The Raytown High School Football Team will welcome Kansas City Chiefs Cornerback Brandon Flowers to Chittwood Stadium for Train with a Pro Day to the team’s practice on May 10, 2013 from 3:00-5:00 p.m.
During the practice Flowers will serve as a coach, rotating through groups to give insight and run drills such as the 40 yard dash and the 3 cone tournament.
“I want to make sure that each player gets a chance to learn something from Flowers,” Raytown High Head Coach Kevin Page said. “The players are very excited to train with a professional athlete, and it’s a great way to motivate them to do well in the upcoming season.”
In college, Flowers played for Virginia Tech where he earned All-American and All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors during his sophomore and junior seasons. In 2008, he was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2nd round (#35 overall). During his NFL career, he has played in 75 games, accumulating over 300 tackles, 90 passes defended, 4 forced fumbles, 16 interceptions, and 3 touchdowns.
Madeline (Maddie) Lugenbeel, has recently signed to play volleyball next fall at Cottey College in Nevada, Mo. She is a homeschooled senior. She has also received several scholarships to attend Cottey College including a Fine Arts Theater Scholarship, Cottey Grant, Founder’s Scholarship and P.E.O. State Scholarship. Maddie will be pursing a degree in Theater and Business Management.
Maddie has played volleyball since 5th grade for Kansas City East Christian Academy. For the past three years she was varsity team captain and received All American Awards at the National Christian HomeSchool Volleyball Championships in Springfield, Mo. She has also played club volleyball for several clubs in the KC area. This year she played for Summit Volleyball Club. The directors are Eric and Dan Wilson.
Maddie’s parents are Frank and Michelle Lugenbeel of Raytown Grandparent’s: Paul and Rosemary Davidson of Raytown and Dick and Dixie Crutcher of Liberty, MO
Pictured left to right: Back Row: Coach Marla Kannady Foreman- Cottey College, Eric Lugenbeel and McKenzie Lugenbeel (siblings), Frank Lugenbeel (father) Front Row: Michelle Lugenbeel (mother), Maddie Lugenbeel
Ashley Schmidt, a former Raytown South High School standout is a Freshman at IWCC taking General Studies. She has signed her Letter of Intent to return to Iowa Western Community College (IWCC) next year and hopes to play for a Mid-Major D1 College her Junior and Senior years.
Ashley picked up 2 more Wins (22-5) at the Regional Tournament. Ashley 22 Wins is currently tied for 10th as the most Wins by a Pitcher in the NJCAA Division 1. In establishing her 22-5 record Ashley registered 162 Strikeouts in 173 innings in her 28 Games Started and has an ERA of 1.98.
Ashley captured 2 ICCAC “Scholar-Athlete of the Week” Awards in just 3 weeks! For the week of Apr 9, 2013 and for the week of Apr 23, 2013. (Click on link for full story).
Ashley also received two 2013 NJCAA Region XI D1 Softball Awards – “1st Team All-Region” and “All-Region Pitcher of the Year”!
The #12 Iowa Western CC Riever’s (39-11) will advance to the District J Championship Series May 3-4 where they will host Jefferson College, MO (46-6). Winner of the 3 Game Series will advance to the D1 National Championship in St. George, Utah May 15-18, 2013.
Raytown South High is one of three Missouri high schools that will receive grants to boost their athletics programs, from the California Casualty Thomas R. Brown Athletics Grantinitiative. They are among 85 high schools in 38 states receiving a total of $101,500 for athletics programs.
Raytown South’s varsity football coach David Allie wants to ensure that his “players – as well as the school’s 400 other student athletes – have access to durable, safe equipment in the weight room” Training for strength and speed, Allie said in his application, is the foundation for success in competition. The grant, valued at $1000, will be utilized to improve the weight room.
Shrinking state education budgets, pressure on schools to focus efforts on academics, and diminishing funds for athletics inspired California Casualty Chairman and CEO Beau Brown to establish the grant program in honor of his father – Chairman Emeritus Tom Brown, a lifelong athlete and sportsman. The senior Brown experienced firsthand the complementary relationship between athletics and academics.
Fresh from his Super Bowl XLVII appearance, San Francisco 49ers Linebacker Aldon Smith visited Raytown High March 1st, during an assembly to talk to students about what it takes to achieve their goals.
Aldon Smith was in town to receive the award for NFC Defensive Player of the Year at the 43rd Annual 101 Awards. According to the 101 Awards website, “Each year since 1969, the most outstanding offensive player, defensive player and coach of the year in both the AFC and NFC are chosen in a nationwide media vote.”
