Lawrence High earns spot among SI top high school programs
Sports Illustrated named Lawrence High the top high school athletic program in Kansas in its May 26 issue, ranking LHS No. 22 on its top 25 list for the 2007-08 school year. The feature highlights LHS girls basketball state title, boys runner-up trophy, and notes ties to KU Basketball success.
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Chris Davis
State
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Kristin Mallory
Kansas University
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Rockhurst High
Kansas City
Smith Center
Cnn
Firebirds aim for state tourney after near mirror of ’06 champs
In a clash echoing the 06 title run, FSHS defeated Maize 6 5 and 7 0 as Ben Wilson and Scott Heitshusen led with key homers. Coach Hill notes less power but superior speed and contact hitting, shaping a new path for the Firebirds toward Grand Junction.
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Mangino recalls 2004 tirade and Kansas return to form
Kansas coach Mark Mangino spoke in Dallas about the 2004 postgame tirade after a 27 23 loss to Texas. He says the outburst aimed to save a crushed team, apologized, and was fined 5000 by the Big 12. KU rebounded with a 31 14 win over Missouri and has not had a sub 500 season since.
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McGraws Bring Roaring Rodeo Talent to Shrine Weekend
The McGraw family from Tonganoxie showcase rodeo skills at The Shrine Rodeo and Kansas State Championship weekend. Angela directs barrel racing and competes in two events while Travis and Troy Gorrell team rope, balancing travel costs with family life on the road. Trevor travels with them, gaining rodeo roots and learning from their circuit experiences as fuel and feed prices rise.
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McLouth softball poised for state bid amid perfect season
McLouth High rides a 20-0 mark into the Class 3A state opener at Manhattan Twin Oaks Complex. Lesley Lawson dominates, going 12-0 with a .659 batting average and seven homers, while Kendall Patterson hits .810 with 23 doubles. Ballard Patterson emphasizes staying confident, not cocky, as the Bulldogs chase a title.
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Silver Lake
Lawrence underdogs face Firebirds in regional softball clash
Lawrence, the No. 8 seed at 11-10, takes on No. 1 Free State, 19-2, as Caleb Bubba Gross 6-0 2.32 ERA faces Tom Schuh 5-4 2.72 ERA. Free State leads batting average 355 to 251 but Lawrence embraces underdog role as senior Travis Sanders notes. The winner meets Wichita North or Blue Valley in a Saturday semifinal at 10 a.m. with the loser's season ending after a 3 p.m. third place game and a 5:30 p.m. title.
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Bubba” Gross
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