Henrickson greets KU fans at inaugural radio call-in
Kansas women's basketball coach Bonnie Henrickson greeted about 50 in attendance at Henry T's Bar & Grill for her first public appearance since being hired. Athletic director Lew Perkins praised her golf prowess and supporters from KU staffers and Jayhawks joined the crowd, with a Virginia Tech caller wishing her well.
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Lottes and Baker lead FSHS track winners at dual meet
Free State senior Jimmy Lottes unleashed a career javelin best of 170 feet in light winds at the Free State High-Olathe North track dual, easing past the field and helping FSHS surfers to a strong day with nine first places. Lottes anchored the photo finish throws relay, part of a schedule tweak for added fun.
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Jets pick Jones Ward Washington in NFL draft
Sidelining Sunflower State players, Kansas University tackle Adrian Jones was taken in the fourth round by the New York Jets, followed by Ottawa University running back Derrick Ward and Kansas State safety Rashad Washington in the seventh round. Ward set an NAIA rushing record in 2003. Washington had three career interceptions for KU.
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Lions fall 2 0 to Blue Valley in season opener
Lawrence High girls soccer battles hard but loses 2 0 to Blue Valley at Youth Sports Inc. fields. Co coach David Platt praised the team's heart and effort and noted missed offensive chances as the Lions head into a brutal five day stretch with three more games this week. Raya Bowden produced the lone promising chance in the 35th minute as Lawrence keeper Shannon Fisher kept the Tigers off the scoreboard through the first half.
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KU Alumni ProveNon Drafted Players Can Thrive
After the NFL draft, Kansas University notes that several former Jayhawks, ignored in the draft, carved productive NFL careers as free agents. Five players, not household names, showed pro scouts they could contribute despite late selection limits and lack of first round bonuses. Broderick Thompson, a junior college transfer, faced initial disinterest.
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