Four Lions volleyball stars shine in NCAA programs
Four Lions from Lawrence High's 1990 state championship team excel in NCAA Division I. Heather Flachsbarth stars for Arizona as a starting outside hitter, Erin McElwain anchors Baylor as a middle blocker and co-captain, Gwen Mullens leads Missouri as a starting outside hitter, and Jill Oelschlager starts for Iowa as a prolific outside hitter.
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Lions Seek Complete Game Against Olathe South Friday
Lawrence High eyes a full performance after a 2-1 start and close losses and comebacks. Coach Dick Purdy says better consistency is needed as the Lions host Olathe South at Haskell Stadium at 7:40 p.m. Bud Wheeler warns Lawrence remains dangerous. The Falcons are 0-3 with a five-game slide entering the matchup.
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Falcons struggle as offense sputters in loss
The Falcons, led by starter Breshears and others, stumble as South produces just 10 points and 139.7 yards per game. Coach Wheeler laments lack of big plays while South quarterback Eric Taylor goes 5 of 16 for 70 yards with three interceptions. Purdy notes inexperience but rugged play up front and tough defense. For updates, call the J-W Sports Connection at 865-5000.
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Mason can't defend KU pass defense after loss to TCU
Kansas coach Glen Mason ridiculed the idea his team has no pass defense and lamented the 31 21 defeat to TCU. Max Knake passed for 299 yards and four TDs as 86 6 percent of third downs were converted, while Kansas yielded seven Knake completions of at least 9 yards. Cornerback Tony Blevins and linebacker Keith Rodgers had the Jayhawks only third down stops.
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Williams Earns Kansas Quarterback Debut vs Alabama
Mark Williams, a transfer from Diablo Valley College, sat out a year to heal a shattered left elbow. He will start at quarterback for Kansas on Saturday as the Jayhawks host Alabama Birmingham, with Asheiki Preston sidelined by a rib injury. Williams previously played for Concord High and Diablo Valley, and UCLA showed interest before Kansas recruited him.
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