Jayhawks map new York recruiting push and schedule aims
Kansas coach Roy Williams and staff broadened recruiting in New York and East Coast venues while keeping West Coast trips. KU plans home and away games with Richmond and Villanova, both on ESPN, with Villanova choosing off campus for a major intersectional date. Self and Norm Roberts conducted in home visits with A.J. Price and Russell Robinson as rankings note Lawrence near the top of SI On Campus list among college towns.
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Jayhawks seek steady home debut against Oral Roberts
Kansas University volleyball stands 5-1 entering a home game at the Hore ss Center against Oral Roberts. Coach Ray Bechard notes the tough Big 12 schedule and praises recent wins over Minnesota Marquette and Dayton while emphasizing focus, consistency, and a strong home crowd as key factors for tonight's match.
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KU Soccer Edges SMS Bears 2 1 at Cooper Complex
Kansas University men’s soccer defeated Southwest Missouri State 2-1 as Rachel Gilfillan and Amy Geha each had a goal and an assist. Gilfillan opened the scoring in the 13th minute, SMS tied in the 76th, and Geha delivered the winner seven minutes later. KU coach Mark Francis praised SMS for a strong effort.
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Lions and Free State battle in tense rivalry draw
Pendleton praised the defense as city teams tied in a hard fought contest. LHS, after starting with eight goals conceded in three games, showed organization against Free State’s skilled shooters. Makens noted Free State’s up front threat while commending their own back line. Both teams head into a break before next matches at Olathe East and against Topeka Hayden.
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Mangino rewards Kansas walk-ons with scholarships
Kansas coach Mark Mangino praises walk-ons for earning scholarships after standout special teams play in the season opener at Northwestern. Red-shirt freshman Lamb from Olathe North has 13 tackles in two games, and Mangino notes three scholarship departures prior to the season.
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Schwinn aims for pro paydays after K-State boss rise
McLouth native Schwinn rose from walk on to K-State starter amid praise from Lawrence former teammate Kevin Henderson. Henderson calls Schwinn the best arm he has seen, with a powerful shoulder throw. McLouth High has struggled since Schwinn left, dropping 24 of 26 games, including a 39 0 loss to Valley Falls.
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Seabury Volleyball Goes 1-2 at Bonner Springs Quadrangular
Seabury Academy’s volleyball team finished 1-2 in the Bonner Springs quadrangular on Tuesday. The Pirates defeated Shawnee Maranatha 25-9, 25-2, then fell to Bonner Springs 11-25, 13-25 and to De Sato 18-25, 13-25. Elise Stella went 17 of 18 serving with eight aces and added seven kills and two stuffed blocks. Lindsey Ahlen contributed seven kills and 10 serves.
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Free State High Beats Blue Valley 9-3 in Tennis
Free State High cruised to a 9-3 win over Blue Valley in a Tuesday tennis meet. The singles dominance stood out with seven of eight wins, led by Jamie McGovern’s flawless 8-0 victory at No 1. Coach Jon Renberger commented on the strong performance with results noted on page 80.
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KU names new senior women's administrator Landry
Kelly Landry, associate director of athletics at Illinois and former Illinois official, was named KU senior woman administrator. She oversaw basketball and other sports at Illinois and will join Lew Perkins' staff to oversee several programs at Kansas. Self is unavailable for comment from New York.
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