Vestal kicker makes history for Lawrence High in 49 7 win
Abby Vestal, a Lawrence High junior, became the first girl to successfully kick for the school in a varsity football game. She added two extra points as Lawrence rolled past Leavenworth 49 7 at Haskell Stadium, while teammates dominated up front and Vestal embraced the kicker role.
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NCAA clears Rush to play for Kansas amid eligibility ruling
Brandon Rush, a 20 year old native of Kansas City Missouri, was cleared by the NCAA Clearinghouse to play basketball for Kansas University. Coach Bill Self welcomed the news in his office as Rush received a university scholarship check. Rush joins a class with Julian Wright Micah Downs and Mario Chalmers and follows Selfs earlier recruitment note.
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Lawrence High pounds Leavenworth in season opener
Lawrence High dominated Leavenworth 49-7 at Haskell Stadium, rushing for 458 yards as five backs scored in the first half. Coach Dirk Wedd praised unselfish play, while quarterback Brian Heere saw limited action. Debutant kicker Abby Vestal became the Lions first female to kick in school football history.
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Rams edge Chiefs 27 23 in preseason thriller
Rams 27 Chiefs 23 as St Louis rookie Ryan Fitzpatrick throws for 195 yards and two touchdowns, including a 20 yard winner to Dane Looker with 3 42 left. Chiefs go 0-4 in preseason, coach Dick Vermeil laments.
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