Collison weighs NBA odds and KU future
Kansas sophomore Nick Collison, 6-9 forward from Iowa Falls, says he will likely stay three to four years at Kansas and not enter the NBA Draft yet. He notes his experience against the U.S. Olympic Team in Hawaii boosted his belief he can play at pro level, while detailing his summer gains, injuries, and practice plans. Recruiting moves include Langford reopening recruitment and Sampson’s visit schedule amid college interest.
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Free State High Volleyball Notches 100th Win at Topeka Seaman Tourney
Free State High's varsity volleyball team captured its 100th victory in school history with a 3-2 win over Shawnee Mission North at the Topeka Seaman tournament. Coach Nancy Hopkins noted the milestone surprised players as they celebrated while preparing for a quadrangular at Blue Valley against Lawrence High and Leavenworth North. Lawrence High, led by Jo Huntsinger, has rebounded with a revamped lineup, posting a 4-1 run and third place at Wichita Northwest, as both schools eye upcoming invitational play. The intracity match tonight remains a pivot toward broader goals, with Free State leading the series 3-1 and Lawrence highlighting momentum for a big weekend tournament.
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Lions cruise to win over Shawnee Mission Northwest in tennis
Lawrence High defeats Shawnee Mission Northwest 3 1 and blanks SM West 4 0 to improve to 4 6 1. Tina Gray falls to Christina Dixon 8 3 at No 1 singles as LHS seniors highlighted by strong finishes and a crowd watching at Lawrence Tennis Center. Next up Sunflower League meet at SM East Prairie Village.
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South tops Rockhurst B 34 to 8 in short game
In ninth grade football Brett Urban scored on 45 and 3 yard runs. TDs included a 10 yard pass to Josh Lawrence from Taylor Parker and a 35 yard run by Casey Norris. Interceptions by Parker, Drew Cummings and Sylvester Birdsong. Fumbles recovered by Carl Lisher and Johnny Alexander. South, 4 0, travels to Southwest next week. In college soccer Baker defeated Benedictine 5 1 with Erik Jones scoring twice and Joe McArdle adding two assists. Wildcats host John Brown Saturday.
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Ice to Turn 80 Birthday Card Invite at Lawrence
Tony Ice longtime Legion baseball coach in Lawrence turns 80 Saturday invites former Legion players to send birthday cards at 12304 258th St Lawrence 66044 Ice Field in Holcom Complex named for Ice and his late brother Al Ice City Soccer Update notes KCFC Alliance players Kelsey Mellard Sarah Butler Morgan Matthews in Urban Dale Iowa Megan Johnson scored with Meghan Bock assist as United U-14 fell 2-1 Samantha Lopez Alicia Sellon helped U-17 Red Hot Angels win 1-0 Taylor Guntert in goal for U-19 KC Sambas in 3-0 shutout Kristin Back scored in KC Forces 2-1 loss.
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Local sports results from Jayhawk Golf Club and Wichita events
Gros Didier fired a 73 at Alva mar for low score in the Jayhawk Golf Club tournament with Brent Mertz 74 and John Shafer 75. Net leaders included Steve Blanchard 69 and Jeff Brooks 73. Steve Riley won the masters division in the Wichita Half-Marathon with 1 15 41 state age record. his son Matt Riley was 73rd with 1 39 04 state age record. Jim Wendt won Class C in the Kansas Early Fall Classic table tennis event in Wichita. Mark Baczynski and Nicholas Orens finished third and fourth in Class E.
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Celtics Star Paul Pierce Attacked. Faces Longer Recovery
Police seek England suspect while Paul Pierce recovers from a lung injury after an attack at Buzz Club. Eyewitnesses aided the probe as Pierce, 22, undergoes surgery with doctors reporting mostly superficial facial neck and back wounds. Celtics coach Rick Pitino and teammates visit, expressing optimism for his return.
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