913 area high school spring sports: From A to Z

It's time to preview the 913 area high school spring sports season ... from A to Z.

With the conclusion of the high school basketball season comes the spotlight on many of the area’s top players. Here are the 913 area squads, as picked by league coaches.

SM South reaches pinnacle with 5A title and 25-0 record

Team becomes the first Shawnee Mission high school to win a second state championship

Second-career teachers come to the classroom with high expectations and stakes.

GIRLS HOOPS: Higher seeded teams have sub-state edge

Change is on the horizon for Kansas sub-state basketball.

BOYS HOOPS: Sub-state seedings make next two weeks vital

The high school basketball season in Kansas has reached the stretch drive.

EKL HOOPS NOTES: Miege girls finish big week with Newton title

The Bishop Miege girls’ basketball team led by as many as 11 points last Saturday against Olathe Northwest in the championship game at the Newton (Kan.) Invitational Tournament.

913 HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS: The top five stories of 2012

So what were the most notable high school sports stories in the 913 coverage area? Last week, we counted down No. 10-6. Today, we reveal the top five.

Small De Soto School District stands out in a big way

Despite the size disparity between the De Soto School District and powerhouse districts such as Olathe, Shawnee Mission and Blue Valley, De Soto is a Johnson County district where education expectations are high even if resources are fewer.

Last week: Defeated Lansing 50-20

7 p.m. Friday at Lawrence Free State

East Kansas League power rankings

Last week: Defeated Bishop Miege 27-24

Kansas 6A, 5A regional football preview capsules

7 p.m. Friday at Lawrence Free State

Pieces are in place for strong season by Jaguars

Often, the third season can be the turning point for a football coach.

The Shawnee Mission, Blue Valley and De Soto school districts once again scored above state and national averages on the ACT.