Football stadium legacy links Phog Allen and John Wooden
KU lore ties Phog Allen to Memorial Stadiums early builds and to recruiting John Wooden, who helped pour concrete in 1927 during stadium work. Wooden later spoke of aiding KU’s stadium legacy as the Allen family celebrates basketball and football tradition at Lawrence.
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Lions stun top seed in Topeka tourney upset
Lawrence High, with a 1-7 record, shocked Denver Lincoln 54-46 in a Topeka Invitational first round. Marcus Ray led Lions with 17 points as Lincoln’s 22 turnovers were bottled by Lawrence’s 2-3 zone defense and aggressive pressure.
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Xavier Henry Shines on D in KU Win Over Baylor
Xavier Henry tied a Kansas freshman record with seven steals in KU’s 81-75 victory over Baylor at Allen Fieldhouse. Henry’s defensive performance sparked 15 team steals and 20 Baylor turnovers while he scored 12 points on 13 shots. His remarks credited coach Bill Self’s system for sharpening his defense, drawing praise from Cole Aldrich as the Jayhawks noted Mario Chalmers’ and Aaron Miles’ earlier steals milestones.
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Lions swim strong but fall to Washburn Rural at Lawrence meet
Lawrence High School's swim team trailed Washburn Rural at a six team meet yet kept it close, finishing second overall. Sophomore Zach Andregg won the 500 freestyle in 5 00 44 and contributed to two relay legs as LHS surged with effort. Coach Kent McDonald noted the Lions rose to the challenge and remained competitive throughout the night.
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