Lions upbeat after fourth in home invitational
Lawrence High finished 2-3 and fourth at the Joan L. Wells Invitational, rebuilding confidence after back-to-back losses. LHS, 11-9, beat Shawnee Mission Northwest and Dodge City in pools, then lost to Shawnee Heights and Blue Valley Northwest in the gold bracket, with seniors Zoe Reed and Caitlin Broadwell commending the team’s momentum and focus for postseason improvement.
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Seabury Joins 2A Competition Shifting Postseason Class
Seabury Academy moves from 1A to 2A this fall due to enrollment growth of 106. Coaches anticipate deeper competition across basketball cross country golf and volleyball while soccer tennis and swimming keep mixed-class postseason play. Athletic director Eric Nelson stresses preparedness and optimism as programs adjust to the new depth and schedule, with cross country leading the way at 2A.
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Veritas volleyball sweeps through Manhattan CHIEF tourney
Veritas Christian School posted five straight wins to defend its CHIEF tournament title. The Eagles beat Lincoln Home School 25-22 25-17, Omaha Home School 25-14 25-23, Manhattan CHIEF 25-13 25-20, Derby Home School 25-20 26-24, and K.C. East 18-25 25-20 15-12. Coach Mike Bartlow praised mental toughness. Teri Huslig led with 39 kills and 41 assists, earning all tournament honors alongside Abi Bartlow. The 16-3 team hosts Bishop Seabury and K.C. East Tuesday at 5 p.m.
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Bradley McDougald Drives On For Brother's Sake
In Dublin Ohio and at Kansas, Bradley McDougald plays through adversity inspired by his brother Brandon who endured cancer treatments and rehab. Bradley channels family strength into football while Brandon stays in his corner, guiding and cheering from afar as Bradley pursues NFL dreams and possible coaching paths.
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