Free State swimmers shine as Portela breaks league record
Free State senior Jordan Portela wins the 200 yard freestyle at the Sunflower League Championships, clocking 1:41.00 to topple his own league mark while teammate Stephen Johnson places second and both set pace for a Firebirds runner up finish. Lawrence High's Stephen Johnson also claims the 500 freestyle as Lancers place sixth overall.
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Chad Bourdon
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Kent McDonald
Alex Heckman
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Edge in experience could decide Super Bowl clash
Houston AP notes that the edge for New England lies in experience as the Patriots meet the Falcons for the league title. Brady reflects on controlling emotions, staying focused, and using the right level of intensity in this emotional game. The Falcons counter with some players who have prior Super Bowl exposure, but the Pats’ seven SB run with coach and quarterback remains a key factor.
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Brady Sainted Mindset On Super Bowl Rise
Tom Brady stresses moderation for Super Bowl week and looks back at past title runs. He notes a long day with extra pregame and halftime time, warns to conserve energy for the 41/2 to five hour ordeal, and cites mental approach as key to Atlanta’s run to a second Super Bowl in 51 seasons.
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Mitchell Ballock scores season high in Eudora win over Ottawa
Mitchell Ballock poured in 48 points as Eudora beat Ottawa 79-78 in double overtime at Ottawa. Ballock hit six threes and eight free throws for the Cardinals (13-1, No. 4 in 4A-1). Ottawa star Isaac McCullough had 27 points for the Cyclones (9-4, No. 2). Veritas Christian defeated Wichita Classical 64-52, led by Tucker Flory with 18 points and multiple double-digit scorers for the Eagles (6-11).
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Ryan Verbanic
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Rock Jerome
Perry Carroll
Bethea
Drew Bones
Krys Johnson
Cooper Diel
Veritas Christian
Wichita Classical
Tucker Flory
Eagles
Michael Rask
Weston Flory
Kammal Dowdell
KU-TCU Women at a Glance
Kansas and TCU meet at Allen Fieldhouse in a Big 12 clash as KU hosts its Jayhawk for a Cure night with pink admission for fund raising. Kopatich leads KU while Calvert eyes rebound from slow stretch, and both rosters feature tight matchups against a 10-10 Horned Frogs squad.
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Kansas reel in Louisiana recruits amid KU recruiting buzz
Jayhawks add Williams from Louisiana and Harris, Jason, and Charlot praise Beaty staff. Williams has sub 43 second 40 time interest from TCU UCLA Mississippi State while Tune from Hebron Texas draws interest from Oklahoma Texas A&M. KU capitalizes on Tony Hull ties as Pelican State prospects commit reminders.
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