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Anthony Cook/Sun photo Parsons High School senior Taylor Kemp slides safely into third on an RBI-triple in game one of a two-game sweep over Iola. Parsons had 17 hits in a 15-0 victory in just four innings against Iola Monday. Parsons also defeated Iola 8-2 in game two to complete the sweep and to improve to 6-4 on the season. PHS is currently 5-3 within the Southeast Kansas League.
Anthony Cook/Sun photo Parsons High School senior Taylor Kemp slides safely into third on an RBI-triple in game one of a two-game sweep over Iola. Parsons had 17 hits in a 15-0 victory in just four innings against Iola Monday. Parsons also defeated Iola 8-2 in game two to complete the sweep and to improve to 6-4 on the season. PHS is currently 5-3 within the Southeast Kansas League.
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Anthony Cook/Sun photo Parsons High School seniors James Jackson (left front) and Tevin Johnson (right front) sign their letters of intent to play basketball at Labette Community College at the LCC gymnasium Monday evening. The duo is joined on the front row by PHS head coach Mike Krull. Jackson's mother Keisha Johnson, and Johnson's mother and father Imesia Thompson and Kirky Johnson are shown on the back row. Jackson and Johnson helped lead the Vikings to a share of the Southeast Kansas League title in 2011-2012 and were each named first team all-SEK selections. Jackson is the school's all-time leading rebounder while Johnson finished as the all-time PHS leader in assists.
Anthony Cook/Sun photo Parsons High School seniors James Jackson (left front) and Tevin Johnson (right front) sign their letters of intent to play basketball at Labette Community College at the LCC gymnasium Monday evening. The duo is joined on the front row by PHS head coach Mike Krull. Jackson's mother Keisha Johnson, and Johnson's mother and father Imesia Thompson and Kirky Johnson are shown on the back row. Jackson and Johnson helped lead the Vikings to a share of the Southeast Kansas League title in 2011-2012 and were each named first team all-SEK selections. Jackson is the school's all-time leading rebounder while Johnson finished as the all-time PHS leader in assists.
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Country singer Jo Dee Messina performed Friday night at Parsons Municipal Auditorium.
Country singer Jo Dee Messina performed Friday night at Parsons Municipal Auditorium.
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Parsons High School No. 2 doubles player Tyler Beardmore returns a volley to the Coffeyville doubles team Friday afternoon at Forest Park tennis courts. Play ended early in the round robin because of an approaching storm and will resume at 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Parsons High School No. 2 doubles player Tyler Beardmore returns a volley to the Coffeyville doubles team Friday afternoon at Forest Park tennis courts. Play ended early in the round robin because of an approaching storm and will resume at 3 p.m. Wednesday.
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Parsons High School No. 2 singles player Kevin Debald knocks a forehand to a Fort Scott player Friday afternoon at Forest Park tennis courts. Play ended early in the round robin because of an approaching storm and will resume at 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Parsons High School No. 2 singles player Kevin Debald knocks a forehand to a Fort Scott player Friday afternoon at Forest Park tennis courts. Play ended early in the round robin because of an approaching storm and will resume at 3 p.m. Wednesday.
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Anthony Cook/Sun photo Parsons High School golfer Tanner Smith (right) watches a lag putt on its way to the hole while Drew Dwyer of Labette County High School (left) tends the flag on the Par 4 No. 1 green Thursday afternoon at the Katy Golf Course in Parsons. The PHS golf team hosted a Southeast Kansas League meet there Thursday.
Anthony Cook/Sun photo Parsons High School golfer Tanner Smith (right) watches a lag putt on its way to the hole while Drew Dwyer of Labette County High School (left) tends the flag on the Par 4 No. 1 green Thursday afternoon at the Katy Golf Course in Parsons. The PHS golf team hosted a Southeast Kansas League meet there Thursday.
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Anthony Cook/Sun photo St. Paul High School first baseman Jamie Holding (left) awaits a toss from SPHS pitcher Riley O'Brien (right), who had to hit the dirt to on a roller down the line that stayed fair. Oswego High School runner Evan Green is shown sprinting to first. St. Paul made the out to get out of the inning against Oswego. For Oswego, Thursday marked the opening of the team's new softball and baseball facilities located north of OHS. The Indians welcomed St. Paul in baseball and softball for two doubleheaders. OHS softball won 11-7 and 20-5 over St. Paul while St. Paul baseball won 5-1 and 11-6 over Oswego.
Anthony Cook/Sun photo St. Paul High School first baseman Jamie Holding (left) awaits a toss from SPHS pitcher Riley O'Brien (right), who had to hit the dirt to on a roller down the line that stayed fair. Oswego High School runner Evan Green is shown sprinting to first. St. Paul made the out to get out of the inning against Oswego. For Oswego, Thursday marked the opening of the team's new softball and baseball facilities located north of OHS. The Indians welcomed St. Paul in baseball and softball for two doubleheaders. OHS softball won 11-7 and 20-5 over St. Paul while St. Paul baseball won 5-1 and 11-6 over Oswego.
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Ben Neely, a Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism fish biologist, tells USD 506 fourth-graders about the different species of fish that live in Southeast Kansas rivers, ponds and lakes Wednesday afternoon during the USD 506 Fourth-Grade Science Day at Bartlett Grade School.
Ben Neely, a Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism fish biologist, tells USD 506 fourth-graders about the different species of fish that live in Southeast Kansas rivers, ponds and lakes Wednesday afternoon during the USD 506 Fourth-Grade Science Day at Bartlett Grade School.
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Anthony Cook/File photo Labette Community College sophomore guard drives to the lane against NEO A&M in December. After leading the Cardinals to 20 wins and landing on the all-region and all-KJCCC first team this season, Conner has signed with the University of South Alabama.
Anthony Cook/File photo Labette Community College sophomore guard drives to the lane against NEO A&M in December. After leading the Cardinals to 20 wins and landing on the all-region and all-KJCCC first team this season, Conner has signed with the University of South Alabama.
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Scott McLaughlin receives input from his son Kian as he cleans out a flower bed on the north west side of Forest Park Monday. McLaughlin's other son JeanLuc looks on as his father finishes his volunteer work for Operation Bright Touch, a non-profit organization that beautifies the city of Parsons by creating and maintaining flower beds around town.The organization is in serious need of volunteers to help maintain the flower beds. For further information contact Kat and Paul Thomas at 421-2558.
Scott McLaughlin receives input from his son Kian as he cleans out a flower bed on the north west side of Forest Park Monday. McLaughlin's other son JeanLuc looks on as his father finishes his volunteer work for Operation Bright Touch, a non-profit organization that beautifies the city of Parsons by creating and maintaining flower beds around town.The organization is in serious need of volunteers to help maintain the flower beds. For further information contact Kat and Paul Thomas at 421-2558.
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