Smith attended Raytown High School, where he recorded 60 tackles, 21 tackles for loss, and 12 quarterback sacks, while adding 7 forced fumbles, 1 blocked punt and 1 safety as a senior. He also stood out on offense, as he caught 34 passes for 570 yards and 4 TDs as a tight end.
Aldon is a strong supporter of the Boys and Girls Club and last year donated $5,099 for every quarterback sack he made. Smith holds or shares various team records for sacking the quarterback.
1999 Raytown South High grad Christi Meyers Lutman has been selected for induction into the 2013 University of Missouri Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame.
Majoring in elementary education, Myers is MU’s first-ever American Volleyball Coaches Association All-American and still stands as Mizzou’s career record holder in blocks with 454. During her time on the Tiger Track and Field team, Meyers was a three-time All-Big 12 high jumper. She is the third female in Mizzou history to clear the six-foot-mark.
According to the Mizzou Athletics website, Myers was one of the “central figures in the establishment of Mizzou’s volleyball program as one of national prominence.”
While at Raytown South, the Cardinals, under head coach Shirley Earley were three time conference volleyball champions. Myers was a three year all-conference selection in volleyball and was conference player of the year as a senior.
Myers will join four other exceptional athletes to represent the 23rd induction class since the start of the Hall in 1990. The class were inducted on Friday, February 1st, 2013 and the inductees were introduced at half time of the MU men’s basketball game against Vanderbilt on February 2nd.
ROC Recreation leagues help children and youth build self-esteem, learn team work and expand their sports skills, while growing in their relationship with God. The leagues are led by caring coaches and directors in a Christian environment. At each practice the kids will learn not only their sport but also about Jesus.
The ROC Volleyball program is for boys and girls in 4th through 9th grade. The early registration cost per player is $79, after February 2 cost per player is $89; this includes a jersey, end of season award and devotional materials. Shorts are available to purchase for $15.
Registration Online at www.rocfitness.org/volleyball
Evaluation Day The ROC Volleyball evaluation day is MANDATORY to attend. Every player MUST attend the February 9 evaluation.
Evaluations will take place in the ROC gym at First Baptist Raytown at the following times:
8:30-9:30 a.m.
4th & 5th Grade
9:30-10:30 a.m.
6th & 7th Grade
10:30-11:30 a.m.
8th & 9th Grade
Carmen Kraus
Recreation Director
Administrative Assistant Fitness, Recreation and Men’s Ministries
Raytown South was victorious over Raytown High School 54 to 44 on Monday at the Sprint Center. Other than some good natured taunts, the fans, players and students behaviour was exemplary. The photos are courtesy of Jerome Barnes.
Raytown turned out to watch their own Raytown Trailblazers take on the Harlem Ambassadors in basketball. The Trailblazers were coached by none other than Bud Lathrop. The Trailblazers roster includes local celebrities and basketball alumni players from both Raytown and Raytown South.
The line up for the Raytown Trailblazers
The line up for the Harlem Ambassadors
Game highlights from the 1st half
Vickie Turnbow pulled into the act
Ambassadors vs Trailblazers Halftime Show
State Rep. Tom McDonald and Alderman Pat Ertz enjoying the game.
On Monday Jan. 21st at 7:30 pm. at the Sprint Center, Raytown High School will face Raytown South High School. This will be the final game of a 8 game program starting at 9:00 am. Below is the Time Warner press release.
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Time Warner Cable Metro Sports to Host Major High School Basketball Showcase at Sprint Center on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Event marks the first time that high school basketball will be played at KC’s world-class arena
In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Time Warner Cable Metro Sports is hosting a major high school basketball event on Jan. 21 at Sprint Center.
The Time Warner Cable Basketball Showcase presented by Metro Sports will feature eight games involving 16 Kansas City area high school basketball teams, starting at 9 a.m., and will mark the first time that high school basketball has ever been played at Sprint Center. All games will be broadcast live in HD on Metro Sports, and tickets for the event are only $10 for the entire day and can be purchased at the Sprint Center box office.
This showcase will give area high school basketball players the opportunity live their dream of being a big-time college/professional basketball player for a day. Not only will the players be able to play in a world-class arena, but the teams will be able to use Sprint Center’s incredible locker rooms that were built to host NBA/NHL teams. Additionally, all teams will take part in a full postgame press conference in Sprint Center’s interview room just like a college or NBA team would do following a game, and these press conferences will also be shown live on Metro Sports.
