State Golf Reaction (video)
Molly Bradshaw and Katelyn Bragg talked with us about their experiences at the state tournament. Bragg finished tied for 14th and became just the second state medalist in school history.
Volleyball Senior Night Reaction (video)
A couple Truman volleyball players discuss their senior night and what it meant to them.
Representation in Media
BY CAMERON CAMMACK Walking into a store, I see a tag that says “One Size Fits All”, I frown knowing what that phrase really represents. “One Size Fits All” actually means one size fits FEW. Things like this have the potential to damage people knowing that they may […]
Truman Theatre in a New Format (video)
The Truman theatre department is using the pandemic as way to bring an old play format back to life. Two seniors, Madison Baker and Gabrielle Petentler, are directing radio plays this year. We caught up with the two of them to discuss their thoughts on the plays they […]
Football Reacts to the Season (video + photos)
It’s been a season full of near misses for the Truman football team. As they approach the last game of the season we caught up with a few players to reflect on a long year. More photos from last Friday’s game by Hunter Springs and Ryan Swarts:
Volleyball Wins on Senior Night (video + pictures)
The Truman volleyball team easily swept Raytown for the win on senior night. Photos by Regan Getman and Ryan Swarts Live broadcast from senior night:
Truman Falls to Fort Osage (video + photos)
Truman built an early lead, but they watched it disappear in the second half in their eventual loss to Fort Osage. Here are the highlights: Photos by Kailey Sterling and Kaylee Lawrence
State Golf Send-Off (video)
Truman high school sent off Molly Bradshaw and Katelyn Bragg who will participate in the state golf tournament next week. They’ll be the first Patriot golfers participating in the state tournament since 2011.
Starstepper Senior Night (video + photos)
We caught up with the Starstepper seniors to talk about their senior night earlier this week. Photos by Annie Jackson, Sierra Holmes and Kaylee Lawrence
Boys’ Soccer Defeats Fort Osage (video + photos)
The boys’ soccer team took down Fort Osage last night 2-1. Here’s their reaction: Photos by Makenzie Burnett Our full game play-by-play coverage
Football Preview: Fort Osage (video)
The Truman football team takes on Fort Osage tonight. We caught up with a few players to discuss the game.
Truman’s Top Plays #1 (video)
The debut of our new segment. This the top plays at Truman so far. Max Black, Sam Scott, and Tylor Karras take you threw the plays.
Soccer Defeats Grain Valley (video)
The Truman soccer team throttled Grain Valley 3-1 on Tuesday night. The win snapped a two-game losing streak and should give them momentum heading into Thursday’s clash with Fort Osage.
Speech and Debate Thriving to Start the Year (video)
Truman Speech and Debate competed at the Blue Springs tournament and finished 3rd overall and 1st in the speech competition. We talked with a few members of the team about their performance.
Cross Country Wins Conference (video)
For the first time since 1997 the Boys’ Cross Country team took home a conference title. Senior, Josh Nunn, took home the individual conference crown as well. We caught up with Nunn and his teammate Garrett Burton to discuss Cross Country’s great tournament. Interviews:
Football Reaction to Loss
The Truman football team discussed their tough loss to Belton last weekend.
Football Falls Just Short Against Belton (video + photos)
The Truman football team had Belton on the ropes in the first half as they took a one-point lead into halftime on the back of a Chris Rhodes punt return for a touchdown. However, Belton would push through for a couple scores in the second half and send […]
Adapting to Virtual Learning
THS Media’s Nate Morton sat down with several students and teachers to discuss their adjustments to virtual learning as part of their every day reality.
Softball Throttles Raytown to Win Regular Season Finale (video + photos)
The Truman softball team shelled Raytown 11-1 last night to wrap-up a 20-8 regular season. They begin district play on Tuesday. Here are some highlights from last night’s game. Photos by Makenzie Burnett JV Softball photos by Makenzie Burnett
Boys’ Swimming Meet (photos)
A photo gallery from Wednesday’s swimming meet. Photos by Kailey Sterling.
Cross Country meet @ Grain Valley (photos)
A photo gallery from the cross country team’s meet in Grain Valley. Photos by Regan Getman
Soccer Wins Big on Senior Night (video + photos)
The boys’ soccer team easily won their senior night game a little over a week ago. They were led by DeAnjalo Holman’s hat-trick. Here are the highlights. Photos by Makenzie Burnett
On Senior Nights and Empty Stadiums…
BY CAMERON CAMMACK As senior nights get closer for Truman athletes, bittersweet feelings circulate the environment as teams aren’t getting the typical seasons they’re used to. As of right now, there are no student sections allowed at any ISD sporting events which has led to disappointment among the […]
Volleyball Loses a Close One and Looks Ahead (video + photos)
The volleyball team lost a tough 5-set thriller against Grain Valley on Tuesday. They also had their senior night postponed. We talked with several volleyball players about the week. Our live coverage of the game: Photos by Jaylon Pickens
Softball Prepares For Last Game of Regular Season (video)
We caught up with a few softball players to talk about the last game of the regular season and the upcoming postseason.
