Free State Eyes Back-to-Back State Title Bid
Free State High begins its bid for a second straight Class 6A baseball title, facing Derby in the state tournament at Kansas University's Hogland Ballpark. The Firebirds, 18-4, aim to win two of three games in three days, relying on pitching, defense and timely hitting to slow Derby’s offense. Mikey Corbett notes a calmer, familiar mood but warns perfection is needed to avoid mistakes.
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Big Lee leaves UK as KU circles transfer option
Kentucky junior Marcus Lee a 6-9 225 pound forward from Antioch California pulled his name from the 2016 NBA Draft and announced plans to transfer. Kansas Iowa State Baylor Gonzaga and Georgia Tech contacted his reps as Lee eyes a western move to be closer to family. He averaged 6.4 points 6.0 rebounds and 59 blocks in 36 games last season.
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White aims for individual state as Free State sprinter makes finals
Free State High senior Ronald White, a Midwest AAU regular, qualified for state in three events at regionals after missing two individual cuts last season. He finished third in the 100 with 11.29 seconds and fourth in the 200 at 23.02, aiming for Wichita State's Cessna Stadium state meet. White trained since seventh grade, part of the Firebirds and AAU circuit with Avin Lane, Nathan Thomas, and Tyler Odell.
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Juneau named Free State girls basketball coach
Ted Juneau, after stops at Lawrence High and Bishop Seabury Academy, will coach Free State High School girls basketball replacing Bryan Duncan. He aims to build on Duncan’s legacy, guiding players to commit to a strong team culture. Juneau previously coached at Seabury and Topeka High and has coached men’s basketball at Haskell and administrated at Tulsa.
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