Johnson Johnson Heads to All Star Game for KU
Johnson Johnson, a walk-on who started at first and played sparingly under Mangino, leads the Jayhawks in tackles last two seasons. He suits up at 3 p.m. today at Tropicana Field for the all star game, becoming KU's fourth player in three years to appear and the 48th Jayhawk invited. Johnson says the game is fun after a month away.
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Johnson Seeks NFL Path After Shrine Game Teammate Pride
Former Kansas University linebacker Steven Johnson aims for the NFL after KU's 2011 season as he joins the Shrine Game West roster. He praised community work for Shriner Hospitals while noting the televised showcase could spark NFL interest. Johnson spoke of meeting many scouts and cherishing the chance to wear KU pride again on TV.
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Topeka East caps late rally to reach tournament title game
Topeka East senior Evan Robinson scored 14 of his game high 24 in the final eight minutes as THS erased a six point LHS lead with 1:11 left. Marcus Fillyan and Andrew Dawson added clutch free throws late while Anthony Buffalomeat sparked the early offense. The Trojans finished 6 of 7 in the fourth and saw Topeka advance to face Sunrise Academy in the championship.
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Topeka High Tops Lawrence 65 60 in hard-fought clash
In a tight high school boys basketball game at the Topeka invite Lawrence led by KJ Pritchard 20 points eight rebounds and Anthony Buffalomeat 20 points while Topeka countered with Evan Robinson 24 and Marcus Fillyan 14. Lawrence staged a fourth quarter surge but Topeka held on 65-60. Pritchard hit key shots including a three and a late three-point play before a trio of Topeka free throws iced the win.
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Derby Invasion holds off Veritas in girls game loss by ten
Derby Invasion girls surged from a six point halftime edge to defeat Veritas 42 to 32 as Ellen Phillips led Veritas with 22 points and 13 rebounds. Coach Kevin Shelton cited fourth quarter transition defense and missed shots, while Derby’s Leah Pauli and Elizabeth Vishnefski paced the visitors with double digits. In the boys game Derby Invasion beat Veritas 51 to 41 behind Elijah Penny and Thomas Bachert as Veritas struggled with transition defense and shooting.
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Lawrence High wrestlers advance to semifinals at BVNW invite
Lawrence High sits third with 90 points after day one as Newton leads 96 and Manhattan 110. Lions listed eight semifinalists Tristan Star Garrett Girard Hunter Haralson Andrew Denning Macon Ezell Nick Purser Reece Wright-Conklin Brad Wilson and five in Consolation bracket Ryan Walter Caden Lynch Ryan Bellinger Ryan Schulters Alex Jones. Four LHS athletes signed letters of intent to play JC baseball CJ Roush Troy Willoughby with Allen County Community College and Cameron Solko Matt Sutliffe with Hutchinson Community College.
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Free State falls to BV West in last seconds at invitational
Free State High boys basketball nearly reaches the championship after a 47-46 semifinal loss to Blue Valley West at McPherson Invitational. Cole Moreano led FS with 14 points, Brett Frantz 13, and FS outrebounded BV West 32-22. FS (3-8) pursues third place against Shawnee Mission East.
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Lawrence High girls rally for 51 48 win over Emporia
Lawrence High edged Emporia 51 48 after trailing 20 7 early, with Anna Wright hitting a late three and Krista Costa sinking key free throws. Monica Howard led LHS with 18 points, while Kienna Coleman had 13 points and 10 rebounds as the Lions improve to 4 5 and set next to face Washburn Rural at Free State’s Bird Classic.
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Perry-Lecompton edges K C Christian in double OT
Perry-Lecompton won 45 to 37 over Kansas City Christian after two overtimes in Baldwin Invitational. Jonathan Denton led with 16 points, Austin Johanning had 14, and Perry-Lecompton, now 2-9, advances to its final tournament game at 2:30 p.m. today.
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