The Lancers will face Olathe Northwest in what was supposed to be their last home double-header Tuesday, May 8. The rained out Olathe East game has now been re-scheduled for Wednesday, May 9. Regardless, the seniors will be honored in between the Olathe Northwest games. This is the senior class that has put Lancer softball back on the "map" so to speak in the Sunflower League. Prior to their freshman year, the Lancers had won just one game in the previous two seasons. Since that time the Lancers have made it to the sub-state championship game twice and posted a 14-8 w/l record the last two seasons. They are off to the best start in Lancer softball history at 10-0. Come out to the park and honor these ladies for what they have done for the sport of softball and Shawnee Mission East.
These lovely Varsity ladies hope to dominate softball Regionals on Tuesday!
Senior Night Tuesday, May 8
This is the senior class that has put Lancer softball back on the "map" so to speak in the Sunflower League. Prior to their freshman year, the Lancers had won just one game in the previous two seasons. Since that time the Lancers have made it to the sub-state championship game twice and posted a 14-8 w/l record the last two seasons.
LANCERS FINALLY GET MEDIA COVERAGE!
Thanks to Tod Palmer of the KC Star for the article in the neighborhood news today (5/5/2012). Great quotes by Caroline Nick, Coach Vaughan and Shannon McGinley. Great photos too!
Lancers Face Maize in 1st Round of State Tournament
Shawnee Mission East will face #1 seeded Maize High School in the first round of the state tournament next Friday, May 25 at the Blue Valley West softball complex. Their game will start at 3 p.m. Click on the link below to see the state bracket. Thanks to Dr. K for the shout out at last night's commencement speech!
Coach Vaughan has announced the dates for the 2012 Shawnee Mission East Softball Clinic for girls in grades 1-8. June 12-14 from 9 a.m. to noon at Indian Hills Middle School. The clinic is for "all" skill levels and will focus on hitting, throwing, fielding and catching. Click on the link below and print out a sign up form.
Members of the Lancer softball team recently volunteered at the "Run For Justice" event Saturday, May 5. Proceeds benefit those in need of legal aid in Western Missouri. Our players served as race monitors at the 5K which took place on the Plaza. Our East team was also able to donate over $90 to the Komen Foundation after collections were taken at our annual Pink Night double-header. Thanks to Lisa Erickson and Linda Slemp for coordinating these events.
Check out the article in the "913" section of the Kansas City Star. Way to go JV and Varsity! Bringing Home a 10-0 start to the season!
Click out the link under Lancers in the Media on the side column.
Slemp and McGinley to Play College Softball
Coach Vaughan Named Sunflower League Coach of the Year
Also, congratulations to Shannon McGinley for being selected 1st Team Sunflower League as an outfielder, and Kyra Slemp for being chosen 1st Team Sunflower League at shortstop. Rowan Turner received second team honors and Caroline Nick and Erin McGinley made Honorable Mention. Way to bring it home "again" ladies!
Team MVP Award: Kyra Slemp and Shelbey Harvey
Spirit Award: Morgan Satterlee and Emily Budzowski
McGinley Selected MaxPreps Player of the Week
Congratulations to Shannon McGinley for being selected as an NFCA Max Preps "Player of the Week". Click on the link below to read the article or go to www.nfca.org. NFCA stands for National Fast Pitch Coaches Association.
Shannon McGinley and Kyra Slemp Participate in Early Signing Event
Varsity softball players, Shannon McGinley and Kyra Slemp participated in an early signing event with seven other Shawnee Mission East athletes Wednesday, Nov. 9. Kyra will be playing softball for Missouri Science and Technology in Rolla, MO and Shannon will be joining the Cavaliers at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA. Varsity catcher Caroline Nick also signed in the event but will be playing basketball for Emporia State University.
Softball Players Sign at East’s National Letter of Intent Event
