Lions' Strauss shines in 28 20 win over Olathe East
Lawrence High star Brad Strauss sparked a comeback win with 305 passing yards, 87 rushing yards, and three TDs while adding a key interception. Erick Mayo Drake Hofer Will Thompson and Hunter Haralson contributed on both sides as the Lions survived late pressure and a controversial fake punt attempt.
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Seabury Claims First Win Over Independence Home School
Seabury defeats Independence Home School 35 6 for its first victory in years as quarterback Joe Simpson gains 87 rushing yards and two touchdowns while adding 103 passing yards and a TD. The Seahawks lead 29 0 at halftime in only their second game since restarting the program.
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Veritas Christian falls to Frankfort 32 22 in Friday clash
Elijah Harvey rushes for 122 yards on 22 carries and adds two TD passes, while Andrew Harvey adds 90 rushing yards for Veritas Christian School in a 32 22 loss at Veritas field. Veritas drops to 2 1 and will visit Blue Valley Randolph next Friday.
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Lions edge East with late stand and Strauss heroics
LHS and Strauss survive a late two minute drill by O-East as Erick Mayo deflects a key pass and Hunter Haralson stops a final push. Strauss racks 392 total yards and all Lions touchdowns while Drake Hofer and Mayo catch TDs. Hofer notes Will Thompson and Erick Mayo provide reliable targets.
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OEHS vs LHS: Frazier, Strauss Lead Scoring Night
Hayden Frazier rushed 22 times for 157 yards and a TD for OEHS while Brad Strauss passed for 305 yards with 3 TDs and 1 interception for LHS. Receiving leaders included Guthrie and Thompson, as LHS built a 28 0 lead before OEHS rallied late.
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Lions and Wedd Celebrate In Locker Room After Big Plays
Lions and Wedd revel in a spirited postgame locker room, fueled by standout duo performances on both sides of the ball. Kickoff momentum, key blocks, and clutch defense helped secure a satisfying win and lifted team morale.
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Free State Edges South in High-Scoring Shootout Thriller
Free State rallied from an early deficit as McFarland connected with Winslow for a late TD and Bobo intercepted a South pass for a 28 yard return. Cobbs and Hughes produced key scores while Stan Cliff’s fourth and one stop sealed the comeback in a 38-35 win for the Firebirds over South.
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Olathe South vs Free State football clash ends in late field goal
Olathe South outgained Free State 378 yards to 235 and led 38 35 late after Russell White and Matt Elliott propelled the Titans with multiple TDs. Free State’s Kyle McFarland threw two TDs and logged 235 passing yards but also threw three interceptions. Frankie Seurer connected for a 38 yard TD and returned a 60 yard interception for a score.
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Demarko Bobo
Jackson Schneider
Swartwo Claims Team Proved They Can Hang With Any Opponent
Skwarto asserts the team held their own and proved the Sunflower League that they can hang with any team, despite skepticism before the game.
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