Perry Public Schools USD343

 

Lady Kaw Softball Conquers All

Kaws Capture 1st League Championship!!!

by Jeff Dickson | May 7, 2008

Heading into the 2007-2008 season, Veteran Coach Jill Bradney knew she had a special group. The only softball coach that Perry-Lecompton High School has ever known returned a bulk of her roster once again for the third time in three . . . read more

Softball Team Off to Fantastic Start

Kaws sweep Bonner to improve to 7-1

by Jeff Dickson | April 22, 2008

High expectations abound for the 2007-2008 Lady Kaw Softball team. With a starting roster that has been together at the high school level for the last 3 years , everyone in the Kaw Valley League knew this squad could be the very best ever . . . read more

Senior Kaw Athletes Moving on to the Next Level

Denton and Hackathorn sign letter of intent

by Jeff Dickson | March 13, 2008

Colleges in the state of Kansas are starting to recognize the athletic resurgence at PLHS. The Kaw Football team is proving to be the source of alot of interest from college football coaches.  Two more Kaws are headed to the . . . read more

PLHS Boy's Basketball Receiving Many Post Season Honors

Kaws well represented on All Area and All League Teams

by JB Elliott | March 13, 2008

The PLHS Boy's Basketball Teams resurgence over the last 3 years has not gone unnoticed by the media and coaches around the area. But going 31-12 over the last two years will garner some positive attention.  The Lawrence . . . read more

Boy's Basketball Records Best Season in 27 Years

19-3 third best winning percentage in school history

by Staff | March 10, 2008

One would have to go back pretty far in Perry-Lecompton basketball history to find a team or season that came even close to what the 2007-2008 edition of the Kaw Boy's Basketball team accomplished this season.  19-3 season . . . read more

David Foltz Sophomore serves as assistant basketball coach at former school

by Chris Smith, The Baker Orange | February 26, 2008

On his first day on the job, Dave Foltz instinctively took two quick steps toward the baseline when Perry-Lecompton High School’s head basketball coach Jeff Dickson bellowed, “Get on the line!” Remembering that he is on the other . . . read more

Our Senior State Champion!

By Courtney Kasson | February 26, 2008

Senior Alex Hackathorn is enjoying his well earned days of R&R (rest and relaxation) after his phenomenal performance at the 4A State Wrestling tournament on February 22nd and 23rd. Hackathorn is the 2008 Class . . . read more

Kaw pulls off hefty feat

Perry-Lecompton heavyweight beats top three in class for title

by Brent Maycock The Capital-Journal | February 26, 2008

SALINA — Alex Hackathorn was the ultimate underdog. Nobody expected the Perry-Lecompton heavyweight to challenge for the state title, let alone win it. Hackathorn was unranked and overlooked. Jeff Cooper / . . . read more

Perry heavyweight stuns Class 4A field

By Brent Maycock The Capital-Journal | February 26, 2008

SALINA — It killed Alex Hackathorn not to wrestle last year. So the Perry-Lecompton heavyweight is making up for lost time. In a big way. Hackathorn began Friday's Class 4A state meet with an upset of the No. 2-ranked wrestler . . . read more

Four Wrestlers Heading to State

by Staff | February 21, 2008

For the first time in over a decade, PLHS was honored by being selected to host a 4A Wrestling Regional. The event which took place Friday and Saturday, February 15th and 16th was one of the most exciting events in PLHS history. . . . read more

Winter Sports Seniors Honored!

15 seniors honored at Kaw Basketball Game.

by Staff | February 21, 2008

Every year another group of special seniors finish up their careers at PLHS and USD 343 and this year is no different.  15 seniors will be playing, dancing and competing in their winter sports for the final time at the high . . . read more

Freshman/Sophomore Boy's Basketball Wins 6th Game in a Row

Junior Kaws knock off JCN 48-27

by Staff | February 4, 2008

When 2007-2008 Basketball season began, the Kaw's coaching staff was presented with a frustrating dilemma, a lack of numbers in the freshman program. " It's frustrating that some of the kids in our school are not as interested in . . . read more

Kaws Capture 2nd Consecutive Mclouth Championship

Gimzo's big night leads PLHS to victory

by Staff | January 21, 2008

Prior to the 2006-2007 season, the Kaws with an over 15 year association with the Mclouth Invitational Tournament, had only one tournament championship to show for it. Not anymore. Clear off some space in the trophy case because for the . . . read more

Kaws Girl's and Boy's Basketball Pick Up Wins

Lady Kaws beat Immac 49-44

by Staff | January 14, 2008

Traveling to Leavenworth to play at Immaculata High School has been a trip all Kaw fans have been dreading because Immac is so tough and difficult to beat in their home gym. They are always hard working and play so hard and rarely ever . . . read more

Basketball Buddies!!!

by Nancy Gantz | January 10, 2008

The second graders from LES got to attend high school on Thursday, Dec. 6 and meet the boys’ basketball team. During their visit, they paired up with one or two boys and did a get-acquainted activity with their buddy.  Then we . . . read more

Kaws Basketball Sweeps Maranatha

by Staff | December 10, 2007

The Kaw Boy's Basketball program is off to a great start and that great start could not be more evident than it was on Friday night as all three teams picked up wins vs Maranatha. The Freshman/Sophomore team continued its hot streak . . . read more

Winter Sports are here!!

Kaw Preview provides fans a sneak peak at athletes

by Taylor Akagi | November 30, 2007

Kaw Wrestling kicked off the Kaw Preview at 5:30 on Monday the 26th of November. The scrimmage lasted about an hour, as our athletics went head to head for three, two minute periods. The first meet of the season is Thursday the 29th . . . read more