Numbers rise as Lawrence High track squads brace for new season
Lawrence High crews boost numbers with 69 in boys and 36 in girls rosters while aiming to extend success. Coaches Bob Lisher and Steve Sublett emphasize depth and early-season testing at the Topeka West Relays. Returning sprinters and distance runners anchor a nucleus, with uncertainty about year-to-year gains and state contenders.
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KU men tennis faces regional opponents this weekend
Kansas Wil face Southwest Missouri State Wichita State and Indiana State at Allen Fieldhouse. KU ranked 17th nationally with an 11 8 season record. injuries sideline Rain Ruth Eye and Manny Ortiz Wrist.
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Lawrence kids wrestling sends six to state tourney
Lawrence Kids Wrestling Club had six members qualify for the state tournament in Topeka this weekend. Kerrigan Bork won the 150 pound class in the 12 year old division at the district meet. Joe Corcoran took second at 79 pounds in the 10 year old division. Dave Veroha was second at 125 pounds in the 16 year old group. Jacob Aguiar was third at 64 pounds in the eight year old category. Jacob Jenkins placed third at 1230 pounds in the 14 year old bracket. Ryan Rodriguez qualified with fourth at 61 pounds in the eight year old division.
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LHS Track Rosters and Schedule Highlight Local Relays
LHS Track lists seniors sophomores and juniors for boys and girls with names such as Jan-Eric Anderson Troy Anderson and Sheeen Bolin. The schedule covers March to May featuring Topeka Relays Leavenworth Junction City Wichita State Manhattan SM North and Sunflower League events across multiple sites.
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Kansas teams hit road trips this weekend
Several KU squads travel away from home with a busy schedule. The women’s tennis team, 8-3 and ranked 20th, faces 5-7 Notre Dame in South Bend. Track squads go to LSU Invitational in Baton Rouge. KU softball opens at the National Invitational in San Jose, with games against Colorado State, San Jose State, and Toledo. Women’s golf competes in the Spring South Carolina Invitational in Columbia.
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Benes’ brother hurls Creighton by KU 5-0
Alan Benes, brother of MLB’s Andy Benes, pitched a complete game as Creighton beat Kansas 5-0 at the CU Sports Complex. It was Kansas’ first shutout since 1990 and KU dropped to 15-8. Curtis Schmidt allowed four earned runs in 5 2/3 innings for Kansas, while Benes improved to 3-2. Tarquinio returned for KU, Berblinger out four weeks with a thumb injury. KU heads to Lincoln for a four game set with Nebraska.
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Lawrence LHS Swimmers Win Quad Meet In Manhattan
Lawrence High dominated the quad meet at Manhattan, winning all but one event to score 498 points. Jeanne Poggio swept the 100 and 200 free, with teammates Adams Green Helms Babani Riordan also winning events, and Brandy Bruno taking diving. Relays added to the Lions’ total as they prepare to host Emporia next Tuesday.
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