Royals blank Reds in back to back shutouts
Kansas City pitcher Yordano Ventura backed by Kelvin Herrera and Wade Davis hurled a four hitter as the Royals defeated Cincinnati 3-0 in Kansas City. Ventura improved to 3-3 with six strikeouts and no walks as the team extended its streak of consecutive shutouts to two, matching a 1992 pair.
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Lions Seek Redemption In Regional Opener vs Washburn Rural
Lawrence High softball aims to rebound after a first-round regional exit last year. The sixth-seeded Lions play third-seeded Washburn Rural at 4 45 p m at the Olathe District Activity Complex with senior leadership and sophomore pitcher Madison Roth looming as threats. Sophomore Annie Grammer notes the team must stay aggressive as junior Sophie Taylor returns from injury to boost the lineup.
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Firebirds rally to beat Topeka 11 6 in softball thriller
Free State baseball softball players rally from early deficit as Mayah Daniels and Elizabeth Patton drive key hits. The Firebirds pummel Topeka 11 6 with eight straight hits after trailing 4 2. Stanwix, Ross, Bermel and Cobb contribute RBI singles and doubles as Olathe Northwest tops Free State later.
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Free State Firebirds fall 2 0 in regional to Shawnee Mission East
Free State High School soccer ends season with a 2-0 Class 6A regional loss at the Shawnee Mission Athletics Complex. Coach Kelly Barah credits strong play and a sharp opponent, noting a halftime deficit and a young squad that learned quickly as the Firebirds finish 6-10.
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Free State Baseball Shuts Down Manhattan and Olathe North
Free State High School baseball split wins with Manhattan 3 1 and Olathe North 12 2. Gudde earned an 8 0 record with Hearnen saving six games this season. Bowlin drove in runs, Corbett scored, and Cortez added a run in the Manhattan win.
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Purdue lands Class of 2015 commitment amid transfer chatter
Hoops related notes reveal Paschal Chukwu, a 7 foot 2 center from Providence, has decommitted from Michigan State and pledged to Purdue on Tuesday. Interest from Kansas and Virginia surfaces as Chukwu weighs a looming transfer, with Providence staff noting his high ceiling and potential as a lottery caliber big man.
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Kansas pitcher Krauth earns Big 12 Newcomer of the Year honor
Kansas University junior left hander Ben Krauth was named Big 12 Newcomer of the Year and to the All Big 12 second team. Teammate Connor McKay made the All-Big 12 first team and several others earned honorable mention or freshman team honors. Krauth finished his first Big 12 season 3-3 with a 2.45 ERA in eight starts, striking out 54 in 55 innings.
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Firebird LeBrun signs Avila letter for college football
Free State High lineman Josiah LeBrun signed his letter of intent to play football at Avila University. He earned an All-Sunflower League honorable mention for his play on the offensive line last season.
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