Free State High, KU extend stadium use deal for season
Free State High will play four home football games at Memorial Stadium next season under a renewed agreement with Kansas University, at roughly 3700 dollars per game, matching this season’s rent. KU officials also assured cooperation for the River City Baseball Festival at Hogland Ballpark and confirmed baseball tournament plans for May.
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Firebirds sweep dual meet as girls win 12 of 17 events
Firebirds excel in a track dual, with girls claiming 12 victories in 17 events. standout performances include Nick Squier’s first 1,600 in five years, winning in 4:35.42, Danny Schneider’s 9:42.70 in the 3,200, and a close 1-2 finish for Alex Rock and Spencer Martin in the 800. Dale Sipple captured the pole vault as the 1,600 and 3,200 relays also prevailed.
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Henrickson energizes KU as fans rally behind change
KU coach Bonnie Henrickson wins early support from fans and players as excitement grows around the women's program. Virginia Tech cadet band will honor Henrickson with a tune at home games while boosters praise her upbeat approach and players’ eagerness to adapt. Henrickson hopes to draw 10 friends per attendee to the first game to boost momentum.
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Lions fall to Blue Valley despite late pressure
Lawrence High and Blue Valley met at Youth Sports Inc. fields with Blue Valley edging LHS 2-0. Becca Glenn made a key save, but two late goals by Krista Coulas and Nikki Burczyk sealed the win as LHS struggled to convert chances and noted improved play overall.
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Lions face back-to-back road games this week at three Kansas venues
The Lions travel to Shawnee Mission North today then host Leavenworth and Pembroke Hill in two consecutive games at YSI. Coach Weil notes the long stretch tests endurance, but team spirit and adrenaline should power them to the final game.
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Free State routs Junction City in girls soccer
Free State High girls soccer crushed Junction City 10 to 0 on Monday. Clare Robinson and Rebekah Berkley each scored twice, Wallis Romzek added a goal and three assists, with Megan Hrenchir and Jenny Gwaltney sharing the shutout in halves. Firebirds improve to 2-5-1 and host Shawnee Mission South at 4 p.m. today at FSHS.
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Spencer wins at Topeka West golf invitational
Topeka West Invitational at Topeka Country Club sees Lawrence High senior Nathaniel Spencer shoot 1-under-par 70 to win by four strokes. LHS coach Ron Commons calls it an excellent win on the course hosting the state tournament. Free State places 18th with 374 strokes. upcoming meets scheduled at Lawrence Country Club and Hutchinson.
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Jayhawks sit fifth after opening rounds at Big 12 golf
Hutchinson Kansas University’s No 24 team stands fifth after day one of the Big 12 Championship at Prairie Dunes. KU posted 592 over two rounds on the par-70 course, trailing Texas 577 Oklahoma State 577 Kansas State 579 and Oklahoma 587. Andrew Price led KU with 147 for a tie for 14th. final round starts at 8 a.m. today.
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Kansas Basketball coaches pursue prep recruits in East Coast tour
Kansas coach Bill Self visited East Orange New Jersey to meet 6-9 forward Brandon Costner from Seton Hall Prep, with an official visit planned for fall. Costner lists KU along with UNC NC State Florida UConn Michigan Indiana and Villanova. Self to meet Tyler Smith and Micah Downs this week while Mario Chalmers is next. Galindo from Newark visited Pitt and will meet Rutgers then KU May 7. Malik Hairston's recruitment narrows. he will visit Oklahoma and then pick among KU OU Ohio State UCLA Michigan or Oregon next week.
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Lawrence High sweeps Leavenworth in softball doubleheader
Lawrence High beat Leavenworth 4-0 and 7-0 in a doubleheader led by Danielle Huff who went 3-for-3 in game one and 3-for-5 in game two with two doubles and three RBIs. Whitney Juneau and Lisa Pearse pitched, as LHS improves to 3-5 overall and 2-2 in the Sunflower League, preparing to face Olathe East.
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