Eudora Track Stars Sweep 4A Honors At State Meet
MaryJo Swann named Track and Field Coach of the Year as Eudora girls finish second with three state champions. Hanna Keltner earns Player of the Year after state titles in 3200 and 1600, plus school marks and a top three in 800. Izzy Brunkow claims 4A pole vault title as a sophomore, part of a season of dominance.
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Hanna Keltner
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Journal-World All-Area track standouts named by sports staff
Eudora’s Hagan and Hemphill lead state level performers with school records and titles in triple jump and discus. Lawrence’s Howell, Baldwin’s Kennedy and McGuire of Tonganoxie claim podiums with swift times and relay marks. Veritas Christian freshman Yaluk Shults shines in multiple events and state meet crowns.
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Free State
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Free State and Lawrence dodge top finishers in state tennis
Free State High School failed to reach a top finish at the Kansas state tournament as its No. 2 doubles team was sidelined. The Firebirds advance five of their top six into 2026, led by underclass players gaining experience. Jon Brewer of Lawrence High was the lone standout from his team.
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Lawrence High tennis players shine at state meet
Lawrence High sent representatives to the state tournament with strong showings. Lawrence Dao led the Firebirds as No. 2 singles, going 18-6 and placing fourth at the regional. Drew Harrison, the No. 1 singles player, finished 18-11 and qualified for state with a regional fifth. The No. 1 doubles team of Coons and Wang totaled mixed results, placing eighth at the Sunflower League meet and sixth at regionals to qualify for state.
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