Firebirds eye improvement as Free State opens season
Free State High girls basketball returns experienced core led by juniors Kristin Bock Jayia Chadwick Katie Rhodes and Lauren Wilkinson with coach Craig Hershiser optimistic about scoring from the backcourt. Transfer Jackie Dubois will start at point guard adding depth and defense to a squad aiming to build on last season’s 9 13 finish and near state berth. The Firebirds travel to Wyandotte for season opener with key roles anticipated from sophomores Stacie Garland Megan Dougherty and post players Erin McKenzie Susie Epp.
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Free State Varsity Rosters and Upcoming Schedule
The Free State varsity roster lists juniors Kristin Bock Joyia Chadwick April Del Campo Jackie Dubois Laura Farley Malinda Gwaltney Anna Harvey Joy Jackson Erin McKennie Christina Neighbors Katie Rhodes and Lauren Wilkinson with sophomores Megan Dougherty Susie Epp Stacie Garland Stephani Helder Sarah Rooney and Emily Yessen. Head coach Craig Hershiser, assistants Stu Strecker Aimee Ziegler Krista Stikes. December events in Kansas City Wyandotte include at Olathe fast Tournament December 9 11 and 18 at Lawrence High 2 30 p.m. January 6 at Leavenworth 13 at Olathe South 15 at Notre Dame de Linn 18 at Olathe East 25 29 at DeSoto Tournament February 1 vs Shawnee Mission Northwest 5 30 p.m. 4 at Lawrence High 7 p.m. 8 vs Topeka Highland Park 7 p.m. 10 vs SM North 7 p.m. 15 at SM West 18 vs SM South 7 p.m. 22 at Olathe North 5 30 p.m. 24 vs SM East 7 p.m. March 2 4 sub state 9 11 state.
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Local high school boys basketball previews roll in for season
Coaches Jack Schreiner Mark Vancuren Larry Hogan and others lead teams with 7 14 5 16 and 22 3 records last season Top returners include Criswell Krivoshin Dougherty McMichael Bellinger and Simien across Free State Leavenworth SM East SM North SM West and more with schedules facing Blue Valley Olathe North Topeka and Lawrence venues and tournaments through February.
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Glass enters Royals bid race with $75 million on table
David Glass, Wal-Mart chairman and hand picked successor, may bid beyond the existing $75 million offer for the Kansas City Royals. He has reentered the bidding process as MLB owners prepare to meet in January. The sale proceeds would benefit charities per the late Ewing Kauffman plan.
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Local girls basketball teams open season with mixed results
The report covers multiple teams led by coaches Platt Morrisey Mowry Ingram and others. Notable returners include May Glover Guntert Jennings VanHoose Saving and Stodghill with schedules listing games against Shawnee Heights Free State Olathe East and Emporia tournament events. Strong inside play is anticipated for Leavenworth while SM South seeks to defend its state presence with Hoak and Simmons as leaders.
Pioneers Aim For Top Spot In Sunflower League
Leavenworth leads the Sunflower League early with four returning starters including 6-8 Wayne Simien as No. 1 in preseason voting. Emporia opens at No. 2 as Leavenworth challenges top teams. other schools show varied record projections and key returning players across Lawrence, Free State, Olathe South, and SM West.
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