Hayden's Bill Arnold has been named the Centennial League Baseball Coach of the Year after the Wildcats won the undefeated league title.

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Hayden senior Cooper Grace has been named the Centennial League Baseball Player of the Year after helping lead the Wildcats to the undefeated league title.

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Shawnee Heights senior Grace Proctor has been named the UKC Softball Pitcher of the Year by conference coaches.

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Seaman junior infielder Aubrey Warren has been tapped as the UKC Softball Player of the Year by conference coaches.

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Shawnee Heights softball coach Tara Griffith has been named the UKC Coach of the Year by conference coaches.

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By RICK PETERSON

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The Topeka Area Football Coaches Association along with Rebound Sports Performance will host the annual Junior Day Combine on Tuesday, May 6, at Shawnee Heights for next year's seniors interested in playing football at the collegiate level.

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The combine, scheduled for 4 to 5:30 p.m., will be an opportunity for area high school athletes to get exposure in front of college coaches.

There will be representatives from NCAA Division II, NAIA and junior college programs in Kansas and the Midwest area at the combine and prospect information and combine results will be available to every college that recruits the Topeka area.

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Players need to bring running shoes, cleats and water.

The cost for attending the combine is $10 and can be paid the day of the combine (cash or check to TAFCA) .

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If you are planning to attend the combine, please scan the completed registration form and email the information to Shawnee Heights football coach Jason Swift at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to confirm your reservation. Walkups are welcome.

Check-in and registration will begin at 3:30 p.m. on May 7 on the west side of the Shawnee Heights stadium. In the event of inclement weather, the combine will be held inside.

The combine will include:

• 40-yard dash (electronically timed).

• Standing long jump.

• Vertical jump.

• Pro-agility 5-10-5 shuttle.

• Bench press (maximum reps at 185 pounds).

• 3 cone L drill.

• Route running and lineman agility drills.

• Specialties -- punters, kickers may kick (bring a ball).

For more information, contact coach Swift at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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                                          TOPEKA AREA FOOTBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION JUNIOR DAY COMBINE

Bring $10 cash or check payable to TAFCA and registration form to Shawnee Heights High School on May 6th. Email or Scan Information to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to speed up registration.

 

Athlete’s Name_______________________________ High School_________________________ Class of 20______

 

Phone_____________________ HT: _______ WT: _______

 

Positions: Offense_________ Defense _________ Specialties __________

 

Parents/Guardians_________________________________

 

1st Emergency Contact_________________________ Emergency Phone_________________________

I hereby register this person to participate in the TAFCA Junior Day Combine to be held at Shawnee Heights High School. I understand that TAFCA and USD #450 will not provide any insurance. I hereby release the combine employees, TAFCA, Rebound Sports and USD #450 from any liability for all injuries or damages while participating or otherwise engaged in any activities connected with the combine.

The undersigned agrees to assume all risks and recognizes that despite reasonable safety precautions, injury can occur whenever one engages in physical activity. If an emergency arises, I authorize emergency treatment and hospitalization by the combine personnel.

 

Parent or guardian signature: ___________________________________________________  Date: ______________

 

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