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The Blue Streak

  • Saturday, January 18: Boys V Wrestling @ Newton HS @ 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM, Washburn Rural High School
  • Friday, January 17: Hall of Fame Induction @ 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM, WRHS Cafeteria
  • Friday, January 17: Boys/Girls JV/V Basketball vs Emporia @ 3:30 PM – 9:30 PM, Washburn Rural High School
  • Friday, January 17: V Bowling @ Olathe Lanes East @ 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM, Washburn Rural High School
  • Friday, January 17: Boys V Wrestling @ Newton HS @ 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM, Washburn Rural High School
  • Thursday, January 16: AF JROTC Awards & Parent Meeting @ 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM, WRHS Library
  • Thursday, January 16: Open Gym @ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Gym A
  • Wednesday, January 15: Varsity Bowling Quad @ 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM, Gage Center Bowl, Washburn Rural High School
  • Wednesday, January 15: Washburn HS Honor Band @ All Day, White Concert Hall, Washburn University, Topeka, KS
  • Wednesday, January 15: District Early Release
The student news site of Washburn Rural High School

The Blue Streak

The student news site of Washburn Rural High School

The Blue Streak

Boys swimming competes at local meets

Boys swimming competes at local meets

Molly Worley, Writer December 20, 2024

Lately, Washburn Rural's Boys Swim team has competed at local meets, scoring well in both. The head coach, Bob Burdick originally focused on coaching the girls swim team, but took over the coaching...

Boys basketball takes second at Shawnee Mission East Tournament

December 20, 2024

The boys' Basketball team looks to bounce back after the second-place finish in the Shawnee Mission East Tournament after falling short to Highland Park 49-65. The boys were rolling after two straight...

WRHS boys and girls Wrestling starting strong

WRHS boys and girls Wrestling starting strong

Morgan Ray December 20, 2024

Boys and girls wrestling have both had a phenomenal couple of weeks as they experience early success in their season. The girls started off by bringing home a plaque, taking first at a tournament in...

Girls basketball takes second at Desoto Tournament

Girls basketball takes second at Desoto Tournament

Calvin Manthe December 20, 2024

From December 10th-14th the Lady Blue Basketball team played in the Desoto Hardwood Classic where they would come in second place. The Lady Blues were on a roll in their first two games defeating Liberty...

Freshmen volleyball opens season

Elizabeth Halstead September 16, 2024

The Washburn Rural High School freshman volleyball team played their first volleyball quad-match of the season on Sept. 5, 2024. They played against three other teams, Seaman High School, Emporia High...

Friday night lights 9/6

Friday night lights 9/6

Molly Worley, Photographer September 9, 2024

WRHS Football In The Summer

WRHS Football In The Summer

Calvin Manthe May 23, 2024

WRHS football is getting ready for their upcoming season looking to capitalize on a phenomenal 2023 season, going 11-1 with their only lose coming in sub-state. They have a busy schedule to help prepare...

A wrap on boy's tennis

A wrap on boy’s tennis

Molly Worley, Writer May 20, 2024

The 2024 Spring season for the Varsity Washburn Rural boy’s tennis team has been an exciting one. Taking on duels against various surrounding high schools such as Hayden, Seaman, Shawnee Heights, Highland...

Girl's Varsity swim team wins Topeka city meet

Girl’s Varsity swim team wins Topeka city meet

Calvin Manthe May 17, 2024

On Friday, May 3rd, the Washburn Rural Girls Varsity Swim Team won the Topeka City Swim Meet for the 21st time in a row. The Lady Blue took first place among 7 schools including De Soto, Independence,...

Sulzen-Watson throws the distance at KU Relays

Sulzen-Watson throws the distance at KU Relays

Molly Worley, Photographer April 25, 2024

2024 marks the 101 anniversary of the Kansas Relays. Hosted by the University of Kansas at Rock Chalk Park, on April 18,19, and 20, this meet allows high school and college student-athletes across the...

JV/V Track meet (4/17/24)

JV/V Track meet (4/17/24)

Molly Worley, Photographer April 19, 2024

WRHS Track Meet

Morgan Ray and Molly Worley April 18, 2024

This Wednesday, April 17, 2024, is the last home track meet of the year. It is a mix of both varsity and junior varsity athletes. Although for the athletes who made it into the Kansas Jayhawks meet this...

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