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One of the few disappointing things I've encountered since covering sports in Wyandotte County is the fact that local fans are generally outnumbered when the teams travel to sub-state games or state games.

This has to change.

The latest example of it was yesterday at Bishop Miege High School.

Harmon fans were drastically outnumbered by some loud-mouth, annoying fans from Gardner-Edgerton High School. Those fans were among the worst I've ever encountered at any high school event.

Those fans had a great impact on the game. They rattled some of Harmon's players at the line and may have pressured officials to call a tighter game in the second half when it mattered most.

When Sumner Academy takes on Basehor-Linwood tonight at Basehor-Linwood High School, the same circumstances could happen again.

An inner-city team going on the road against a rural team is not a good recipe for fairness from officials. Sumner Academy fans (heck, residents of Wyandotte County) need to come out and support your local teams and coaches.

Get behind the Sabres tonight as they take on the Bobcats at the sub-state tournament. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. Sumner Academy is one of the best 4A programs in the state and they need great support to bring home the hardwood.

When Washington travels to state next week, the same needs to happen.

Although it's in Topeka, Washington needs to turn that arena to "Wash House West." Hitch a ride with friends and family to Topeka. Washington is going through one of the best Cinderella runs in local history.

Fans and students must be loud. They can and must make an impact.

If Sumner Academy moves on to state, the same thing needs to happen in Salina, Kan., next week. Take the day off. Take the week off.

Do anything you can to support kids, teams, schools and coaches from KCK. They deserve and need your support.