Jack Longhauser, of Curé of Ars in Leawood, has his eye on the prize as he breaks through the St. Joseph defense looking to score during Curé’s fourth grade matchup against St. Joseph. The game would be a battle, but Curé would come out on top, 26-22. LEAVEN PHOTO BY JAY SOLDNER
The Catholic Youth Organization kicked off its basketball season on Jan. 11 with a host of games across the archdiocese.
St. Joseph’s Madeline Meddock gets ready to pass to teammate Agnes Vossen (23) as the two work the ball through the Prince of Peace defense. St. Joseph’s offense was humming as they rolled to a 20-6 victory in a battle of fourth graders. LEAVEN PHOTO BY JAY SOLDNER
Leaven photographer Jay Soldner grabbed his camera and caught a slew of them at St. Joseph Church in Shawnee. Both boys and girls teams battled it out on the hardwoods for basketball supremacy.
Olathe’s Prince of Peace girls fourth grade coach Jeron Eller shouts instructions to his team in their matchup against St. Joseph. Prince of Peace would fall short in the game, losing 20-6. LEAVEN PHOTO BY JAY SOLDNER
Here are just a few photos that Soldner captured during his outing. Check out The Leaven’s Facebook page for more game action.