Luinstra Transforms Firebirds Scoring Role This Season
Free State junior guard Garrett Luinstra has emerged as a key scorer for the Firebirds after winter break, averaging 18.7 points in three games and displaying a lethal step-back three. Once a defensive-focused sub, he overcame illness and injuries to become a primary offensive threat alongside Sam Stroh’s team.
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Jayhawks' big Monday trip boosts Big 12 road tests
Kansas coach Lucas notes the Big Monday win at Iowa State comes as three of the next six games are away. The Jayhawks travel to No. 7 West Virginia next Tuesday, then to No. 5 Kentucky on Jan 28, and visit Kansas State in Manhattan on Feb 6 as part of a demanding road stretch.
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Kansas guard Bo Vick a rising star and teammate reflections
Kansas guard Bo Vick, a two sport standout with a close group of mentors, shares his basketball focus after choosing to concentrate on hoops. He praises teammates Josh Jackson Frank Mason III Devonté Graham and Landon Lucas for leadership and support while noting his year learning under Bill Self and his solid 76-72 win at Iowa State.
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Free State boys swim team dominates Blue Valley Southwest triangular
Free State won 10 of 12 events to seal first place at the Blue Valley Southwest triangular. Evan Eskilson, Evan Yoder, Jordan Portela, Chad Bourdon, and all three relays claimed events. Bishop Seabury girls fall to McLouth 61-27 in the McLouth Invitational after a tied first quarter and halftime. Celia Taylor-Pucket led Seabury with 10 points, Kayleigh Boos 8, Emily Heinz 7.
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Lawrence High Bowlers Place Second at Topeka Seaman Meet
Lawrence High boys and girls bowling teams finished second at the Topeka Seaman tournament held Tuesday at Westridge Lanes. The girls were 32 pins behind Shawnee Heights with Holly Evans second and Diamonique Vann, Morgan Daniels, and Renea McNemee top ten. Cameron Stussie led the LHS boys with a 637 series in fifth. The same day Bishop Seabury’s boys beat Riverside 100-55 in McLouth Invitational pool play. Seahawks advance to the championship game at 6 p.m. Saturday.
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Piper Tops Veritas Boys in Spring Hill Tournament
Veritas Christian boys fall 68 to 31 as Trey Husly and Tucker Flory lead with eight points each in a Tuesday matchup against Kansas City Piper during the Spring Hill tournament.
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Lions surge despite Stafford foul trouble in tight game
Lawrence High relied on stifling defense and balanced scoring as Ajekwu and teammates produced double figures. Stafford battled fouls in the first half, yet the Lions rode a collective effort and pressured Topeka West into 19 turnovers to pull ahead.
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Free State bowls boys tie top score as Schrader rises
Conti nformation from page 10 shows Jimenez led with a 704 series and 235 average, while Rayn Schrader broke personal records with a 674 series and placed third. Firebirds finished first. Free State girls placed second behind Washburn Rural led by Nicole Miele’s five percent series and Morgan Wright and Sydney Jordan.
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Kansas Faces WVU In Tough Big 12 Clash At Allen Fieldhouse
Kansas hosts West Virginia at Allen Fieldhouse aiming to snap a six game skid against ranked opponents. Jessica Washington earned Big 12 Player of the Week after a 31 point burst, while McKenzie Calvert struggles and Kansas leans on 3 point shooting as the Jayhawks seek their first Big 12 win.
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