Category: Bonner Springs

Braves, Bobcats meet on the mat

Jace Tapia faced off against Basehor senior Cohen Suchy in the last varsity match of the dual meet between Bonner Springs and Basehor-Linwood. Tapia won a hard-fought 10-7 decision, but the Bobcats won the meet 46-32. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

by Brian Turrel

Bonner Springs and Basehor-Linwood high schools faced off in a varsity wrestling dual meet on Thursday evening in Basehor. The host team won both the girls’ meet (36-33) and the boys’ (46-32).

Emmalee Foya and Jenna Knight both earned wins by fall in the first rounds of their matches against the Ladycats wrestlers. Haylie Knapp and Chloie Knapp both pinned their opponents as well, taking all three rounds for their wins.

The 170-pound match featured two of Kansas’s top wrestlers. Braves sophomore Olivia Stean, undefeated and ranked number one in the state, took on third-ranked Basehor senior Mandy Wilson. Stean looked on course for an easy win, throwing Wilson in the first round and scoring a near fall.

Wilson rode out the first round and then kept the match under control with some good defensive wrestling in the second round. In the third round, Stean was on the defensive, but even though she conceded the top position and 4 stall points, she came out with an 11-10 decision.

The team lead traded hands throughout the competition, and Bonner Springs held a 3-point lead going into the final match. Basehor sophomore Grace Shelton locked up the 36-33 win for her squad with a first-round pin in the final 235-pound match.

The Bonner boys took an early lead with wins in the higher weight classes. Braeden McGrath won by fall in the 152-pound match, and Shane Daniels earned a technical fall in the 160-pound match.

Basehor-Linwood was unable to find a willing opponent for top-ranked heavyweight Tony Caballero, earning him a forfeit that extended Bonner’s lead, but the Bobcats dominated the lower weight class matches that followed, taking an insurmountable lead with six straight pins.

Jace Tapia ended the evening on a high note for the Braves, getting a 10-7 decision over Bobcat senior Cohen Suchy, who held a 27-7 record going into the match.

The Bonner Springs and Basehor-Linwood girls’ teams won’t have to wait long for a rematch, since both are competing at the Washburn Rural tournament on Saturday in Topeka.

The referee signaled Oliva Stean’s 11-10 win over Basehor senior Mandy Wilson. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

 

Sophomore Olivia Stean nearly had Basehor senior Mandy Wilson pinned in the first round. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

 

Bonner Springs senior Haylie Knapp tried to turn Basehor senior Amalia Galicia. Knapp won by fall in the third round. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

 

Emmalee Foya wrestled against Basehor senior Rylee Jones. Foya won the match by fall in the first round. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

 

Jenna Knight tried to reel in Basehor sophomore Sophia Vazquez. Knight won the match by fall in the first round. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

 

Carson DeMoss tossed Basehor sophomore Hudson Strahm in their 126-pound match. Strahm rebounded to win by fall in the second round. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

 

Kaleb Farmer had Basehor junior Tyler Elven in a tough spot, but Elven escaped and earned a win by fall. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

 

Frankie Garcia upended Basehor freshman Brody Ballard in their 113-pound match. Ballard improved his record to 26-4 with a second round win by fall. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

Bonner Springs school district cancels school for Thursday and Friday

The Bonner Springs school district will not hold classes on Thursday and Friday because of an increase in student and staff illness, according to a district spokesman.

On Wednesday, the district had just under 25 percent of its student population out, stated Kaela Williams, communications coordinator.

Because Monday is a holiday, Martin Luther King Day, students will not return to school until Tuesday, according to Williams.

The Unified Government Health Department has been reporting new positive COVID-19 cases of around 500 a day recently. From Tuesday to Wednesday, there were 861 new cases reported in Wyandotte County, according to the Health Department figures.

The school district posted a message on its website and also sent a letter to parents.

The letter to parents, released by Williams:

“USD 204 Families,
“Our district is now experiencing an uptick in student and staff absences. Today, nearly a quarter of our student body was absent due to illness. In an effort to give students and staff time to get well and avoid causing further disruption in the learning process, school will not be in session on Thursday, January 13th and Friday, January 14th. Please note next week starts with a scheduled day off on Monday, January 17th for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.


“The goal of this change in schedule is to reduce the further spread of illness among our school community and give those who are sick a chance to recuperate. Each year, a number of days are built into the calendar to accommodate for inclement weather; these two days will be treated similarly to inclement weather days.


