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)
The Turner District Activity Center saw its first competitive action on Saturday with the Black and Gold Girls Soccer Invitational tournament. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)
by Brian Turrel
Turner School District debuted its new District Activity Center Saturday with the first round of the Black and Gold Girls Soccer Invitational tournament.
The district broke ground in October 2019, and held a ribbon-cutting in October 2020, but had to wait for the spring sports season to hold a live competition.
The new facility, just north of Turner High School, features two artificial turf fields (football and soccer), along with track and field areas, grandstands, concessions and locker rooms. Tournament games were held on both fields.
The Turner Golden Bears had the honor of first game in their new home, but gave way to the visiting Shawnee Mission North Lady Indians 3-0.
The Bonner Springs Lady Braves played Raytown in the most competitive game of the day and prevailed 6-2. Striker Jenna Knight scored four goals in the game, while Gabrielle Klein and Hannah Mellott each contributed one.
After a slow start, Piper overwhelmed Sumner Academy 10-0 in the first afternoon contest. Ryann Clark and Kyndell Letcher led the scoring with 3 goals each. In the final match of the day, the Bishop Ward Lady Cyclones gamely soldiered through a 13-0 mismatch with 6A standouts Shawnee Mission Northwest.
The tournament semifinals will be played Monday, March 29. In the consolation bracket, Bishop Ward will play Raytown at 4:30 p.m., and Turner will face off with Sumner at 5 p.m. In the championship bracket, Bonner Springs will play Northwest at 6:30 p.m., and Piper and North will kick off at 7 p.m.
The final round of the tournament will take place on Wednesday, March 31.
Bonner Springs senior Jazmin Graham leaped high to claim a header. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)
Bonner Springs sophomore Jenna Knight attacked up the right side. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)
Turner senior Sarah Navidad was squeezed by two North defenders as she approached the 18-yard box. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)
Turner sophomore Aleyda Salazar launched a shot on goal. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)
Sumner senior Vernice Alvarado tried to dislodge Piper senior Riya Richardson from the ball near the Sumner goal. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)
Piper sophomore Kyndell Letcher took a shot in front of the Sumner goal. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)
Sumner junior Ashley Grijalva leaped in to disrupt a centering pass from Piper sophomore Kyndell Letcher. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)
Piper senior Riya Richardson slipped past Sumner senior Samantha Calderon. Richardson scored one goal in the match. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)
Bishop Ward junior Meg Mahoney set up the defense just outside the 18-yard box. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)
The Turner District Activity Center saw its first competitive action on Saturday with the Black and Gold Girls Soccer Invitational tournament. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)
Washington junior Markayla Bowens burst out of the blocks in the girls 4×100-meter relay. Washington won the event with a time of 58.12 sec. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)
by Brian Turrel
Washington High School held the Wyandotte Relays track meet on Friday afternoon. The event included athletes from Bishop Ward, Harmon, Turner, Schlagle, Sumner and Wyandotte high schools from Kansas City, Kansas, along with Northeast and Southeast high schools from Kansas City, Missouri.
In the boys’ team competition, Washington took the team trophy with 119 points, followed by Bishop Ward with 103 and Wyandotte with 80. Washington’s girls’ team took top honors also, with 74 points. Northeast took second place with 73 points, and Sumner took home third with 66.
Turner dominated the distance events, winning the boys 800, 1600 and 3200 meters and the girls 800 and 1600 meters.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, spectators were not allowed inside the stadium, but devoted fans lined the fences along Leavenworth Road and the school parking lot.
The meet kicked off the spring 2021 track season, which will culminate in the state championships in Wichita, May 27 to 29.
Washington freshman Kamea Robertson jumped in the long jump. Robertson finished in 6th with a jump of 13 feet, 6 inches. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)Sumner Academy junior JaNae McKelvy ran in the 300-meter hurdles. Mckelvy won the event with a time of 53.04 sec. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)Wyandotte senior Malike Calhoun jumped in the long jump. Calhoun finished 3rd in the event with a distance of 18 feet, 10 inches. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)Bishop Ward won the boys 4×100 relay with a time of 48.52 sec. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)Turner sophomore Arianna Ortiz crossed the finish line in the 800-meter run, trailed by teammate senior Cyra Chronister, who had won the 1600-meter run earlier. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)Washington junior Jason Black ran the 100-meter dash. Black won the event with a time of 11.84 sec. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)Turner junior David Taylor crossed the finish line in the 800-meter run. Taylor won the event with a time of 2 min. 17.85 sec. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)Schlagle’s Brandon Lopez crossed the finish line in heat 1 of the 400-meter dash. Lopez finished 2nd with a time of 57.70 sec. He was edged out by Washington’s Justin Rolland, who posted a time of 56.59 sec. in heat 2. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)Sumner senior Ashley Robinson jumped in the long jump. Robinson finished 2nd with a jump of 14 feet, 4 inches. She was outjumped by 1 inch by Southeast’s Maizen Williams. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)
