Jayhawks rout Tigers to stretch season-high win streak
Malakai Vetock worked two innings around a single and a walk to keep Kansas ahead in midweek action as Sawyer Smith doubled and Ian Francis drove in a run to push the lead to 4-1. Ky Counsell praised the offense’s consistency while Kansas added late runs to seal a 9-3 win over Missouri. The win sets up a three game series with Cincinnati.
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Lawrence High hires Thoren as new Lions coach
Lawrence High School names Thoren, a Kansas alumnus and former UConn and Mississippi State defensive analyst, as head coach joining a program tied for most state championships. Thoren played for the Jayhawks and helped LHS win three straight state titles in the early 1990s, with coaching stints at Free State and the Chiefs. Lawrence finished 4-5 last season, losing in the first playoff round, after Clint Bowen left for Oklahoma State.
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Free State hires Dye as girls wrestling coach in Free State program rebuild
MELLE DYE has been named Free State girls wrestling coach as the Firebirds rebuild from a one-wrestler program. The Lawrence coach will lead a young squad with two seniors and several incoming freshmen. Dye brings wrestling and soccer experience from Alderson Broaddus and Ottawa, and credits Daijah Preston for shaping the team. Returning qualifiers Delaney Earl and Mars Pierson lead a core that includes two-time state qualifier Earl, while other veterans focus on development and postseason goals. Dye also serves as an assistant coach for Lawrence soccer and contemplates leaving those duties to focus on Free State wrestling.
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