"Family" can come in many forms, including those we choose to spend our time with and care about. Teammates, friends, mentors, coaches, and others can fall in this category.
All-Time Greats
Raytown South junior Zaya Akins (left) poses for a photo with fellow Kansas City area sprinting great Muna Lee, a Kansas City Central High School alum and 2x Olympian.
1-2, forever linked
Parkway Central seniors Kayelyn Tate (middle) and Nnenna Okpara (right) smile on the awards podium after their 1-2 finish in the 200-meter dash, leading the Colts to the 2022 MSHSAA Class 4 state team title. Helias Catholic junior Mikah Edwards (left) was 3rd.
Parkway Central seniors Kayelyn Tate (middle) and Nnenna Okpara (right) smile on the awards podium after their 1-2 finish in the 200-meter dash, leading the Colts to the 2022 MSHSAA Class 4 state team title. Helias Catholic junior Mikah Edwards (left) was 3rd.
Ruskin's Todjai Ross puts the baton in Myala Taylor's hand as the Eagles run to victory in the 4x100-meter relay at the 2022 Class 4 state track and field championships.