Varsity Senior Rachel Spencer cheered with us for 3 years. Rachel had the uncanny ability to anticipate every possible question and scenario before it happened, always keeping me on my toes and the squad one step ahead. She was reliable, conscientious, and hard-working, and was delightful to coach. Her favorite Cheer memory is
Senior Recognition: Cole Houdek Position: Outfield Post high school plans: Attend Kansas State University and study feed science Favorite baseball memory: In 3rd grade when I got a walk off hit to send my team to the championship game which we later won. Advice for Underclassmen: Continue to work hard on and off the field.
Senior Recognition: Josh Gray Position: Pitcher Post High School Plans: Planning to attend the University of Kansas to major in engineering. Favorite Baseball Memory: My favorite baseball memory is throwing a no-hitter against Leavenworth my freshman year. Advice to Underclassmen: Life has two rules. Never Quit and always remember rule #1. Josh is a hardworking
Madison Terry was new to the SMSTF squad this spring. In the short time with the team, she showed great work ethic and much kindness to her teammates and coaches. Madison was also a member of the SMS Raiders Basketball team. Madison plans to attend Missouri State University to study Radiology. Coach Hilding comments
Keon Wilson was participating in his second season the SMSTF program. Keon’s primary events were the shot put and discus events. Keon is a polite young man according to his event coaches that worked hard each day. Keon was a contributing member of the Black Student Union (BSU) chapter for SMS. Keon plans to attend
Varsity Senior Fernanda Salome cheered with us all 4 years. Fernanda was a delight to coach and was determined to be successful at everything she tried. She was resilient and hard-working, never making excuses, and always did what was asked of her. She appreciated the small things and took nothing for granted. Her favorite Cheer
Senior Recognition: Jackson Lewis Position: Pitcher Post High School Plans: After I graduate, I leave for Barcelona, Spain where I will be living and attending high school for 9 months. I will also be deciding where I will attend university. Favorite Baseball Memory: My favorite experience was going on our team retreat last year and
Nik has been on the tennis team for all 4 years of high school. He is ambitious and reliable, both on and off the court. Next year, Nik plans on attending the University of Kansas. We wish you luck as you move forward in this next chapter of your life.
Anna Crain spent the last three seasons with SMSTF. Anna was an athlete who would try anything asked of her. She was very reliable. If we needed someone to fill a relay spot, to run a 400, she would do it and would give it her all. Anna plans to attend Baker University to study
Jadyn Smith will leave the SMSTF family with a lasting legacy. Individually she holds the #10 time for the 100 meter in SMSTF history for the girl’s program. However, it was in the 4×100 Relay where she had a major impact. In 2017, as a freshman, she teamed up to perform the #3 time in
