Free throw perfection lifts LHS over Olathe East 59 49
Lawrence High improved to 15 3 with a 59 49 road win at Olathe East fueled by a perfect 14 for 14 from the line. Sophomore Zaxton King led LHS with 16 points and two of four 3s as the Lions extended their win streak to seven. Coach Mike Lewis credited focus and late rebounding in a tough, physical matchup.
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Thompson leads FSHS to win on senior night
The Free State Firebirds beat Shawnee Mission East 52-44 on senior night at Free State High School. Jailen Thompson scored 13 as FSHS built a first half lead while Morae Downing, sidelined by injury, cheered from the bench and praised teammates for stepping up. Free State's defense pressured early and kept the pressure throughout.
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Kansas star Holly Kersgieter eyes 1000th point against Kansas State
Kansas junior guard Holly Kersgieter enters the Kansas State game aiming to become the first Jayhawk in Brandon Schneider’s tenure to reach 1,000 career points. She sits eight points shy after 18 in a 65-47 win at West Virginia, part of KU’s four-game surge toward an NCAA bid.
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Kansas faces Oklahoma in Big 12 showdown at Allen Fieldhouse
No. 8 Kansas Jayhawks (19-4, 8-2) host Oklahoma Sooners (14-10, 4-7) at noon. Kansas aims to rebound after a hard fought loss at Texas with coach Bill Self stressing focus and film study. Ochai Agbaji vented his frustration after the defeat while Mitch Lightfoot urged moving on to the next game.
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