Michael Smith

3 weeks ago | grainvalleynews.com | Michael Smith |Michaël Smith

by Michael Smith, Grain Valley NewsRecent Grain Valley graduates Toby Inman and Eli Monrian were pumped when they heard the news. Inman, a linebacker. received a text from the defensive coordinator of the Grain Valley football team, Matt Curts, that he was selected to play in the 2025 DM Law Kansas vs. Missouri All-Star Game, which will take place Friday at Liberty High School. Monrian, a tight end, received the same news from his tight ends coach. “I was really excited,” Inman said.

Oct 12, 2024 | grainvalleynews.com | Michael Smith |Michaël Smith

by Michael SmithThe start of Friday’s game was less than ideal for the Grain Valley football team. After getting a stop on defense during the opening possession against Belton on the road, the offense had a gaffe. Junior quarterback Chase Neer tried to get a swing pass out to sophomore running back Sjoeren Aumua, but the pass fell to the ground.

Sep 17, 2024 | grainvalleynews.com | Michael Smith |Michaël Smith

by Michael SmithGrain Valley head boys soccer coach Brett Lewis was not pleased with how his team played. His Eagles had a Suburban White Conference matchup against Fort Osage Monday on the road, and while they were creating chances at the opponent’s goal, there were issues with their first touch, finishing shots, and connecting on passes in the attacking third of the field. In fact, Grain Valley trailed the Indians 1-0 going into the final 10 minutes of the game.

Apr 12, 2024 | mediamikes.com | Michael Smith |Michael David Smith |Mike Gencarelli

CIVIL WARStarring: Kirsten Dunst, Wagner MouraDirected by: Alex GarlandRating: RRunning Time: 1 hr 49 minsA24In a time when America is more divided politically since before the 20th century, the near dystopian future of “Civil War” seems like an all too scary proposition of a possible reality.

Mar 14, 2024 | grainvalleynews.com | Michael Smith |Michaël Smith

by Michael SmithFor the past two seasons, the Grain Valley boys golf team has been put on the map. The Eagles made the Missouri State High School Boys Golf Championships in 2022 and 2023 and finished seventh and sixth respectively. Those were the only times in the history of the program in which Grain Valley got to compete at the event. Now, the team is hoping to make it back for a third time this time with some new players entering the fold.