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Free State boys, Olathe West girls win Baldwin Invite

BALDWIN CITY, Kan. – In between the star-studded fields at the Olathe Twilight and Rim Rock meets, the Baldwin Invitational could be considered a smaller meet. But, it’s only small in terms of quantity. Although there were only about a dozen teams at the Baldwin City Golf Course – now named the Spielman Cross Country CourseContinue reading “Free State boys, Olathe West girls win Baldwin Invite”

Baldwin XC course named after Spielmans

BALDWIN CITY, Kan. – To say Mike and Angie Spielman were surprised Saturday would be a big understatement.  They were shocked and humbled during a special presentation before awards were handed out at the Baldwin Invitational cross country meet. In three decades of leading the Baldwin High cross country team, it’s never been about them –Continue reading “Baldwin XC course named after Spielmans”

Holton, Santa Fe Trail lead teams at Baldwin High girls wrestling regional 

BALDWIN CITY, Kan. – Holton and Santa Fe Trail left the Class 4A-1A girls wrestling regional Saturday with six qualifiers for the state tournament. Yet, it was Holton who earned the regional championship at Baldwin High. The Wildcats scored 125 team points to beat SFT by 18 points for the title. Leading the way forContinue reading “Holton, Santa Fe Trail lead teams at Baldwin High girls wrestling regional “

Longtime Baldwin High coach Kit Harris wins national award

Kit Harris nearly threw away an important letter last month. He saw an envelope from the National Federation of State High School Associations, but pushed it aside for almost a week. Before it was tossed in the trash – with no intentions – Harris decided to open and read it.  Good choice for the longtime BaldwinContinue reading “Longtime Baldwin High coach Kit Harris wins national award”

Baldwin High boys, girls squads victorious in duals at SFT

CARBONDALE – Like many teams at this point in the season, the Baldwin High wrestling teams are missing competitors due to injuries and sickness.  Yet, despite the challenges, both BHS teams left Santa Fe Trail with dual victories last Thursday. The defending Kansas Division II state champion girls squad rolled through its dual with SFT,Continue reading “Baldwin High boys, girls squads victorious in duals at SFT”

Weekend recap: Blue Springs boys, Washburn Rural girls capture titles

At the Lee’s Summit Holiday Tournament, it was Blue Springs walking away with the team championship, defeating 24 other schools. Blue Springs won the boys wrestling meet with 271.5 points, while Liberty North (237) and Millard West (223) finished second and third, respectively. Lee’s Summit placed fourth with 220.5 points. The Wildcats were led byContinue reading “Weekend recap: Blue Springs boys, Washburn Rural girls capture titles”

Q&A: Baldwin High coach Kit Harris discusses growth of girls wrestling

Kit Harris has been around the sport of wrestling for more than three decades, so he’s seen the sport change and grow during his time as a competitor and a coach in Kansas. Harris wrestled at Baldwin High before becoming the head coach at Washburn Rural for a couple of years. But an offer toContinue reading “Q&A: Baldwin High coach Kit Harris discusses growth of girls wrestling”

Eudora girls clip Baldwin to win third-straight league title; Piper’s Hanson takes individual crown

By Jimmy Gillispie BALDWIN CITY, Kan. – Only one thing was certain as runners began crossing the finish line at the Baldwin City Golf Course. It was that Piper High School junior Grace Hanson was the winner, and that wasn’t even close. She won her third Frontier League meet in as many tries.  Hanson ledContinue reading “Eudora girls clip Baldwin to win third-straight league title; Piper’s Hanson takes individual crown”

Top 4A girls teams to battle for Frontier League title

By Jimmy Gillispie The defending Kansas Class 4A girls state champions won’t have to leave their home course before they attempt to win their fourth title in five years. The Baldwin High girls team has already competed on its home course twice this year with two more upcoming in the next 10 days. Baldwin willContinue reading “Top 4A girls teams to battle for Frontier League title”