Proud grandpa Hoagland cheers grandson Ruder at state semifinal
The piece recounts Beloit and Free State HS ties, Billy Hoagland's KU history and a grandson Mikel Ruder starring as lineman. Hoagland, now retired in Lawrence, attends the state semifinal in Shawnee Mission South as a quiet supporter, proud of his grandson's team and his own past glory.
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Bill Hougland
Mikel Ruder
Beloit High
Phog Allen
Kansas University
U.S
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Finland
Melbourne
Australia
Ryder
Free State High
Hoagland
Free State
Bob Lisher
Wyoming
Koch Industries
Lawrence
Hougland
Beloit
Don Fambrough
Ruder
Rick Barry
Shawnee Mission South District
Shawnee Mission West
Pigskin Prognostications for 2006 Playoff Picks
Journal-World high school sports staff present this week’s picks for city and area prep football playoff games. Cumulative records are shown in parentheses as the staff predicts outcomes and analyzes key matchups.
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Ballard Eyes First Win Over SM West in 6A Semifinal
Free State faces Shawnee Mission West in a 6A state semifinal at SM South District Stadium with kickoff at 7 p.m. The Firebirds, led by X-factor senior Christian Ballard, seek to avenge earlier losses to SM West as Murphy aims for 1,000 rushing yards and 1,600 passing this season. Ballard emphasizes emotion and fight as the eastern representative for the Nov. 25 title game in Emporia.
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SM South
Sunflower Broadband
SM West
Sunflower
Ballard
Olathe East
Firebirds
Welch Stadium
Emporia
Free State
Casey
Kansas University
Iowa University
Lisher
Ryan Murphy
Murphy
Katrina refugee joins Auburn Bulldogs football team
Troy Williams, a Katrina refugee from New Orleans, found acceptance with Auburn High teammates in Nebraska. The 6 foot 3 junior wide receiver has 20 receptions and 12 touchdowns as the unbeaten Bulldogs chase a small-school state title against Valentine while balancing rebuilding life with football and community support.
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Auburn
Nebraska
Bulldogs
Valentine
Saab
Lincoln
Troy
Troy Williams Sr
Troy Jr
Oliver
David Kibben
New Life Church
Troy Sr
Kibben
Luke Lundy
Flash
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