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Parsons High School junior Abe Russell completes one of his long jump attempts Thursday at the Parsons High School practice field during the PHS Invitational. Russell took second in the event.
Anthony Cook/Sun photo Parsons High School junior Abe Russell completes one of his long jump attempts Thursday at the Parsons High School practice field during the PHS Invitational. Russell took second in the event.
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Parsons High School junior first baseman Dusty Dishman runs down a Chanute High School baserunner who was caught in a jam after trying to steal second Thursday evening at the Marvel Park baseball fields in game one of a doubleheader between the two schools.
Anthony Cook/Sun photo Parsons High School junior first baseman Dusty Dishman runs down a Chanute High School baserunner who was caught in a jam after trying to steal second Thursday evening at the Marvel Park baseball fields in game one of a doubleheader between the two schools.
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Aric Keaton, a preschooler at Lincoln School in Mari Anne Hanson's class, knew all about coloring Easter eggs, which he and his classmates did on Thursday.
Aric Keaton, a preschooler at Lincoln School in Mari Anne Hanson's class, knew all about coloring Easter eggs, which he and his classmates did on Thursday.
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Parsons High School senior second baseman Daza Werner (left) covers first base and catches a throw from PHS first baseman Sara Cruse (right)  for a force out on a bunt from Chanute High School during a two-game sweep over the Lady Comets Thursday in Parsons.
Anthony Cook/Sun photo Parsons High School senior second baseman Daza Werner (left) covers first base and catches a throw from PHS first baseman Sara Cruse (right) for a force out on a bunt from Chanute High School during a two-game sweep over the Lady Comets Thursday in Parsons.
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Parsons High School junior Syvauna Hinman-Mitchell (center) snatches an infield pop-up to end the third inning of Tuesday's opener while PHS senior shortstop Sierra Kemp (left) looks on Thursday evening at the Forest Park softball fields in a doubleheader between Parsons and Chanute. Mitchell, along with teammate Sara Cruse, homered in the fourth inning in a big rally by Parsons.
Anthony Cook/Sun photo Parsons High School junior Syvauna Hinman-Mitchell (center) snatches an infield pop-up to end the third inning of Tuesday's opener while PHS senior shortstop Sierra Kemp (left) looks on Thursday evening at the Forest Park softball fields in a doubleheader between Parsons and Chanute. Mitchell, along with teammate Sara Cruse, homered in the fourth inning in a big rally by Parsons.
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Parsons High School tennis senior John Paul Hurley returns a shot against an opponent Thursday evening at the Forest Park tennis courts. Hurley and teammate Parker Robertson took second and the Vikes' invite Thursday.
Anthony Cook/Sun photo Parsons High School tennis senior John Paul Hurley returns a shot against an opponent Thursday evening at the Forest Park tennis courts. Hurley and teammate Parker Robertson took second and the Vikes' invite Thursday.
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Parsons High School tennis senior Payton Hays serves to a Coffeyville opponent Thursday afternoon at the Forest Park tennis courts. Hays won the No. 1 singles bracket at the Parsons High School Tennis Invitational and the Vikings took first overall via a tie-breaker with Independence.
Anthony Cook/Sun photo Parsons High School tennis senior Payton Hays serves to a Coffeyville opponent Thursday afternoon at the Forest Park tennis courts. Hays won the No. 1 singles bracket at the Parsons High School Tennis Invitational and the Vikings took first overall via a tie-breaker with Independence.
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Labette Community College sophomore Jennifer Owen connects with a pitch that sailed over the center field wall for a home run Thursday afternoon at the LCC softball diamond in Parsons. The Lady Cardinals swept Cloud Community College to move to 30-10 overall and 20-2 in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Eastern Division.
Anthony Cook/Sun photo Labette Community College sophomore Jennifer Owen connects with a pitch that sailed over the center field wall for a home run Thursday afternoon at the LCC softball diamond in Parsons. The Lady Cardinals swept Cloud Community College to move to 30-10 overall and 20-2 in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Eastern Division.
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Parsons High School students are making progress in completing this three-quarter scale Humvee. The wiring is in place and the Humvee is driveable, though not street legal.
Parsons High School students are making progress in completing this three-quarter scale Humvee. The wiring is in place and the Humvee is driveable, though not street legal.
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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.
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.
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