8 straight: Saints ink place in history with 5A state championship

AUGUSTA, Kan. — Justin Wrigley knows his St. Thomas Aquinas boys cross country team might be spoken about in comparison to the legendary Shawnee Mission Northwest program. He also knows that his Saints have a long way to go before they can catch the Cougars’ streak of state championships.  “It is definitely special every time,”Continue reading “8 straight: Saints ink place in history with 5A state championship”

State preview breakdown: Class 5A girls

By Jimmy Gillispie Once the Class 5A girls state cross country race begins at 10 a.m. Saturday at the 4 Mile Creek Resort, it’s truly anyone’s race. It will be the first of four races at the course. And, predicting a winning team or individual won’t be easy. There are several contenders for both. MaizeContinue reading “State preview breakdown: Class 5A girls”

State preview breakdown: Class 5A boys

By Jimmy Gillispie Can any team knock the St. Thomas Aquinas boys cross country team from its throne Saturday at the Class 5A state meet? The Saints have stood atop 5A as kings of the mountain since 2014, knocking down anyone who attempts to take their crown. Will they remain on top and win aContinue reading “State preview breakdown: Class 5A boys”