Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning Washburn Rural across Soccer, Baseball.
Senior forward Dylan Willingham was named Kansas Gatorade Boys Soccer Player of the Year after leading Washburn Rural to a Class 6A championship with 37 goals and earning a commitment to the University of Nebraska Omaha.
The Junior Blues edged Lawrence Free State 4-3 in a thrilling finish, ending a seven‑decade championship drought.
Washburn Rural defeated Lawrence Free State 4‑3 in the Class 6A state championship, with Aidan Newbery’s game‑winning tag and strong pitching performances leading the Bulldogs to their first title since 1952.
A preview of the upcoming Kansas high school soccer state semifinals featuring Washburn Rural vs Mill Valley and Hayden vs Bishop Miege.
The Manhattan High girls' soccer team concluded their campaign with a 2-0 loss to Washburn Rural in the state quarterfinals, capping a season that saw them return to the state tournament for the first time since 2023.
Hayden defeated Cair Paravel 6-1, Washburn Rural beat Derby 4-2, and Seaman's season ended with a loss to De Soto, advancing several local squads to the state tournament.
On May 19, four high school baseball teams from Shawnee County secured regional championships, setting the stage for the state tournament. Highlights include dominant pitching performances and extra‑inning heroics.
A rundown of the standout players and games that defined the recent baseball action across Shawnee County.