Kansas Jayhawks Top NCAA Preseason Polls and Roster Watch
Kansas enters preseason as No. 1 in Sporting News and ESPN previews, with College Sports Magazine listing KU fourth. Raef LaFrentz and Jacque Vaughn get top national notes while Jerod Haase and Scot Pollard receive high rankings. The Jayhawks boast a strong backcourt and frontcourt, with Haase benching 265 pounds and Rush emerging in pickup games as a promising sophomore.
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Lawrence Lions backfield intact for SM West road test
Lawrence High will start with its full No. 1 offensive backfield in tonight's game against Shawnee Mission West at SM South District Stadium. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. The pairings show Lawrence at 3-1 and SM West at 1-3. Senior backs Thomas Daniels and Garrett Attig returned last week after injuries, while quarterback J D Loudabarger was sidelined by flu in the previous game.
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Purdy deflects blame from football after Friday shooting incident
Lawrence High coach Dick Purdy says the weekend shooting after the Olathe North and Shawnee Mission North game was not caused by football or interscholastic activities. He notes injuries to Daniels and Attig, provides updates on lineup readiness, and mentions SM West game kickoff and security-driven schedule changes.
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Lawrence High volleyball stays undefeated at 17-0
Lawrence High, ranked No. 1 in Class 6A and 18th nationally, rolled to three straight wins at a home quadrangular. The Lions defeated Olathe East 15-2 15-2, Blue Valley North 15-0 15-1, and Topeka West 15-4 15-7 to reach 17-0 and extend a 27-match winning streak. Coach Joan Wells praised the effort as the team maintained its top ranking and national notice.
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Gubicza Delivers Four-Hitter As Royals Top White Sox
Kansas City's Mark Gubicza pitched a four-hitter in a 4-0 win over Chicago at Kauffman Stadium. Johnny Damon drove in a run in the third to end a 23 inning drought, as Gubicza, facing free agency next month, received standing ovations from teammates and fans.
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Royals beat White Sox as Gubicza shines in final home game
In Cleveland TV game 7:05, KC Royals rout Chicago as Don Gubicza tosses a four hitter for his 15th win and third shutout of the year. Wilson Alvarez loses, Johnny Damon drives in runs to break a 23 inning scoreless stretch, Royals average 17,614 fans for final home game of the season.
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Cubs Rally Past Astros 12 11 In 11 Innings At Wrigley
Cubs pitcher Randy Myers was attacked by a fan at Wrigley Field after surrendering a home run in Chicago's game against Houston. The 27-year-old bond trader assailant caused no injuries as the Cubs rallied to win 12-11 in 11 innings.
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