Kansas golf advances to NCAA finals after regional win
Kansas earned a one stroke victory at the Pacific Regional in Stockton California to reach the NCAA golf finals for the first time since 2000. Assistant coach Chris Wilson faced tragedy as his friend and college teammate died in a car accident, yet he walked 18 holes with freshman Harry Hillier as head coach Jamie Bermel guided the team through the emotional day.
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KU coach Self to rappel for charity in Lawrence event
Kansas coach Bill Self will rappel down a seven story building in downtown Lawrence on August 25 as the featured guest in an Over the Edge fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Club of Lawrence. Participants must raise at least 1000 dollars and weight limits apply. Self cites his early Boys & Girls Club involvement and hopes to inspire others to join the charitable effort.
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Free State stuns Northwest behind stellar David Stuart
Sophomore pitcher David Stuart dazzled with 5 2 3 innings of shutout relief as Free State High erases an early deficit to beat Wichita Northwest 4 2 at home. Stuart fanned seven batters and kept the ball down, lifting the Firebirds to a win and a 16 6 record heading to Hogland Ballpark for state. Leadoff Tyler Gates provided the lone Northwest spark in a tough regional final.
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Lions coach bids farewell to seniors after final game
Lawr ence High baseball coach Brad Stoll embraced his seniors after the season ended. He shared a private moment with starter Ian Henricks as tears flowed during a long hug. Henricks had a strong outing versus Olathe South, fanning five over six innings, but the Lions fell short.
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