Firebirds eye post dominate future with Manning Craft trio
Free State's girls plan an up tempo shift to a post powered attack next season led by sophomore Taylor Manning and versatile senior Kelsey Craft. They anticipate more size with Ashli Hill joining from Southwest Junior High and a guard corps featuring Maggie Hull Rosie Hull and Wren Wiebe as possible starters.
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Bell optimistic about 2007 Royals squad
Surprise, Ariz. Kansas City Royals manager Buddy Bell reports full attendance at spring camp with 59 players. He cites strong chemistry, added depth, and open competition for rotation and bullpen slots as the club eyes improved performance after three straight 100-loss seasons. Key acquisitions Gil Meche Octavio Dotel and David Riske join a roster that includes Alex Gordon and Teahen Brown and DeJesus competing for spots. Reggie Sanders remains a veteran outfield option post knee surgery.
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City adult spring leagues deadlines and open gyms noted
Registration for city adult spring softball dodgeball and basketball ends next Wednesday. An organizational kickball meeting is at 7 p.m. next Thursday at the Community Building. Umpires orientation is 10 a.m. Saturday at South Park Center. Open gyms for volleyball and basketball run at Cordley School on select evenings through March 8.
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Community sports signups and camps in Lawrence area
Local notices list multiple sports events and opportunities. Deerfield School ball sessions Fri 6 to 9 p.m. through March 23. Lawrence Half-Marathon and 5K registration underway for April 15 benefiting Health Care Access and the Gibson Huston Love Fund. Lions Firebirds Camp, DCABA tryouts, senior golf league signup, and volleyball, soccer, and KU baseball activities with contact details and registration links.
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Royals sign eight players in one-year deals
In Surprise, Arizona, catcher John Buck joined eight Royals to sign one-year contracts. Also inked were reliever Joel Peralta and Rule 5 pick Joakim Soria. The group included lefty Neal Musser, Danny Christensen, righty Ryan Braun, Leo Nunez, and outfielder-first baseman Justin Huber.
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Wellsville Girls Edge De Soto In Narrow Win
Wellsville High defeated De Soto 44 to 40 in a girls basketball game moved from last week. Erica Patton led Wellsville with 15 points while Jackie Goleman matched it for De Soto with 15 as the third quarter surge by Wellsville produced the decisive 17 points.
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