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- “Finding The Political Will To Reverse Climate Change” -- 04/25/13 at Woodruff Auditorium 18 comments
- Mass Street Mile -- 06/30/13 at Downtown Lawrence 1 comment
- "Why I Left the Republican Party" -- 03/16/13 at Lawrence Arts Center 46 comments
- Loads of Hound Dogs w/ Darrell Lea -- 06/15/13 at Jackpot Music Hall 2 comments
- Kansas Memorial Wake -- 06/08/13 at Plymouth Congregational Church 2 comments
- Black Flag -- 06/06/13 at Granada 1 comment
- Art Tougeau Parade -- 06/01/13 at Downtown Lawrence 1 comment
- Haiti Garage Sale -- 06/01/13 at Christ Community Church, 1100 Kasold 1 comment
- Americana Music Academy House Concert featuring NU BLU Bluegrass Band -- 05/26/13 at Americana Music Academy 1 comment
- Professional dancer to flutter through Kansas milkweed to help save butterflies June 19, 2013
- Daytripper: We're in the money May 20, 2013
- Andrew Wiggins scores seven points in Bill Self campers game June 19, 2013
- Day 2: From the Emerald Triangle to the Sunflower State May 27, 2013
- Consultants raise concerns about proposed LMH wellness center at city's new recreation center June 19, 2013
- City approves Menards store next to Home Depot at 31st and Iowa streets June 18, 2013
- Students learn the ropes of summer research project June 6, 2013
- Opinion: Bureaucrats at root of government trust June 14, 2013
- Police investigate string of almost 20 auto burglaries in west Lawrence June 18, 2013
- Construction can't stop St. John's Fiesta June 19, 2013
Comments
cato_the_elder 1 year, 1 month ago
The reason that Lawrence schools consistently lose to Johnson County schools in soccer is that Lawrence youth soccer is 100% anti-competitive. Kids aren't allowed to keep score, and are punished if they do; there are no goalies; if one team scores too many goals, the other team gets to add additional players; if one player scores too many goals himself or herself, then he or she has to sit out; and so on. It's ridiculous.
SoccerGenius 1 year, 1 month ago
Cato, you are partially correct. Only it has more to do with the numbers of players who play on competitive premier teams. Many Lawrence parents understandably do not want to travel to KC for games and tournaments. It is a huge time committment. You can't play at the highest level by just staying in Lawrence. SMW clearly has a higher percentage of players who grew up playing premier than LHS. Same could be said for Free State. Keeping score and the goalie issue has nothing to do with it. If you want to improve and compete with the best you have to travel outside of Larryville.
cato_the_elder 1 year, 1 month ago
Thanks for the clarification. I wondered whether competitive soccer for kids was available outside Lawrence, and I'm glad it is. It's still a shame, though, that realistically it's available only to those families who can afford to do it.
not_that_crazy 1 year, 1 month ago
Ewy is one of the best keepers that we have played, and one of the best in the league. She was outstanding against Free State and it is clear she gets tested every game.
Good to hear Aldrich is back, I heard that she was out for the season.
sportingfan 1 year, 1 month ago
Aldrich is not back. She didn't play. Thats also not Gretchen in the picture above. I don't mean to be a pain. I appreciate the coverage. By the way you can ask any parent at the game for help if you need it.
skittles 1 year, 1 month ago
I was thinking the same thing. I appeciate the coverage, but... The picture is of another freshman, K. Billings, who has been doing a good job along with freshman S. Keller this year. Get better Miss Aldrich.
Vaildini 1 year, 1 month ago
this is a young team that will get better. Keep working LHS and lets make a run at state.
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