Firebirds blank TECUMSEH in 2-0 win at Shawnee Heights
FSHS girls soccer improved to 2-0 with a 2-0 victory over TECUMSEH at Shawnee Heights. Margaux Gill and Kylee Loneker scored, Elena Auer earned her second shutout, as coach Kelly Barah praised ball control and solid defense ahead of Tuesday’s home match versus Leavenworth.
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Lions fall to Blue Springs South in seventh inning defeat
Lawrence High loses 3-2 to Blue Springs South on a costliest error in the bottom of the seventh. Alex Laughlin fanned 12 over five innings, Garrett Cleavinger struck out three, Ross Johnson went 2-for-4 with an RBI, Troy Willoughby added an RBI and stolen base, while Matt Sutliffe and Trent Sheppard went 2-for-3. Lions drop to 0-3 and host Shawnee Mission Northwest Thursday at 5:30 p.m.
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Lawrence High Girls Swim Finish Fourth at Home Invitational
Lawrence High's girls swimming team placed fourth at their home invitational as Annie Odrowski won the 200 freestyle, Miranda Rohn took the 200 IM and 500 free, and the 400 free relay team of Rohn, Buchner, Neet, and Odrowski also highlighted the finals. Kansas tennis players Morozova and Windom break into ITA rankings, with Morozova rising in singles and the duo entering doubles at No. 73. Morozova also claimed a singles victory over a ranked opponent, marking her first such win since 2009.
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Veritas basketball players named to All-State second team
Three Veritas Christian School boys earned Kansas Christian Athletic Association second team honors, including Nate Scott Elijah Penny and Ethan Kay, while Shereen Fattaahi earned girls second team. Veritas Eagles finished last season 16 8 and took.
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Kansas coach previews NBA draft decisions and USC game in Wichita
Kansas coach Bill Self discusses open communication with NBA hopefuls like the Morris twins Josh Selby and Thomas Robinson, noting timing and family considerations for turning pro. He reflects on the Elite Eight loss to VCU, previews a potential December KU USC game in Wichita, and cites future optimism for the program.
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Kansas Wildcats spring football outlook gains depth and questions
Kansas fans hear of quarterback uncertainty as Berglund leaves spring drills for personal reasons and class of 2011 reinforcements loom. Gill’s first full signing class could place up to half on field, with top offensive line and loaded backfield options adding depth and competition across the roster. The KU defense shows potential with five returning starters in the secondary and a deeper linebacking corps, while the defensive line remains a position to watch this spring.
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Grandfather fuels Shaka Smart as VCU pursues Final Four
Walter King, Shaka Smart’s Chicago mentor and grandfather, died at 90 from kidney failure in Highland Park. Smart honored him at a news conference, crediting King with humility and confidence while guiding his path from youth to VCU’s NCAA Tournament Final Four push. King’s memory will accompany Smart and the Rams as they face Butler in Houston.
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