“As your student prepares to return to school on Tuesday, January 18th please continue to monitor them daily for any illness symptoms and keep them home if they are sick. It is imperative that we continue to be diligent about this and your partnership is greatly appreciated.”

Faith news

Blessed Sacrament and Christ the King Catholic churches have information about Masses at the churches’ websites or Facebook pages at www.facebook.com/Christ-the-King-Parish-KCKS-1392808997677579 and www.facebook.com/BlessedSacramentkck. Masses at Christ the King are at 4 p.m. Saturday, 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sunday. Masses at Blessed Sacrament are at 6 p.m. Saturday, and at 7:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday.

Bonner Springs United Methodist Church, 425 W. Morse Ave., Bonner Springs, will hold a Community Blood Center blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, in the fellowship hall. To make an appointment, visit savealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.

Casa – Worship House Christian Church, 5217 Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, Kansas, will have Sunday services at 11 a.m. Jan. 9. See details at www.facebook.com/casadealabanzaKCKS. For more information, visit Facebook @casadealabanzaKCKS.

The First Christian Church of Bonner Springs, 148 N. Nettleton, plans a Community Blood Center blood drive from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, in the fellowship hall. To make an appointment, visit savealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.

The Keeler Women’s Center, 759 Vermont Ave., Suite 100-B, Kansas City, Kansas, will hold all classes through Jan. 14 virtually because of the increase of COVID-19 cases in the community. There will be no in-person classes. “The Many Ways of Prayer: New Beginnings, with Kathy Keary, will be from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10. The Holy Women Series will feature Santa Lucia (St. Lucy), from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, led by Brenda Mortell. Registration for the free classes is required to 913-689-9375 or visit www.keelerwomenscenter.org.

Oak Ridge Missionary Baptist Church, 9301 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas, will have information about services at https://www.facebook.com/ORMBCKC or http://ormbc.org/church-online/. Oak Ridge Church also is the site for Vibrant Health COVID-19 testing and vaccination events Jan. 3 to 12. Appointments are not required. For hours and more details about vaccinations and testing, see the Vibrant Health calendar at https://vibranthealthkc.org/events/.

Open Door Baptist Church, 3033 N. 103rd Terrace, Kansas City, Kansas, will have services in person at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, and livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/opendoorkc/ and https://www.opendoorkc.com/.

Our Lady and St. Rose Catholic Church, 2300 N. 8th St., Kansas City, Kansas, will hold at 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 9. For more information, see https://www.facebook.com/ourladyandsaintrose.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2646 S. 34th St., Kansas City, Kansas, will have free COVID-19 testing and vaccines from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9. There will be free COVID-19 vaccines, with registration at https://sacredheart0109.timetap.com. First, second and third doses of COVID-19 vaccines are available. There will be first and second vaccinations for children 5 and up. All those 12 and older will qualify for the booster dose if it has been at least 6 months since they received the second dose of Pfizer and Moderna. Those who received a single dose of Johnson and Johnson vaccine will qualify for a booster dose if it’s been at least two months since they received the first dose. PCR saliva tests also are available at this event. Those who get a COVID-19 vaccination will receive a free order of tacos. Free hams and chickens will be available, one per family with at least one vaccinated member, while supplies last.

Stony Point Christian Church, 149 S. 78th St., Kansas City, Kansas, will have services at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 9. Sunday school will be at 9 a.m. Services also will be livestreamed on its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/StonyPointChristianChurch. Stony Point is planning a Valentine’s dinner after church Feb. 13, with proceeds benefiting the youth group.

St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1086 N. 94th St., Kansas City, Kansas, has information about Masses, and livestreamed Masses, at https://www.facebook.com/StPatrickKCK. St. Patrick Church plans a Community Blood Center blood drive from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, at 1086 N. 94th St., Kansas City, Kansas. Chiefs T-shirts will be given to those who donate blood or who present to donate blood. To make an appointment, visit savealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1300 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kansas, will have services at 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 9. The service will be in person and livestreamed on Facebook. See more information at https://www.facebook.com/StPaulsKCK/ or https://www.stpaulskck.org/.

Wyandotte United Methodist Church, 7901 Oakland Ave., Kansas City, Kansas, will have a worship service at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 9. A video of the service will be at https://www.facebook.com/Wyandotteumc.

Information about other church services in Wyandotte County may be available from the church’s social media page.
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