Firebirds stumble at McPherson in invitational loss
Free State’s Evan Manning scored 15 points as the Firebirds fell 75 to 55 to Wichita North Friday at the McPherson Invitational. Free State trailed 39 21 at halftime and rallied for 27 points in the third before North pulled away with a 17 6 fourth quarter. Free State (4 6) advances to the consolation bracket against Buhler.
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Shrine Game to feature 3 Jayhawks in Orlando
Kansas receivers Kerry Meier and Darrell Stuckey and quarterback Todd Reesing will play for the West in the East West Shrine Game at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando Florida. The charity showcase kicks off at 2 p.m. and airs on ESPN2 with Marty Schottenheimer coaching the West and Romeo Crennel coaching the East.
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Lions rally past West to force title clash with Highland Park
Marcus Ray fueled a late surge with 21 points as Lawrence High erased a nine point deficit in the third quarter. KJ Pritchard and Drake DeBiasse added key three pointers while Ray sealed the win with free throws. Lawrence advances to face Highland Park in tonight’s title game.
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Aaron Plump
Tegan Michael
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Pritchard
DeBiasse
Michael McCabe
Henrichs
Lawrence wrestlers sitting pretty at Husky Invitational
Overland Park Kansas Lawrence High sits in third place at the Husky Invitational as the final day unfolds. Coach Pat Naughton notes the team’s focus and pace, with 171-pounder Reece Wright-Conklin set to meet Blue Valley North’s Jared Hoops if he advances to the semifinal. Parker Madl, a two-time state champion committed to Oklahoma, looms as a potential final opponent if Wright-Conklin advances. Results on page 5B.
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Parker Madl
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Conklin
Jared Hoops
Blue Valley North
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