April 1, 2026
Santa Fe Times Sports
SF boys get big I-70 win, battle Otterville, Hardin Central
It was a Highway 23 showdown last Friday night at Santa Fe as the Chiefs took on the Concordia Orioles. The last meeting was in the conference tourney with CHS winning 46-39. Junior Will Leabo started the scoring party for the Chiefs getting a three ball to drop, then Logan Wilsie scored, four straight, Leabo got another bucket and CHS burned a timeout to talk things over down 9-0. Ethan Finkeldei scored the next basket, and at the 3:28 mark Concordia got on the board for 11-2. The Orioles showed some life though, drawing the quarter to a close at 13-7.
SFHS winter sports Senior Night
Santa Fe Times photos by Klarissa Olvera
2026 SFHS Courtwarming
On Friday, Feb. 13, Santa Fe High School held Courtwarming during half time of the boys game against Concordia. The 2025 King and Quen were, from left: Hayden Toliver, son of Tricia Toliver of Waverly and Lucas Toliver of Blackburn; and Lillian Plattner, daughter of Darnishia Plattner of Waverly and Andrew Plattner of Waverly. For more from this event, see page 5. ( Santa Fe Times photo by Klarissa Olvera)
TL girls take 3rd in St. Peter’s Tournament
Trinity Lutheran girls place 3rd in St. Peter's Tournament
Academic All-State VB players
Seven Santa Fe volleyball players earned Academic All-State
SF boys battle Cougars, Tigers in conference action
The Santa Fe boys played in Cougar country on the 6th of February at Crest Ridge on Court Warming night. The Cougars are 18 and 6 and fresh off of a big win over Higginsville the game prior. The ball was tipped and in 23 seconds Ethan Finkeldei let one fly from the corner, splashing it home for a 3-0 Chiefs lead. The Cougars answered back soon and with the full court press they ran the score to a 12-3 advantage. Finkeldei hit down low for 12-5, CRHS added a free throw, and then freshman Brayden Livingston hit a corner three making it 13-8 at 3:30. Another three was delivered by Finkeldei at 1:22 however the Cougars stretched their lead to 26-11 after one. Finkeldei would pace the Chiefs with 11 in the contest, getting 8 in the 1st quarter.
Lady Chiefs split conference games
Mia Lark got Santa Fe off on the right foot at Crest Ridge last Friday night. The senior knocked down a three, and then Brooke Dierking got a score for a 5-0 Santa Fe advantage. The Lady Cougars roared back though, using their defensive pressure and scoring the next 11 points as the first quarter ended 11-5.
Keastin Kitchen signs to play collegiate volleyball at Sterling College
Keastin Kitchen signed to play collegiate volleyball at Sterling College
SF girls nab consolation side victory at Slater Wildcat Classic
After the Brunswick loss to open the Wildcat Classic, the Lady Chiefs took on Pilot Grove on the left side of the bracket. Santa Fe would prove too much for the Lady Tigers in this one, rolling to a 45-29 decision. The opening quarter netted 9 points for Santa Fe and 5 for Pilot Grove. Freshman Tynlee Koch hit a three and added a bucket, and Elise Michael, and Abbi Mueller also produced scores in the frame.
Santa Fe takes on the classic, matches up with the Mules
After a short winter weather delay, the 45th annual Slater Wildcat Classic fired up last week on Tuesday night for girl’s action, and Wednesday night for the boys. Santa Fe was in the house to take on the Carrollton Trojans of the MRVCE, for the late game on 1-28-26. Originally slated for a 9 p.m. start, the game began early. The two teams had met previously back in December with CHS notching a 75-51 win at home.