Lawrence High shines in 1970 sports season
King Football slumped to a 4-5 season as basketball reached the state meet after 22 years and wrestling sent competitors to state for the first time. Gymnastics captured its 10th Kansas prep title in 11 years while track placed sixth led by Mark Harris 16 points. Lawrence cagers beat Shawnee Mission East 67-65 in regional play.
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Lawrence High
LHS
Lions
Kansas Prep
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Shawnee Mission East
Lawrence Lions 1970 season ends with Salina loss and strong state showing
Lawrence High fields a 15-7 basketball season under Darrell Falen, led by Gary Hammer 16.6 ppg, with a state bid run halted by Salina 79-63. Wrestling and gymnastics shine as Chris Albert and Richard Pierce place at state, while Mark Harris stars in track. Football, despite a 19-14 loss to Shawnee Mission North, shows moments of strength. Coach Pfutzenreuter resigns before year end.
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Gary Hammer
Sunflower League
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Bob Manning
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Manning
Wichita East
Mark Harris
Harris
LHS
Kent McDonald
Spearman
Jim Norris
Lawrence High
Shawnee Mission North
Indians
North
Dave Chambliss
Bob Floyd
Don Pfutzenreuter
Tribe's Future Bright at Haskell Junior College 1970
Haskell Junior College's athletic program saw a stronger 1970 season after a new regime led by athletic director and football coach Noah Allen. The Tribe posted three football wins amid injuries and a 50-man roster, while basketball began improving under Wayne Postoak with a 9-3 record. Track saw a conference tie with Fairbury and honors for Joe Gritts and Harry Lane. Off-field upgrades included brighter stadium lighting and a new rubberized track.
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Haskell
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Enoch Oktellik
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Gritts
Tony Coffin
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al Waquie
Lane
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Ind
NEW Tribe
Noah Allen
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Johnny Smith
Cecil Harry
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McCoy
Massachusetts
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Shaw Auto Service
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