LHS, FSHS swimmers compete at BV North

Overland Park — At their final tune-up before next weekend’s Sunflower League meet, the Lawrence High and Free State swimming squads finished second and third behind Blue Valley North in a four-team event Thursday at Blue Valley North.

The Lions scored 132 points and the Firebirds 109, placing behind BV North’s 242 in the team standings.

LHS had an individual highlight in diver Meredith West, whose fourth-place finish with 200.90 points qualified her for the Kansas state tournament. West joins LHS diver Ellie Lloyd, who had already qualified.

“She’s a new one, so we’re excited about that,” Lions coach Ryan Adams said.

The Lions earned two seconds and two thirds at the meet, which Adams said was good heading into the league meet.

FSHS coach Jama Crady wasn’t happy with her squad’s results, but did have some pleasant individual surprises. Freshman Ashley Robinson broke the school record in the 500 freestyle, swimming 5:07.3, and the Firebirds notched another state qualifier.

“Laura Nelson qualified for state in diving and my 50 freestylers all swam personal bests,” she said.

None of those swimmers — Mandi Stebbins, Emily Hamilton, Summer Terry and Katie Towner — placed, but Crady loved their efforts.

Torres lone Jayhawk on all-league softball

Melaney Torres, a freshman from Grand Prairie, Texas, was the lone Kansas University softball player chosen for postseason All-Big 12 Conference honors.

Torres, a catcher/designated player, earned a second-team utility berth on the all-league team chosen by Big 12 coaches.

Pitcher Kirsten Milhoan was named to the first all-academic team. Teammates Dani May, Kara Pierce and Mel Wallach were on the second unit.

Firebirds’ Wooden named All-State

Free State High senior Keith Wooden was named All-State first team Class 6A by the Kansas Basketball Coaches Assn. Monday.

Wooden, who is headed to Arizona State next fall, averaged 17.4 points and nearly nine rebounds a game for the 15-7 Firebirds. The 6-foot-9 forward also is the city’s all-time career scoring leader with 1,006 points.

“I think it’s a well-deserved honor,” FSHS coach Jack Schreiner said. “He played like he was an all-state player this year.”

Olathe North pulls away from FSHS in soccer, 7-1

Olathe — Trailing by a goal at halftime, Free State High’s girls soccer team was defeated by Olathe North, 7-1, Thursday at Olathe District Activities Center.

Rebekah Berkley scored in the first half off an assist by Wallis Romzek to pull the Firebirds within 2-1. FSHS goalkeeper Alicia Sellon made some “phenominal saves” in goal, and Celese Siebert played well according to coach Jason Pendleton. The Firebirds (5-5) play host Saturday to Topeka Hayden at the FSHS field.

Seabury soccer falls to Immaculata, 3-0

Leavenworth — Seabury Academy’s girls soccer team fell to Leavenworth Immaculata, 3-0, Thursday. Alex Lesnikowski was cited for her defensive play after shutting out Immaculata’s top scorer. Seabury goalkeeper Lindsey Ahlen had 26 saves. Seabury (1-5) will play Monday at the Youth Sports Inc. fields against Lutheran.