photo booth, a Halloween bounce house, ghost races, pumpkin painting, and a popcorn machine. Those attending may bring costumes.

Halloween party planned at Turner library
The Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library has Halloween parties at the different branches. The Main Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library at 625 Minnesota Ave., had a party this past Wednesday; the South and West branches, this past Thursday, and the Turner Community Library at 831 S. 55th, has a Halloween event at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28. There will be a craft, game and treats at the Turner event, and youth may wear Halloween costumes. For more information, visit www.kckpl.org and click on “Events.”

Halloween party to be Saturday evening at Eisenhower Recreation Center
A Halloween party for area children will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at Eisenhower Recreation Center, 2901 N. 72nd. The event is sponsored by the Unified Government Parks and Recreation Department, Leavenworth Road Association and Multiply Church. Activities, games, treats and trick-or-treating at tables will take place. There will be treats and hot dogs. The event is free. For more information, call the Leavenworth Road Association office, 913-788-3988 or email [email protected].

‘Storytelling around the Campfire’ on Oct. 28 at Grinter Place
“Storytelling around the Campfire” is planned at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the historic Grinter House, 1420 S. 78th St., Kansas City, Kansas. It is a free event. Those attending may roast and eat hot dogs, s’mores and drink hot chocolate or Kool-Aid and enjoy a historical re-enactment of Dr. James Naismith, the man who invented basketball and the first basketball coach of the University of Kansas Jayhawks. Bill Nicks, curator of Grinter House, will present his first-person re-enactment of Naismith and offer the stories about the history of basketball.

Dinner and dance planned Oct. 28
An Oktoberfest dance is planned from 6 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at the St. Anthony Catholic Church basement, 615 N. 7th, Kansas City, Kansas. Tickets are $20 and include dinner, drinks and dancing to the Willie Kirst Band. The event’s sponsor is the German-American Edelweiss Society.

Dracula comedy continues at Alcott
“Dracula, the Final Countdown,” a comedy by Geoff Bamber, continues at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, at the Alcott Arts Center, 180 S. 18th St. Kansas City, Kansas. The retelling of the old Dracula story will include twists that give a different turn to the story. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $6 for students. Reservations are available by phone or email at 913-233-2787 or [email protected]. Tickets are available at the door only (call to make sure seats are still available and to reserve a ticket). Alcott does not accept credit or debit cards. The art galleries at the Alcott Center also will be open. The building is not ADA accessible. For more information, see https://www.alcottartscenter.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/alcott.arts.center/.

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