Lions edge Olathe South 14-7 in fumble-free win
Lawrence High survived a scare from winless Olathe South at Haskell Stadium, 14-7. LHS held the Falcons to 32 yards in the second half and did not fumble, improving to 3-1 as coach Dick Purdy praised the defensive effort and ball security.
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Ward sparks Lawrence High rally in 14-7 win over Olathe South
Lawrence High quarterback Jim Ward rushed for a career high 90 yards on eight carries to spark the second half rally against Olathe South at Haskell Stadium. Ward broke loose for 36 and 35 yard runs and connected with Bill Breshears for a 21 yard touchdown pass as the Lions overcame a slow first half. The Lions totalled 144 rushing yards in the game with Ward, Brent Schumann, and John Karr sharing the ground attack.
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Dick) Purdy
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Kansas V UAB Kickoff Set For Memorial Stadium
Kansas faces UAB in a 1 p.m. kickoff at Memorial Stadium as the Blazers, 1-2 in Division One, meet the 2-1 Jayhawks in a game lacking live television. KU returns quarterback Mark Williams from Diablo Valley CC for his first start, with Hempstead backing his leadership.
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NHL Players Cite Caution as Season Hangs in Balance
With a season on hold, NHL players slow in exhibitions to avoid injuries. NHLPA chief Mike Gartner and commissioner Gary Bettman stress reduced intensity while Hartford defeats Florida 6 2 in a lacklustre showing. Panthers coach Roger Neilson calls Friday’s game a no hitter.
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Recruiting chaos swamps NCAA clearinghouse impact on signings
Expert Rob Gibbons reports the NCAA clearinghouse delays will push most schools to late April for signing. Many top prospects lack test scores or clearance, delaying campus visits. KU unlikely to fill three early signing period slots. Cal lands Shareef Abdur-Rahim amid ongoing eligibility issues.
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