Bechard Leads Blue to KVA All-Star Volleyball Win
Ashley Bechard sparked the Blue team to a 15-7 13-15 16-14 15-9 victory over Red in the Kansas Volleyball Association all-star match at Washburn Rural. Also on Red were future KU signees Dani McHenry, Lindsey Morris, and Jill Dorsey. Bechard, a KU walk-on, delivered a late tip for the decisive fourth game as Ray Bechard watched.
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Peterson ready for another shot at O-North in state Legion
Lawrence Raiders face Olathe North in the first round of the State Legion Baseball Tournament at Klein-Scott Field. Eric Peterson, Free State High alum, seeks payback after two losses to North last season. Peterson owns a 14-1 summer record with a 1.51 ERA and 99 strikeouts in 79 innings. The Raiders, 35-17, boast strong bats led by Berner, Wingert, Scott, Bailey, and Brown, while Peterson starts today hoping to advance in the double-elimination event.
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Pierce Reflects On Boston Ties After Injury Return
Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce recalls strong city support after his injury. He finished eighth in league scoring with 2,071 points, the first Celt above 2,000 since Larry Bird in 1987-88, and described Boston as his current home while eyeing more championships there.
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Kansas All-Star game features injuries and big plays
In a Shawnee Heights High School basketball showcase, North and South squads faced injuries and standout moments. Wayne Simien sat out on doctor’s orders, Blair Waltz played through a sprained left ankle, and Erin Menard suffered a broken leg late in the first quarter. Heath Knight scored eight as North won 92-84, while the event highlighted late high school careers and college-bound futures for several players.
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Manning joins Mavericks after Jazz move fuels depth boost
Danny Manning averaged 9.8 points in 19.2 minutes and hit a late three to help Utah win Game One against Dallas. Jazz GM confers that Manning brings bench depth, while Manning, his agent, and Utah officials discuss finances and family moves ahead of the Dallas signing. Don Nelson praises Manning as a veteran scorer and playmaker who strengthens the Mavericks bench.
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