“We are excited to provide Kansas City sports fans with a great event like this on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and we are hoping this is something that can become an annual tradition,” said Chris Huwe, Metro Sports general manager. “We are also so proud to provide this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for local high school basketball players to experience what it is like to play in a big-time college basketball or NBA game at a world-class venue.”
Metro Sports is available throughout the Kansas City area on Time Warner Cable (channel 30, 310 and in HD on 1310), Comcast (channel 258) and Knology in Lawrence (channel 37). For breaking sports news and additional Metro Sports programming information, Kansas City area sports fans can follow Metro Sports on Facebook (facebook.com/kcmetrosports) and @kcmetrosports on Twitter (twitter.com/kcmetrosports).
Below is the full game/broadcast schedule for The Time Warner Cable Basketball Showcase presented by Metro Sports:
9 a.m. – Hogan Prep vs. Harmon (Boys)
10:30 a.m. – North Kansas City vs. Staley (Girls)
12 p.m. – Lincoln Prep vs. St. Teresa’s Academy (Girls)
1:30 p.m. – Northeast vs. East (Boys)
3 p.m. – Lincoln Prep vs. Central (Boys)
4:30 p.m. – Wyandotte vs. Washington (Boys)
6 p.m. – Grandview vs. Rockhurst (Boys)
7:30 p.m. – Raytown South vs. Raytown (Boys)
Note: Participating schools will have the ability to purchase tickets at half price, and will receive several other perks including the opportunity to bring their pep band and cheerleaders, and each school also has the chance to have their dance team perform at halftime live on Metro Sports.
The Hannibal-LaGrange women’s volleyball program is happy to announce the signing of Brianna Carter from Raytown, Mo. Carter will graduate from Raytown South High School this May.
“I am looking forward to having Brianna join our team in next season,” commented Head Coach Jade Brubaker. “She brings talent and effort to the libero position and should have a great opportunity to challenge for a starting spot.”
While at Raytown South, Carter received the Best Defensive Award in 2010 as well as 2011. She was also voted onto the All-District and All-Conference teams in 2012 and received the Bump & Bruises Award this past season. Carter is the daughter of Victor and Alisha Carter and plans to major in biology and pre-veterinary while at Hannibal-LaGrange.
Hannibal-LaGrange University is a Division I NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) institution and a member of the American Midwest Conference.
Christi Myers Lutman, 1999 graduate of Raytown South High School has been selected to the University of Missouri’s Athletic Hall of Fame. According to Mizzou Athletics website, Myers was one of the “central figures in the establishment of Mizzou’s volleyball program as one of national prominence.”
Myers was an American Volleyball Coaches Association All-American in 2002. She will holds the record for blocks with 454, and is third all time at MU in hitting percentage at .322 and fourth in kills at 1,476.
Myers also doubled as a high jumper for the Tiger Track & Field team. She was only the third female in Mizzou history to clear the six-foot mark, and she was a three-time All-Big 12 performer, highlighted by placing second in 2001 and third in 2002.
While at Raytown South, the Cardinals, under head coach Shirley Earley were three time conference volleyball champions. Myers was a three year all-conference selection in volleyball and was conference player of the year as a senior.
Induction ceremonies are scheduled in Columbia on February 1st, and the inductees will be introduced at half time of the MU men’s basketball game against Vanderbilt on February 2nd.
Video of the Special Parks board meeting called on December 6th, 2012. This portion is the part that deals with an agreement with Raytown Sports Association (AKA Raytown Baseball Association). Click below to download a copy of the agreement in Word 2003 format. If you cannot utilize that format, leave a comment with the file types you can view.
The Raytown Park Board approved an agreement with the Raytown Baseball Association for the use of Little Blue Trace Park. Raytown Baseball Association confirmed that they are selling their facilities to the adjacent quarry and using the proceeds to pay for the promised improvements to the Little Blue Trace Park. The total improvement package is $40,000 to start and an additional $60,000 within 2 years.
The video of this meeting will be added at a later time, due to large amount of processing and downloading involved.
The Raytown Park Board is holding a special meeting Thursday the 6th at 6:00 pm. The location is the Park Office, 5912 Lane, Raytown.
A major item on the agenda is an agreement with the “Raytown Sports Association”, or the “KC Metro Youth Sports” which is what the name was changed to in August, or the “Raytown Baseball Association” as they are now calling the organization on their website. http://www.raytownbaseball.com/index.html
From the Raytown Baseball Associations website.
Raytown Baseball Association formerly known as “KC Metro Youth Sports” has entered into a partnership with Raytown Parks and Recreation to form our new baseball league. We have moved from our former location on Frost Road to the Little Blue Trace Park on 350-Highway and 87th Street. We will be renovating the four fields and upgrading the complex. It gives a newer facility with greater access via 350-Highway.
