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
Senior Recognition: Hunter Anderson Position: Pitcher and 3rd base Post High School Plans: Attend University of Minnesota for college Favorite Baseball Memory: My favorite baseball memories are the 100 Inning games and the team dinners. Advice to Underclassmen: Advice to underclassmen is to try and get better at something everyday and don’t forget to have fun. Hunter
From the Office of the Director of Athletics, Dr. John Johnson – Shawnee Mission South is excited to announce and welcome Mr. Mark Rice as the new Head Volleyball Coach and Art teacher at Shawnee Mission South High School. Coach Rice comes to us from Lee’s Summit West High School. Coach Rice has 20 years
From the Office of the Director of Athletics, Dr. John Johnson – Shawnee Mission South is excited to announce that Mr. Aaron Dean on being selected as the boys Head Soccer coach. Coach Dean is a Shawnee Mission South science teacher and has been a member of the SM South boys’ soccer coaching staff for
Senior Recognition: Colton King Position: Pitcher Post High School Plans: I plan to attend Johnson County Community College for two years and then go to veterinary school. Favorite Baseball Memory: My best baseball memory is almost throwing a no-hitter at KU. Advice for Underclassmen: My advice to underclassmen is to make every moment count. Colton is a great
Varsity Senior MaKaila Connell cheered with us for 3 years. MaKaila was delightful to coach and was always someone we could count on to do whatever was asked of her with a smile. She showed great leadership with her positive attitude throughout the year. She demonstrated her dedication when she broke her finger during camp at
Senior Recognition: Shane Hermanson Position: 1st base Post High School Plans: Attend Johnson County Community College majoring in computer aided drafting. Favorite Baseball Memory: Making a nice diving play defensively my sophomore year on JV. Also just being with the guys in my grade on the practice field every day for 4 years. Advice for
Courtney Drake was a member of the sprint crew for SMSTF. Courtney was a hard worker. She struggled with some injury issues, but that never stopped her from trying her hardest. She worked equally hard in the classroom. Her favorite memory was earning a medal in the 4×100 Relay and having people cheer the team
Jordan Finnell has been a versatile athlete during his time with SMSTF. Initially he spent time as a horizontal jumper and long sprinter, but eventually moved to the Pole Vault and middle distance squads. As a junior he became a major contributor to the 4×800 relay as he transitioned to varsity competition. Jordan is undecided
