This week in Kansas City, it’s a bustling time for high school sports as the state tournaments and championships get underway. From soccer to volleyball, and cross country, local athletes are gearing up to showcase their skills and compete for state titles.
First up, the Missouri High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) is set to hold its cross country finals at the scenic Gans Creek course in Columbia. Classes 1 and 5 will compete on Friday, while Classes 2, 3, and 4 will take to the course on Saturday morning. Last weekend, Kansas crowned its champions, setting the stage for a thrilling competition in Missouri this week.
In addition to cross country, Kansas is buzzing with boys soccer championships scheduled for this Saturday at various locations throughout the state. Meanwhile, Missouri is nearing the conclusion of its volleyball state tournaments, with teams competing hard for the top spots.
Football fans won’t want to miss out, as the playoff fields for high school football in both Kansas and Missouri will face some intense matchups on Friday evening. These games will narrow down the teams vying for a shot at the championship in each classification. Make sure to check out the full schedule for this week’s football events.
In volleyball, the Class 6A quarterfinals saw close matches, with Shawnee Mission East edging out Mill Valley 3-0 and Shawnee Mission West winning a nail-biter against Blue Valley West 3-2. In the semifinals, Dodge City and Shawnee Mission East moved onto the finals, with the championship held in Wichita at the Stryker Sports Complex.
For Class 5A, major achievements included Maize South pulling off an impressive 1-0 victory over Hays, while in Class 4-1A, Bishop Miege and Rose Hill advanced to the semifinals. All eyes are on Wichita this coming weekend as teams battle for the final championships in their respective classes.
This is indeed a big week for high school sports in the Kansas City area. From cross country to football, the energy is high and the competition is fierce. Make sure to get out and support the local teams as they aim for state championships!
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