KU Softball Seeks Lift With Liz Kocon Back In Lineup
Kansas University softball returns to action with Liz Kocon healthy and back as a key middle lineup force. Coach Megan Smith lauds Kocon as a battler and leader while seniors Britany Hile and Allie Clark pace a reshaped infield. Freshmen and transfers add depth as KU heads to Florida for the Jacksonville tournament starting with No. 25 North Carolina.
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Mitchell named top recruiter with Big Ten acclaim
Mitchell earned Rivals recognition as a top recruiter in 2006 and 2007, with Illinois classes ranking in the top 35 nationally amid star players. His career spans KU, Minnesota, Michigan State, and Illinois, shaping pro prospects such as Charles Rogers, T.J. Duckett, Plaxico Burress, and Rashard Mendenhall. Duckett and Rogers praise his mentorship and accessibility, while Rogers credits East Lansing as a second home thanks to Mitchell.
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Self urges KU to tighten defense ahead of ISU game
Kansas coach Bill Self stresses defense as key to overcoming shooting slumps and foul trouble. He notes bench scoring by Little Beleford and Robinson, praises Johnson’s aggression, and says Josh Selby practiced despite a foot stress reaction with uncertain Saturday status against Iowa State.
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Free State and Lawrence High bowlers excel in tri and quad events
In Atchison, Lawrence High boys Austin Bennett led with a 556 series including a 253 high game as LHS took third, with Riley Gentry and Pace Loggins following. LHS girls standout Kierstan Warren led with 471 as the Lions took third. In Topeka, Free State placed third in a four team event led by Nick Conrad’s 655 series, with Michelle Schieffer leading the girls in fourth place.
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