Kowal shines as KU splits softball doubleheader
Freshman pitcher Jessi Kowal, from Sarasota Florida, was the losing pitcher in a 1-0 opener to Oklahoma State before earning the win in a 3-1 nightcap for Kansas. Kowal, now KU staff ace with Sarah Workman out for the season, yielded six hits in game one and helped the Jayhawks rebound after a tense sixth inning.
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Kansas
Kowal
Sarasota
Fla
Oklahoma State
Jayhawk Field
Cowgirls
Yeoman
Jayhawks
Sarah Workman
Tracy Bunge
Sara Holland
Kowal Leads KU Softball Past No 8 OSU 3 1
Kansas defeats Oklahoma State 3 to 1 as pitcher Jess Kowal earns a 10-14 record with a strong nine innings. Offensive spark comes from Sarah McCann Holland and Leor Leathers, while McPhail limits OSU to one hit in five innings. Kansas 22-25 overall and 6-4 Big 12 to host Oklahoma in a noon twin bill.
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Oklahoma State
Amy Lopez
Jenn Markert
Melissa Turley
Christy McPhail
Jessi Kowal
Kristina Johnson
Kowal
Lopez
Michelle Hubler
Leathers
McPhail
Overbrook
Bunge
Oklahoma
Sim Carries KU past Tech in final home match
Kansas University's 13th ranked Jayhawks topped Texas Tech 8-1 at the Robinson courts. Senior Christie Sim stepped into Kylie Hunt's spot at No 1, outlasting Zana Zlebnik and pairing with Brook Chiller for an 8-5 doubles win. KU improves to 17-2, 9-0 Big 12 while Tech falls to 9-9, 4-5.
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Kylie Hunt
Jayhawks
Texas Tech
Robinson Courts
Christie Sim
Hunt
Sim
Tech
Zana Zlebnik
Brook Chiller
Red Raiders
Christine van Regenmotter
Lakshimi Ravindra
Kris Sell
Amanda Earhart
Roland Thorngqvist
Free State Firebirds split with SM West in doubleheader
Free State baseball won 6 1 in the morning then lost 13 1 in the nightcap after a 6 4 win. Coach Mike Hill praised back to back wins and composure shown by Matt Heider, who closed the seventh. Brandon Johnson pitched well in relief as the Firebirds moved to 2 2 with a Tuesday doubleheader at Olathe South.
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SM South
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Bix Ellenbecker
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Heider
Vikings
Brandon Johnson
SM West
Matt Smith
Hill
Firebird
Tree State
Olathe South
Skip Skahan
Brad Pohl
Mike Asher
Johnson County
Josh Williamson
Todd Haworth
KU Regatta wins in Varsity eight and lightweight eight events
Kansas claimed wins in both varsity eight and lightweight eight at the Kansas Regatta. Varsity eight finished in 7 23 4 with Kansas State second, while lightweight eight clocked 7 38 0 to Creighton. KU also edged in second varsity eight by one second.
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Kansas State
Texas
Creighton
Nikia Rosenberger
Jennifer Adams
Sarah Canfield
Laura Hubert
Tara Lynn
Risa Petty
Abby Rosdahl
Becky Walburg
Kari Watson
Jessica Burge
Shawa Burton
Heather Daniels
Erin Dean
Kristi Dubiel
Birgit Ederer
Kristen Wiebe
Shannon Krider
Lions win JV baseball game at Holcom Complex
Leavenworth swept the doubleheader with a 20-0 win in game two. Bingham drove in three runs and Hartigan hit a two run homer for the Lions as the team improved to 1 3 in the series.
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Joey Hartigan
Lawrence
Leavenworth
Holcom Complex
Bingham
Hartigan
Lions
SM North Edges Free State In Soccer Duel
SM North edged Free State 1 to 0 at Shawnee Mission Soccer Complex on Saturday. Goalkeeper Marie Keplinger made nine first half saves while Anna Forman and Kristen Bock were praised for strong play. Free State falls to 0-3 and faces Olathe East at 4 15 p.m. Tuesday at Free State.
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Free State High
SM North
Shawnee Mission
Marie Keplinger
Anna Forman
Kristen Bock
Free State
Olathe East
Jayhawks Triumph Over Raiders In Big 12 Tilt
Kansas improves after a rough night with a 4-1 win over 19th ranked Texas Tech at Hogland-Maupin Stadium. KU pitchers hold Tech to seven hits, Dimmick belts a solo homer, Bailey seals save. Ward loses despite 14 strikeouts.
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Schriner
Randall
Schuster
Josh Bailey
Kansas
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Corson
Bailey
Andy Juday
Josh Dimmick
Sparky Wilhelm
Tech
Dimmick
Brandon O’neal
Clint Wyrick
Wilhelm
Randy Case
John Nelson
Raiders
Monty Ward
City expands softball space and moves to limit home runs
Clinton Lake Softball Complex opened last spring enabling more players to participate across 230 registered teams in men’s, women’s, and coed leagues. Home run limits range from five in some divisions to none in the lowest levels, with further field upgrades and improved outfields and netting underway.
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Lyon Park
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Hobbs Park
Stonelift
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