Anthony Cook/Sun photo Austin Ryan of Labette County High School tags out a Coffeyville runner Tuesday evening in game one of a doubleheader with the Grizzlies. The runner tried to steal on LCHS pitcher Tyler Burris, but LCHS catcher Corey Cosby fired to Ryan, second baseman, and forced the out.

Danny Waun, who works for Pro Tree Service in Parsons, climbed up this diseased maple tree Monday to trim off larger limbs before the main trunk was taken down.

Courtesy photo The Labette Community College wrestling team and coaches were honored with a trip to Topeka last week. The team met with Kansas Governor Sam Brownback and were recognized during house and senate sessions. The 2011-2012 Cardinals wrestling team brought the NJCAA wrestling championship back to Parsons late February. It was the team's second national title. LCC head coach Joe Renfro was also named the NJCAA Coach of the Year this season. PIctured on the front row are LCC assistants Willie Weber and Dennis Siegmann, Garrett Jones, Governor Sam Brownback, LCC head coach Joe Renfro, Ray Hall and Jeromy Davenport. Pictured on the back row are Zach Anderson, Devin Aguirre, John Hambleton, Ethan Orr, Eric Hughes, Representative Richard Proehl, Senator Dwayne Umbarger, Jordan Basks and Trey Page.

Anthony Cook/Sun photo Oswego High School senior Kinzie Nesbitt (left) snags a rebound while fighting for positioning with Parsons High School senior Sierra Kemp (center) while PHS senior Kiralyn Mosier (right) looks on during the first half of play in the KSEK/KLKC Via Christi All-Star game at the St. Mary's-Colgan Fieldhouse in Pittsburg Sunday afternoon. Team KLKC/KSN, which featured five local players, defeated team KSEK/KODE 76-74 Sunday in the girls' game.

Ray Nolting/Sun photo Parsons High School senior Joel Collins connects for a hit against Columbus Thursday.

Ray Nolting/Sun photo Parsons High School senior Taylor Kemp fires a pitch Thursday against a Columbus batter.