New look for Sporting KC jerseys

Sporting KC will have a new look this season, featuring a blue jersey and white shorts. (Photo from Sporting KC)

There will be a new look for Sporting Kansas City jerseys this season.

According to an announcement today, a new primary uniform features a jersey with a blue background, a button-down white collar, white shorts and blue socks. The jersey’s right sleeve says “No Other Club” written in script by Matt Besler, Sporting KC defender.

The new jersey has four vertical, light blue stripes across the front and a new logo for Ivy Investments across the chest. The white shorts have three blue Adidas stripes. The blue socks have horizontal wite stripes, with SKC initials.

– Information from Sporting KC

Elementary school lunch menus

Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools
Monday, Feb. 6
Mandarin orange chicken, fried rice, celery sticks, baby carrots, tropical fruit, fruit salad and milk. Alternate entrees: Uncrustable sandwich, fruit salad, yogurt muffin basket.
Tuesday, Feb. 7
Nacho bites, tomato salsa, refried beans, mandarin oranges, fruit salad and milk. Alternate entrees: Southwestern chef salad, hummus plate, yogurt parfait.
Wednesday, Feb. 8
Corn dog, tater tots, grape tomatoes, orange wedges, fruit salad and milk. Alternate entrees: Garden chef salad, fruit salad, yogurt muffin basket.
Thursday, Feb. 9
Mozzarella sticks, marinara sauce, garden salad, banana, fruit salad and milk. Alternate entrees: Southwestern chef salad, hummus plate, yogurt parfait.
Friday, Feb. 10
No school.

Turner Public Schools
Monday, Feb. 6
Chicken and waffles; turkey and cheddar melt, garden salad, cheesy broccoli, mandarin oranges, fruit; Italian chef salad, cheesy broccoli, mandarin oranges, fruit and Italian bread.
Tuesday, Feb. 7
Hog dog; pork carnitas, French fries, garden salad, cinnamon apple slices, fruit; Cobb salad, cinnamon apple slices, fruit, fruit streusel muffin.
Wednesday, Feb. 8
Chicken patty; meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, pineapple, fruit, roll; chicken Caesar salad, mashed potatoes with gravy, pineapple, fruit and roll.
Thursday, Feb. 9
Barbecue bacon cheeseburger nachos; sloppy Joes, garden salad, cowboy beans, pears, fruit; taco salad, cowboy beans, pears, fruit, cornbread.
Friday, Feb. 10
Pizza; ham and cheese calzone, garden salad, tomato soup, tropical fruit, fruit; popcorn chicken salad, tomato soup, tropical fruit, fruit, fruit streusel muffin.

Piper Public Schools
Monday, Feb. 6
Chicken and waffles; grilled cheese with tomato soup, garden salad, cheesy broccoli, mandarin oranges, fruit; Italian chef salad, cheesy broccoli, mandarin oranges, fruit and Italian bread.
Tuesday, Feb. 7
Hog dog; stromboli, French fries, garden salad, cinnamon apple slices, fruit; Cobb salad, cinnamon apple slices, fruit, fruit streusel muffin.
Wednesday, Feb. 8
Chicken patty; roasted pork, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, pineapple, fruit, roll; chicken Caesar salad, mashed potatoes with gravy, pineapple, fruit and roll.
Thursday, Feb. 9
Barbecue bacon cheeseburger nachos; chicken enchilada with white queso, garden salad, refried beans, pears, fruit; taco salad, refried beans, pears, fruit, cornbread.
Friday, Feb. 10
Pizza; parmesan chicken sandwich, garden salad, tomato soup, tropical fruit, fruit; popcorn chicken salad, tomato soup, tropical fruit, fruit, fruit streusel muffin.

Bonner Springs Public Schools
Monday, Feb. 6
Chicken and waffles; grilled cheese with tomato soup, garden salad, cheesy broccoli, mandarin oranges, fruit; Italian chef salad, cheesy broccoli, mandarin oranges, fruit and Italian bread.
Tuesday, Feb. 7
Hog dog; stromboli, French fries, garden salad, cinnamon apple slices, fruit; Cobb salad, cinnamon apple slices, fruit, fruit streusel muffin.
Wednesday, Feb. 8
Chicken patty; roasted pork, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, pineapple, fruit, roll; chicken Caesar salad, mashed potatoes with gravy, pineapple, fruit and roll.
Thursday, Feb. 9
Barbecue bacon cheeseburger nachos; chicken enchilada with white queso, garden salad, refried beans, pears, fruit; taco salad, refried beans, pears, fruit, cornbread.
Friday, Feb. 10
Pizza; parmesan chicken sandwich, garden salad, tomato soup, tropical fruit, fruit; popcorn chicken salad, tomato soup, tropical fruit, fruit, fruit streusel muffin.

Piper wins courtwarming game, 59-44

Photos copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel

The Piper High School boys’ basketball team had some fun in a dance circle before their game against Tonganoxie High School. The game was played at Piper on Feb. 3. Piper won the game 59 to 44. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Teammates welcomed Piper senior Bryant Rogers (21) onto the court as his name was announced in the starting lineup. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

The Piper dance team performed before the start of the game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Bryant Rogers made a layup in the first quarter. Rogers had 7 points for the game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Piper junior Daviance “Doc” Covington concentrated on a free throw during the first quarter. Covington hit one of two free throws on his way to 10 points for the game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Doc Covington protected a defensive rebound from Tonganoxie senior Keaton Rickard (3). (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Piper senior J.J. Letcher (3) drove to the basket in the second quarter. Piper led 27 to 14 at halftime. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

After being named courtwarming king during the halftime courtwarming royalty ceremony, Bryant Rogers received a crown and a handshake from last year’s king, Kellen Brunk. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Senior Bel Wilcoxen reacted with surprise when her name was announced as courtwarming queen during the ceremony. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Bel Wilcoxen posed with her parents after being named courtwarming queen. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Piper sophomore Brandon Jackson (35) made a layup in the third quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Piper senior Jalen Taylor (11) shot a midrange jumper over Tonganoxie senior Dakota Grey (3) in the third quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Piper seniors Jordan Goodpaster (10) and Bryant Rogers (21) struggled for a rebound in the fourth quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Piper senior Eli Johnson (00) made a layup in the fourth quarter. Johnson led the team with 12 points. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Piper senior Terrell Hall (2) made a dunk in the fourth quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Piper senior Micaiah Noel (32) shared a laugh with Tonganoxie head coach David Hillmon after the game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)