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Turner girls compete in softball regionals

Turner sophomore Megan Johnson watched her grand slam sail out of Steineger Field. Turner competed in regional softball games on May 17 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

by Brian Turrel

The Turner High School girls softball team experienced both thrills and disappointment in the 5A regional softball tournament, played May 17 at Steineger Field in Kansas City, Kan.

The Lady Bears won an extra-innings thriller against DeSoto in the semifinal game, before dropping the final 18 – 0 to Blue Valley Southwest, which will advance to the state tournament in Wichita next week.

Turner won the semifinal on a double to left by sophomore Mya Navarro that brought home senior Alexis Burgard. Extra innings were needed when DeSoto tied the game in the top of the seventh inning.

Turner got behind early, trailing 4 – 0 in the fourth, before sophomore Megan Johnson blasted a grand slam to right center, tying the score and setting Turner up for the victory.

The Blue Valley Southwest Timberwolves scored early and often in the final, racking up 18 runs in only 4 innings against a tired Turner team. The game was called in Southwest’s favor after the bottom of the fourth due to the 15-run rule used in state tournament play.

Senior Gracie Gentry hit a double to left in the fifth inning of the semifinal game, bringing in 2 runs. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Teammates ran to congratulate senior Alexis Burgard after she scored the winning run in the semifinal. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Junior Emily Quinto batted in the final game against Blue Valley Southwest. Quinto was 3 for 5 with 4 RBIs for the day. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Senior Gracie Gentry leaped high to snare a throw from the outfield but was not able to tag the runner. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Turner head coach Steve Davidson addressed the team after the loss in the final game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Hold onto your caps

Turner High School students held onto their caps while they were waiting outside before graduation tonight at Kansas City Kansas Community College Fieldhouse, 7250 State Ave. There was unusually warm weather, near 90 degrees, and a south wind of 15 mph.
Turner High School students waited outdoors before commencement exercises tonight at Kansas City Kansas Community College Fieldhouse, 7250 State Ave.

Elementary school lunch menus

Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools
Monday, May 15
Pork ribette sandwich, green beans, baby carrots, diced pears, fruit salad and milk. Alternate entrée: Uncrustable sandwich, fruit salad, yogurt muffin basket.
Tuesday, May 16
Chicken nuggets, roll, tater tots, cucumber slices, mandarin oranges, fruit salad and milk. Alternate entrees: Southwestern chef salad, hummus plate, yogurt parfait.
Wednesday, May 17
Chicken and waffles, broccoli, grape tomatoes, orange wedges, fruit salad and milk. Alternate entrees: Garden chef salad, fruit salad, yogurt muffin basket.
Thursday, May 18
Homestyle chili, fritos, garden salad, banana, fruit salad and milk. Alternate entrees: Southwestern chef salad, hummus plate, yogurt parfait.
Friday, May 19
Chicken quesadilla, celery sticks, cauliflower, apple slices, fruit salad and milk. Alternate entrees: Garden chef salad, fruit salad, yogurt muffin basket.

Turner Public Schools
Monday, May 15
Popcorn chicken with Italian bread, garden salad, steamed broccoli, fruit, cinnamon apple slices; mandarin orange chicken salad, steamed broccoli, fruit, cinnamon apple slices and Italian bread.
Tuesday, May 16
Cheeseburger; hot dog, baby carrots with dip, garden salad, apple, fruit, chocolate chip cookie.
Wednesday, May 17
Chicken patty, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, applesauce, fruit and roll; strawberry chicken salad, mashed potatoes with gravy, applesauce, fruit, roll.
Thursday, May 18
Pizza, garden salad, broccoli with dip, fruit, pears; Cobb salad, fruit, pears, fruit streusel muffin.
Friday, May 19
No school.

Piper Public Schools
Monday, May 15
Popcorn chicken with Italian bread; pizza grilled cheese sandwich, garden salad, steamed broccoli, fruit, cinnamon apple slices; mandarin orange chicken salad, steamed broccoli, fruit, cinnamon apple slices and Italian bread.
Tuesday, May 16
Barbecued pork on bun; super nachos, refried beans, garden salad, mandarin oranges, fruit; taco salad, refried beans, mandarin oranges, fruit and cornbread.
Wednesday, May 17-Friday, May 19
No school.

Bonner Springs-Edwardsville Public Schools
Monday, May 15
Popcorn chicken with Italian bread; sloppy Joes, garden salad, steamed broccoli, fruit, cinnamon apple slices; mandarin orange chicken salad, steamed broccoli, fruit, cinnamon apple slices, Italian bread.
Tuesday, May 16
Super nachos; barbecued pork on bun, refried beans, garden salad, mandarin oranges, fruit; taco salad, refried beans, mandarin oranges, fruit, cornbread.
Wednesday, May 17
Chicken patty; roasted pork, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, applesauce, fruit, roll; strawberry chicken salad, mashed potatoes with gravy, applesauce, fruit, roll.
Thursday, May 18
Hot dog; Korean barbecue pork tacos, garden salad, French fries, fruit, pears; Cobb salad, fruit, pears, fruit streusel muffin.
Friday, May 19
Italian sub, baby carrots with dip, apple.

All menus from all districts subject to change.