by Brian Turrel
Late May is a busy season in high school sports, with state playoffs taking place simultaneously in baseball, softball and girls’ soccer. All three sports will finish their season with state championships on May 27 and 28.
Here’s how local teams have fared in the playoffs so far.
Baseball
Bishop Ward defeated Easton-Pleasant Ridge in the 3A regional quarter-final 4-3. The Cyclones will play Perry-Lecompton in the Wellsville regional semi-final. The game has been postponed from Wednesday to Thursday due to expected inclement weather. The game will follow the other semi-final and start at approximately 4 p.m.
Bonner Springs defeated Sumner Academy 6-5 in a regional semi-final played at Legends Field. The Braves lost the final to Shawnee Heights 3-0.
In other regional action:
Mill Valley 3, Piper 1
Olathe West 14, Wyandotte 0
Pittsburg 13, Turner 4
Blue Valley Southwest 15, Washington 0
Softball
Piper defeated Leavenworth 14-9 in the 5A regional semi-final at Basehor, but lost to the Basehor-Linwood Lady Bobcats 7-5 in the final.
Bishop Ward defeated Osage City 1-0 in the 3A regional quarter-final, but lost to Wellsville 10-6.
In other regional action:
Spring Hill 15, Turner 0
Saint Thomas Aquinas 7, Bonner Springs 3
Girls’ soccer
Sumner Academy defeated Bonner Springs 8-2 in the 5A regional semi-final. The Sabres will play Spring Hill in the final on Thursday, starting at 6 p.m. at Schlagle stadium.
In other regional action:
Spring Hill 11, Turner 0
Seaman 6, Piper 2
Bishop Miege 10, Bishop Ward 0
Pittsburg 6, Washington 0 (play-in)
Highland Park 1, Schlagle 0 (play-in)