Homecoming King & Queen React (video & photos)
We talked with the Homecoming King & Queen about their win and the unique circumstances of the crowning. Photos by Makenzie Burnett
Football Team Reacts to No Homecoming Game
We caught up with a few football players who told us how they feel about not having a homecoming game this season.
Homecoming Postponed
The annual homecoming game has been postponed. There’s a chance it will be made up this Saturday at noon. As soon as we know more we’ll bring it to you. They will wait as late as 10:00 a.m. tomorrow to make the announcement. If the game cannot be […]
Homecoming Preview (video)
The homecoming candidates who were here this week discussed their feelings about being on court this year. The football team talked about this week’s upcoming Homecoming game and why they believe they’ll find success.
Soccer Senior Night Preview (video)
We caught up with several soccer players to talk about tonight’s senior night game. They discussed how much they’ll miss playing at Truman and some of their favorite moments in their careers.
Softball defeats Chrisman (photos + interviews)
Photos from softball’s win over William Chrisman. Photos by Nate Morton. Reaction to the win:
Wagon Wheel Football Game (video & photos)
Highlights from last week’s Wagon Wheel football game Photos by Makenzie Burnett
Soccer @ Van Horn (photo gallery)
Photos from soccer’s battle with their crosstown rivals from Van Horn. Photos by Alexandra Zambrano.
Softball vs. Grain Valley (photo gallery)
Photos from softball’s game against Grain Valley. Photos by Hunter Springs
Girls’ Golf vs. Notre Dame de Sion (photo gallery)
Girls’ golf against Notre Dame de Sion. Photos by Hunter Springs
Band Senior Night (photo gallery)
Photos from band’s performance last week and their senior night ceremony. Photos by Hunter Springs and Alexandra Zambrano
C Team Soccer vs Belton (photo gallery)
Photo gallery from C Team Soccer’s match-up with Belton. Photos by Hunter Springs.
Wagon Wheel Rivalry Pregame Show (video)
This is the pregame show for tonight’s wagon wheel rivalry. It will air directly before the game on our youtube channel.
Truman Soccer Blasts Excelsior Springs (video)
Truman soccer scores a big win over Excelsior Springs. Highlights: Truman soccer reacts to the win:
Truman Football Falls to Grain Valley (video/photos)
Truman football drops a tough one to Grain Valley. Highlights Photos by Makenzie Burnett and Regan Getman
The Wick of a Worldwide Pandemic
BY REGAN HENNING Lighting the candle, the scent makes its way around the room, muttering its greetings to every corner, and even manages to squeeze in the miniscule space where the teenager’s face meets a pillow. As soon as it invades the small space, it’s gone. The comfort […]
Volleyball Wins a Close One (photos)
Truman takes out St. Joseph’s in a thriller. Photos by Kailey Sterling
It’s High School…but Different
BY VIVIANA VALENTINE The painted red hallways are taped off, masked people are dodging each other, and teachers are yelling “6 feet apart!” Truman Highschool has changed during this 2020 year. Truman changed scheduling this year to alternate depending on your last name. Group A is one week […]
A Senior’s Story: Anything But Normal
BY CAMERON CAMMACK Sitting behind a computer screen, hundreds of students are returning to school through the Internet. With the continuous progression of COVID-19 and it being apparent in our everyday lives, going back to school has seemed to cause more anxiety than excitement. Among my peers and […]
The Arts Respond to a New Schedule (video)
Students from choir, band, and orchestra explained what the changes to the school year mean to them.
Boys’ Soccer Drops A Close One (video/photos)
The boys’ soccer team came up just short against Staley as they fell in penalty kicks. highlights: photos by Alexandra Zambrano-Arambula
Football Looks Ahead to Oak Park (video)
The Truman football team will attempt to avoid an 0-3 start tonight when they take on Oak Park at Staley. The Patriots have suffered narrow defeats in each of their first two games. They hope to finish as strong as they start this week.
Volleyball Wins Home Opener (video/photos)
The Truman volleyball team swept North Kansas City in their home opener on Thursday night. Highlights Reaction to the win: Photos by Makenzie Burnett and Jaylon Pickens
Softball Wins Big on Senior Night (video/photos)
The Truman softball team smashed Oak Park 12-0 on senior night. highlights: Reaction: Photos by Hunter Springs:
Football Falls Just Short on Senior Night (Video/Photos)
Truman football fell just a couple points shy of victory for the second straight week. This time a late comeback from Winnetonka handed them an L on senior night. Two close calls will have the Patriots hungry for win number one this Friday against Oak Park. Highlights: Reaction […]
