Piper sophomore Ryann Clark scored on a breakaway in the first half of a match against Bonner Springs in the Turner Black and Gold Girls Soccer Invitational. Clark scored two goals in the contest, and Piper won 10-3 to take third place. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)
by Brian Turrel
The Turner Black and Gold Girls Soccer Invitational tournament wrapped up Wednesday evening at the new Turner District Activity Center.
Piper defeated Bonner Springs in the consolation match 10-3. Piper had seven different players score in the match, led by Ryann Clark, Ella Buff, and Sierra Montez with two goals each. Kyndell Letcher, Emma Hawley, Samantha Trumbo, and Mackenzie Jones each scored one.
In the tournament’s championship game, Shawnee Mission Northwest defeated Shawnee Mission North 7-0 to claim the title.
In the evening’s earlier contests, Raytown defeated tournament host Turner 4-1, and Sumner Academy defeated Bishop Ward 9-1.
Piper sophomore Kyndall Letcher took a shot from the edge of the penalty area, defended by Bonner Springs sophomore Gabrielle Klein. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)
Piper sophomore Sierra Montez headed an attempted clearance to keep it in the box. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)
Bonner Springs sophomore Jenna Knight took a shot on goal from the edge of the 18-yard box. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)
Piper freshman Ella Buff streaked toward the Bonner Springs goal. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)
Bonner Springs junior Mercedes Madlock leaped to intercept a pass to Ryann Clark. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)
Piper freshman Ella Buff tried to slip past the defense of Bonner Springs junior Mercedes Madlock. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)
Piper sophomore Alexis Simpson worked the ball against Bonner Springs freshman Chloe Knapp. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)
Turner senior Melanie Ibarra brought down a pass along the right side. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)
Turner freshman Anely Navidad took a shot from distance. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)
Unified Government offices will be closed on Friday, April 2, for the spring holiday, according to the UG’s website.
Also closed on Friday, April 2, will be the Board of Public Utilities offices, according to a news release. The BPU’s emergency water and light phone numbers will be working.
Good Friday, April 2, is not an official state holiday, according to state calendar information. It also is not an official federal holiday.
Funeral services will be livestreamed on Thursday, April 1, for Alvin Sykes.
Sykes, 64, a human rights activist, died on Friday, March 19. He pursued social justice issues and was instrumental in the passage of the federal Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act, as well as several Kansas laws dealing with social justice.
The services are open to friends and family, with face masks required.
Visitation is 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Thursday, April 1, followed by services at 11 a.m. April 1 at the Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church, 2310 E. Linwood Blvd., Kansas City, Missouri.
