Baldwin Ottawa dominate Journal-World picks
Baldwin boys win 4A state cross country in Waimea while Ottawa girls claim third straight title. Baldwin tops Ulysses by tiebreaker. four Bulldogs make boys all-area team and three runners from each Baldwin and Ottawa earn spots on girls team. Coach Mike Spielman named Journal-World area coach of the year.
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Lawrence High versus Olathe North series through 1998
A compact record of football showdowns between Lawrence High and Olathe North from 1983 to 1998. Scores list Lawrence victories and losses by year, noting state playoff games with a bold bald marker.
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Lions ready for O North playoff push
Lions coach Purdy expects a tough rematch with O North after a season with early struggles. He praises running back Gore and backups Reno and Sproles, notes a 41 yard trick TD by Simon Cordova, and recalls John Nelson in 1995 playoff clash as teams chase a postseason return.
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El Rio Ra Lions prep lineup breakdown and status
El Rio Ra Lions list starting lineup with positions and key seniors led by Tony Thomas at fullback. The article notes hard work since weeks of practice, with emphasis on a style to avoid errors. Senior Frank Salb may be limited tonight due to a foot injury while two way starter.
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Lawrence High Clathe North dominate 1990s state scene
Lawrence High and Clathe North share eight Class 6A titles in the 1990s with LHS claiming five and O North two. Purdy’s Lions own a 17-2 playoff mark in the decade, beating O North in six playoff meetings and leading 12-6 overall. Lions’ defense forces eight picks, with Cordova and Wilcox each at two, as they eye a state semifinal after a likely LHS-O North rematch.
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Free State
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Nick Wilcox
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Lawrence High gymnast Aman da Rose to state meet at Shawnee Mission East
Lawrence High junior Aman da Rose earned a spot at Saturday's state gymnastics meet by placing third on uneven bars at regional. The event starts at noon at Shawnee Mission East. In Southwest junior high basketball, Emily Yessen led with 15 points as they beat Olathe Indian Trail 42-33.
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Shawnee Mission
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Shawnee Mission East
Rose
Emily Yessen
Ashley Ferrington
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Olathe Indian Trail
Jenni Holladay
Erin Baker
Indian Trail
Leigh DeBiasse
McKonkey earns DVL volleyball honor
Oskaloosa senior middle blocker Angela McKonkey was selected to the all Delaware Valley League volleyball team by league coaches. McLouth junior Penny Kitterman received honorable mention. The AL DVL first team includes Cate Batchelder De Deatra Wheeler Lane Barnes Olivie Childs Andrew Collins Jana Collins Aubrey Euler Kristen Manthe Angele McKonkey Ashley Michaels Corrie Noli Nyla Poli. Honorable mention: Penny Kitterman Val Brandt Deann Huertz Natashi Mendez.
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Oskaloosa
Angela McKonkey
McLouth
Penny Kitterman
Al-Dvl
Cate Batchelder
Highland
Deatra Wheeler
Jackson Heights
Lane Barnes
Pleasant Ridge
Olivie Childs
Andrew Collins
Jana Collins
Aubrey Euler
Wathena
Kristen Manthe
Angele McKonkey
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Ashley Michaels
Corrie Noli
Jefferson North
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Deann Huertz
Valley Falls
Natashi Mendez
Jacksori Heights
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Jessica Sylvester
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Jason Fender
Ryan Phelps
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Nick Witcas
Ryan Fender
Antonio Glover
Tom Muray
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Clint Morgan
Dustin Myers
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Charles Chappell
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Steve Rottinghaus
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