Free State runners shine at Baldwin Invite with third place finish
Free State High cross country placed third in both boys and girls races at Baldwin Invitational behind Shawnee Mission West and Saint Thomas Aquinas. Kain Anderson ran 16 02 for the 5K to place second, while Lynn Robinson led the girls with 15 13 for 4K. Six boys broke 18 00 as coach Steve Heffernan praised a strong team effort and a young girls squad showed major potential for a Sunflower League title chase.
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Kansas Fans Rally Behind Braeden Anderson After Ineligibility Ruling
Kansas University freshman Braeden Anderson, a 6 foot 8 forward from Okotoks, Alberta, was ruled a partial qualifier by the NCAA Clearinghouse and, since Big 12 policy requires approval by faculty athletic representatives, he cannot receive aid or remain eligible to play. Despite supportive posts from Jayhawk fans on social media, Anderson plans to pursue options such as prep or junior college while considering a possible return to KU in a future season.
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Chiefs Chiefs Meet Rejuvenated Lions in Week 1 Showdown
Detroit Lions, riding a long winning streak and pegged as underdog no more, host the Kansas City Chiefs in a matchup highlighting Lions QB Matthew Stafford, receivers Calvin Johnson and Nate Burleson, and Chiefs QB Matt Haley’s revamped offense. The Chiefs seek improvement after a season-opening loss to Buffalo, while Detroit aims to prove its resurgence is real after years of struggles.
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Lawrence teams take runner up at Shawnee Heights Invite
Topeka Lawrence High School boys and girls cross country both finished second at the Shawnee Heights Invite. The LHS boys were runner up to Washburn Rural, while the girls placed behind Blue Valley Northwest. Nathan Stringer ran 17:07 for fourth place, and Grace Morgan led the girls with 15:57 for third.
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Free State Gymnastics Wins Shawnee Mission Meet
Free State High School edged 11 other teams to take first at the Shawnee Mission North Invitational. Lawrence High placed ninth. Jackie Zaitz finished third in the all around, with Grace Bartle seventh and Annie Soderberg eighth. Next competition is September 24 at the Free State Invitational.
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Lawrence High blanks Junction City 5-0 in soccer
Lawrence High School defeated Junction City 5-0 at Lions field. Gavin Fischer Robert Lyon Johannes Reiber Justin Riley and Zach Wustefeld scored for LHS, which had 25 shots on goal. Riley closed with a 30-yard strike upper corner. Tanner Click recorded two saves as LHS improved to 2-2-1 and prepares to face Olathe Northwest Monday in Olathe.
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Baker football cruises to 31 7 victory over Central Methodist
Baker Wildcats improve to 3 1 after a 31 7 win as John Babb runs for 109 yards and a TD on 12 carries while Jake Morse completes 18 of 29 passes for 183 yards and a TD. Ryder Werts adds 16 tackles and two players intercept. Baker travels to No 7 Missouri Valley College next Saturday for a 6 p.m. kickoff.
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Kansas volleyball wins DePaul Invitational title again
Kansas Jayhawks sweep DePaul 25-18 25-12 25-23 to claim their third pre conference tournament title of the season led by tournament MVP Allison Mayfield who totaled 17 kills. Earlier Kansas beat Valparaiso 25-18 27-29 21-25 25-16 15-10 to seal the title as coach Ray Bechard notches his 10th pre conference crown. Kansas opens Big 12 play at No. 8 Texas in Austin Saturday with 4 p.m. kickoff.
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Bonnie Henrickson Golf Tournament Draws KU Fans
About 200 fans attended the seventh annual Bonnie Henrickson Golf Tournament at Alvamar Golf Club to support the Kansas University women’s basketball team and the Lawrence Memorial Hospital Breast Center. The four person scramble raised funds through an auction for the Breast Center as Henrickson enters her eighth Kansas season.
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