Sports

Maverick Earns a State Medal

Wellington High School junior tennis player Maverick Peterson competed in the Kansas State High School Activities Association 4A state tournament over the weekend. As Wellington’s only qualifier, it was Peterson’s first trip to the state tournament.

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Zeka and Weir Named 2025 Outstanding Athletes

Wellington Athletic Director Elly Johnson presented seniors Brittan Zeka and Brody Weir with the 2025 Outstanding Female and Male Athletes of the Year awards during the annual Wellington High School All-Sports Banquet. Coach Jeremiah Meeks also awarded Weir the prestigious Coach Giff Award, a longtime honor recognizing a senior football player who exemplifies dedication, leadership, and sportsmanship.

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Norwood is Miss Kansas Basketball

This week, Sports in Kansas named Wellington High School senior Val Norwood 2025 Miss Kansas Basketball. She was also honored as the 4A Girls Player of the Year for the second consecutive season after leading the Lady Crusaders to their first-ever state championship win over Bishop Miege.

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Peterson Headed to State

The Wellington tennis team competed in Regional action last week in Winfield. After getting close the last two seasons, Maverick Peterson finally broke through, finishing in fifth place, which earned him a spot in the KSHSAA 4A State Championship tournament.

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Duke’s Win Two More

The Wellington baseball team traveled to Rose Hill to pick up two victories, extending their winning streak to six games over the last three weeks. The Dukes overpowered the Rockets scoring 24 runs in two games.

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