Raytown Baseball Association will be running the baseball program under the umbrella of the Raytown Parks Department. By this partnership we have priority rights to the Little Blue Trace Parks fields for our games and access to all other Raytown Parks fields for practices.
Multiple sources have stated that the plan is to close the old Raytown Sports Association park, sell the property and have baseball leagues in the Raytown Parks Little Blue Trace facility. The only named potential buyer for the old facility that has been mentioned by multiple sources is the quarry adjacent to the old facility. This has not been confirmed at this time.
EDITORIAL
It is a shame to see the end of a facility that so many people helped build and maintain for years. A facility that the original builders intent was to go to the City of Raytown if the Association was ever to fold. Former members of the Association remember that Mayor Bower alone donated over $30,000 in labor to design the facility and its buildings.
From the original articles of incorperation
(d) To cease its corporate activities and surrender its corporate franchise, following strict compliance with Section 355.230, Revised Statutes of Missouri, 1949, as ame~ded (V.A.M.S.) and it is further provided that upon compliance with said section of said statute as aforesaid, that any remaining assets be distributed to the City of Raytown, Missouri, as a supplement to or furtherance of a recreation program for children under the control and supervision of said city, or to any non profit corporation or organization engaged in conducting a public recreation program for the City of Raytown to be selected by the last Board of Directors.
From the proposed agreement
Make capital improvements at Little Blue Trace Park to fields, dugouts, fencing and other on-field improvements at an estimated cost of $40,000 within one year of contract execution date. Association will commit an additional estimated cost of $60,000 to scoreboards, field lighting, parking lot pavement improvements and parking lot barriers replacement at Little Blue Trace Park.
Shall endeavor to reach an agreement with the Board to share expenses for off-field capital improvements over $60,000 at Little Blue Trace Park.
There is no specified time frame for the $60,000 improvements and “endeavor to reach an agreement with the Board to share expenses” is a promise without force or meaning. Other that these two items, the proposal looks comprehensive as far as it goes.
We are still left with issues outside of the proposal. If this proposal is fueled by the liquidation of the assets held by the Raytown Sports Association (or whatever they are calling themselves this month), then we are talking about assets that hundreds of people helped build for the children of Raytown. The community deserves to know that it is getting a fair market price for these assets and that the vast majority of the fair market price will go to improvements on the facility we are left with. Further if the buyer is indeed the quarry, alternate buyers should be considers, buyers that would have a more positive impact in an area that the City, the County, and Kansas City all have recreation facilities in place or in development.
TIPS/TAPS Interlocal Agreement-McConnell and Associates
2013 Pool Management Contract
2013 Raytown Sports Assn Agreement
Other Business
III.Other Business
IV.Adjourn
The City of Raytown Park Board may enter into a Closed Session at this meeting, if such action is approved by a majority of the board members present who constitute a quorum, to discuss legal actions, causes of action or litigation involving a public governmental body and any confidential or privileged communications between a public governmental body or its representatives and its attorneys as authorized by Section 610.021(1) RSMo.
V.Announcements
Next Meeting: Monday, December 17, 7 PM, Park Office
Post season high school football honors are being announced, and they include several Raytown Schools athletes.
Casey McDermott
Raytown South defensive end Junior Casey McDermott was recognized as 1st Team All-State by the Missouri Football Coaches’ Association (MFBCA). Linebacker Senior Justin Turner was selected to the 2nd Team. McDermott and Turner were also named 1st Team All-District by the MFBCA.
Senior kick returner Landon James-Wilson was also named 1st Team All-District. James-Wilson was additionally a selection for 2nd Team All-District at defensive back. Wide receiver Senior Dyrell Green and quarterback Senior Devin Hannah rounded out 2nd Team All-District selections. The Cardinals are coached by David Allie.
Raytown athlete Jamie Nix was named 2nd team All-State by the MFBCA on Offensive Line. Jason Ellison was named 3rd team Defensive Line by the Missouri Football Coaches Association.
Jake Friebohle and Jordan Jamerson both received Academic All-State Honors for their athletic and academic achievements. This is Friehbohle’s 2nd consecutive year on the Academic All-State team.
Nate Dixon was named 1st Team All District Running Back, and Denzel Crawley was name 2nd Team All District Defensive Line. Additionally Aaron Spradley was named 2nd Team All-District Kicker, and Jake Friebohle was named 2nd Team All District Offensive Line. The Bluejays are coached by Kevin Page.
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