Rockhurst quarterback Scheelhaase picks Illinois

The ball caps were lined up on the table top like toy soldiers ready to go to war.

Susan Pfannmuller | Special to The Star

Rockhurst’s Nathan Scheelhaase is expected to pick from six schools: Oklahoma, Nebraska, MU, KU, Iowa and Illinois.

Rockhurst QB Scheelhaase to announce college choice Wednesday

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Michael Noland (left) and Barrett Wepler played together at Liberty High school. Wepler collapsed and died in 2006.

Money from golf tourney to help raise awareness of disease

Michael Noland remembers how much he simply wanted to help after hearing of Barrett Wepler’s sudden death in 2006.

Linemen get their time in the spotlight at Gregg Williams Tiger Classic

Rain may have shortened the Gregg Williams Tiger Classic 7-on-7 football tournament and lineman challenge on Tuesday at Excelsior Springs High School, but the Kansas City area athletes in attendance seemed to get what they wanted — a chance to showcase their skills.

Athletes display skills at Greg Williams agility event

Gregg Williams remembers the summer training program for football at Excelsior Springs when he was in high school.

SM West's Howard picks Oklahoma State

Shawnee Mission West basketball player Heather Howard has verbally committed to Oklahoma State.

Shawnee Mission South senior Kristen Gillespie is All-Metro girls track athlete of the year

Raytown South’s Maurice Mitchell is boys’ All-Metro athlete of the year

Hickman Mills defensive end commits to Kansas State

Kansas State picked up an oral commitment from another high school defensive end.

Hickman Mills defensive end commits to Kansas State

Kansas State picked up a verbal commitment from another high school defensive end.

Addition to all-star roster selected Missouri MVP

How’s this for irony? Lee’s Summit High School quarterback Andrew Schnell’s name originally did not appear on the roster for last week’s Metro All-Star Challenge football game. However, it was Schnell who won the most valuable player award for the Missouri squad.

Kansas defeats Missouri in Metro All Star Challenge

Kansas continued its winning tradition Thursday night in the 17th annual Metro All-Star Challenge, defeating their state-line rivals from Missouri 20-9 at the Blue Valley District Activities Complex. It was the 10th series victory for the Kansans.

Metro All-Star Challenge roster

MISSOURI

Elite football coaches, high-powered talent on tap for Metro All-Star Challenge

Blue Valley West coach Scott Wright and Blue Springs South coach Greg Oder know what it’s like to win a state high school football championship and finish among the best teams in their respective states.

HIGH SCHOOLS

Rockhurst-Blue Springs South football game will be on ESPN

The Rockhurst-Blue Springs South high school football game — the season opener for both teams — will be televised on ESPN.

Missouri squad prepares for all-star football game

For recently-graduated high school football players, competing in the Metro All-Star Challenge is a one-time event.

Blue Valley North freshman keeps eye on the ball

During his run to the 6A state singles title, it’s safe to say that Blue Valley North freshman Jack Sock won over his fair share of admirers.

Van Horn’s coaches look forward to the challenge

Fifteen minutes before the big announcement, seven strangers were sitting together, meeting one another, offering first names and handshakes.

Swimmer of the year: Olathe Northwest’s Maddy Dalcamo

Oak Park loses to Ozark in Missouri Class 4 baseball semifinals

SPRINGFIELD | After four innings, things were going well for the Oak Park baseball team.