Lions and Firebirds compete at KU seven on seven tourney
Free State Firebirds went 2-1 at the Jayhawk seven on seven tourney at Kansas University practice fields. David Herrera and Chris Longino shared quarterback duties as Free State defeated Leavenworth 31-28 and Independence Truman 25-24 but lost to Olathe North 35-14. Lawrence High went 1-6 with a single win over Liberty as coach Dirk Wedd praised the event for evaluating young players and improving athleticism.
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Kansas University
Firebird
Bob Lisher
Kansas State High School Activities Assn
Firebirds
Leavenworth
Independence
Truman
Olathe North
David Herrera
Chris Longino
Free State
Lisher
Lawrence High
Lions
Liberty
LHS
Dirk Wedd
Devin McAnderson
Mavericks split doubleheader with Topeka in junior baseball
Lawrence Mavericks lost the first game 14-5 to Topeka Post 400 then won 8-3 at Holcomb Complex. Devon Myers had two hits and Ben Bieker two in the opener. Cody Cowser and Myers collected two and three RBIs in the nightcap. Cassidy Thompson earned the win, improving to 1-3.
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Lawrence Mavericks
Legion
Topeka
Holcom Complex
Devon Myers
Ben Bieker
Mavs
Cody Cowser
Myers
Cassidy Thompson
Kansas Rebels Dominate Baldwin Rebels In 16-3 Baseball Affair
Lawrence native John Mumford named defensive line coach at U.S. Military Academy. Mumford, 1975 Lawrence High grad, previously led Southeast Missouri State football for a decade. Topeka players Justin Smiley and Mike Morrell each had three hits as Kansas Rebels beat Baldwin 16-3. Aaron Hicks added two.
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Lawrence
John
Mumford
U.S. Military Academy
Southeast Missouri State Army
Todd Berry
Topeka
Justin Smiley
Mike Morrell
Jon Mallet
Ty Padilla
Kansas Rebels
Baldwin Rebels
Aaron Hicks
Tua stops Sullivan in 51 seconds at MGM Grand
Obed Sullivan, veteran never stopped before, flinched at the bell and was knocked out by David Tua in 51 seconds. Three rights and lefts opened the barrage, a left uppercut finishing Sullivan as referee Joe Cortez counted him out. Sullivan said he felt embarrassed by the quick defeat.
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Las Vecas
David Tua
Obed Sullivan
Sullivan
Joe Cortez
Mgm Grand Hotel-Casino
Tua
Redwine chosen amid diversity debate at Tulsa track
Tulsa's Redwine, an All-American from Tulsa U, was hired as track coach amid controversy over diversity goals. Frederick says minority contenders were interviewed, but the final three included Redwine, with some alumni preferring Kent State’s Steve Rainbolt. Time will tell if the choice proves best.
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Tulsa U
Gary Schwartz
Frederick
Redwine
Kent State
Steve Rainbolt
Jayhawk
Kansas
Raiders sweep and stumble at Hays tourney opener
The Hays tournament saw the Raiders go 1-1, beating Garden City 10-1 in six innings and losing 15-3 to Topeka Post 400 in four innings. Jimmy Hahn hit a homer and two extra bases in the first game, Troy Wingert drove in three runs, and Eric Peterson worked five strikeouts in a two hitter. Coach Carl Brooks cited early miscues but praised defense and noted mental errors in the loss. The Raiders hope to face Hays or Wichita Rebels at noon for third place.
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Hays
Lawrence
Raiders
Garden City
Topeka
Wichita Rebels
Jimmy Hahn
Troy Wingert
Bo Blevins
Eric Peterson
Carl Brooks
Stanford Wins NCAA Outdoor Track Title Ending Arkansas Reign
Stanford clinched its first NCAA outdoor track and field championship in 66 years at Duke's Wallace Wade Stadium, led by Gabe Jennings and Michael Stember in the 1500 meters and Brad Houser in the 5000. The Cardinal scored 72 points to edge Arkansas, 59, as LSU won the women's title with 58. Jennings declared, We want Arkansas, and Stanford seized the moment with a seven-athlete scoring fleet.
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N.C
Arkansas
Stanford
Cardinal
Gabe Jennings
Michael Stember
Brad Houser
Brent Houser
Jonathan Riley
Duke
Wallace Wade Stadium
Southern California
LSU
Texas
Stember
Jennings
Stembler
Razorbacks
Yahoo
Servatius Dominates All-Star Game For Ottawa
Ottawa's J R Servatius pitched three no hit innings as Gold routed Gray 18 4 in the Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches All Star Games at Hogland Ballpark. Left fielder Kurtis Howey and third baseman Travis Metcalf led a 21 hit barrage with multiple three hit performances, while Metcalf nearly hit for the cycle.
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Ottawa High
J.R. Servatius
Servatius
Kansas Assn. of
Hogland Ballpark
Gold
Gray
Allen County CC
OHL
Silver Lake
Brian Holthus
Ottawa
American Legion
Kurtis Howey
Baxter Springs
Mark Johnson
Andover
Nick Blasi
Goddard
Travis Metcalf
Wamego
Metcalf
Dr. Parker
Holthus
Underwoodlands Eagle Bend rounds shape play at Eagle Bend
Kansas State freshman Scott McNeely shot a 2 under 70 to sit tied for fourth as Underwoodlands Eagle Bend hosts action. McNeely praised the course while noting out of bounds threats, and Steve Groom of Raytown remained in contention with a 1 under 71 despite a rough finish.
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Underwood
Kansas State
Scott McNeely
Eagle Bend
McNeely
Steve Groom
Raytown
Groom
Wichita
Pawnee Prairie
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Tracy O’hara
UCLA
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Woodling Colum
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Hays Tourney
Burns
Tray Wingert
Hr—Hahn
Topekadog
Hesston
John Swenson
Aaron Rose
Journal-World Sports Writer
SM South
Mario Collins
Concordia
Kyle Krier
Liberal
Trey Kilgore
Ledbetter
Curtis Ledbetter
KABC
David Petry
Kyle Rogers
Riverton
Ipene LaFarge
Thayer
Chris Schulz
Marlo Callins
Whit Jatt Dickens
Sedan
Landon Harper
Ben Wilson
Valley Center
Shawn Spang
Hutchinson
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