Kansas Tops Sporting News 2015-16 Preseason Top 10
The Sporting News lists Kansas University No. 1 in its 2015-16 college basketball preview. Wayne Selden Jr. makes second-team All-America, joining a slate of top players from Kentucky, North Carolina, Duke, Virginia, Wichita State and more. Also notes Bol Bol's top 10 ranking in the Class of 2018, Malik Monk’s KU visit, Giles and Nooner coaching news, and other recruiting moves.
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Hoffsommer Faces Former Team in Key Volleyball Match
Former LHS assistant Hoffsommer returned to her old team as the Lions lost to Olathe Northwest 25-16 25-9. Caro line Dykes led with a block and four kills, while Amelia Dunlap and Kyleigh Severn added three kills apiece as the Lions struggled with mental toughness. The Firebirds host Emporia and Topeka Seaman in a 5 pm triangular.
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Free State Soccer Falls to SMNW in Double OT
Free State High boys soccer suffered its first loss, 1-0 to Shawnee Mission Northwest in double overtime at FSHS. An own goal with 5:46 left stood as the decisive score after SMNW set up the game winner from a free kick. Firebirds drop to 2-1 and head to face Olathe Northwest Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
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Seabury Wins Veritas Volleyball Triangular
Bishop Seabury Academy swept Veritas Christian Academy and KC East to clinch the Veritas triangular. Veritas beat KC East after dropping to Seabury, with Chloe Holland topping Veritas with 19 kills and eight aces while Emma Wilson had 29 assists. Seabury’s Taylor Hodge and Ellen Almanza each logged 14 kills and high dig totals. VCA (10-10) heads to Christ Prep next Tuesday, Seabury (12-3) hosts a home triangular Friday at 5 p.m.
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Kawinpakorn Ties for 10th at Minnesota Invitational
Kansas University golfer Yupaporn Kawinpakorn shot 2 over 74 in the final round to tie for 10th at the Minnesota Invitational held at Minikahda Club. KU finished 12th with a 943 total as Purdue won at 884. Other KU scores: Ariadna Fonseca Diaz 235, Laine Evans 237, Mackenzie Sexe 238, Pitsinee Winyarat 250.
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East Kansas coach memories noted at Friday breakfast
Steve Grant Lynn Harrod and Bob Lisher are praised for shaping Bowen and peers. Harrod's influence drew Bowen into coaching, while Lisher helped him land his first high school job. Bill Freeman, longtime KU mentor, battles Alzheimer's as Beaty adopts Earn it as a guiding motto.
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