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Lawrence High swimmers, clockwise from front left, Emily Guo, Maddie Dean, Megan Drumm and Marian Frick stand atop of the awards podium after winning the 200-yard medley relay at the Class 6A state swim and dive meet on Saturday at Capitol Federal Natatorium in Topeka.

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Dynamic four-guard lineup required complete buy-in from Kansas coaches, players
By Matt Tait, May 21, 2017
Firebirds, Lions ready for state golf tourney
By Bobby Nightengale, May 21, 2017
Twins power past Royals to salvage twinbill split
Associated Press, May 21, 2017
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KU center Mesa Ribordy makes spring watch list
By Benton Smith
May 22, 2017
Just one season into his college football career at the University of Kansas, sophomore offensive lineman Mesa Ribordy finds himself on the Rimington Trophy Committee’s spring watch list, tracking Division I’s top centers for the 2017 season. By Benton Smith
Baker football player aspires to political career after graduation
By Elvyn Jones
May 21, 2017
As a student at Lawrence High School, Kharon Brown had traced the road map of his career. “When I was in high school, I said I’d love to be president,” he said. “I actually have a timeline I made of running for president in 2036. I’d first serve in the Senate for eight years after four years in the House.”
Kansas baseball swept by Tech
J-W Staff Reports
May 20, 2017
Kansas’ baseball team concluded its regular season with a 9-4 loss to Texas Tech on Saturday in Lubbock, Texas.
Lions’ medley relay rockets to state title; FSHS swimming takes 3rd
By Bobby Nightengale
May 20, 2017
As soon as Lawrence High freshman swimmer Megan Drumm touched the wall Saturday, her teammates in the 200 medley relay smiled and slapped hands.
Baker Class of 2017 to graduate Sunday
By Elvyn Jones
May 20, 2017
Baker University’s 2017 commencement will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at the George F. Collins Sports and Convention Center on the Baldwin City campus.
Newest KU walk-on Chris Teahan eager to suit up for Jayhawks
By Matt Tait
May 20, 2017
Last month, 6-foot-5, 180-pound shooting guard Chris Teahan announced that he would join the Kansas basketball team as a walk-on this summer. With only graduation and a couple of weeks of waiting standing between him and his dream school, the former Rockhurst High standout is ready to roll. By Matt Tait
Tom Keegan: Ross Randall Par 3 Shootout set for Twin Oaks in June
By Tom Keegan
May 20, 2017
The mad scientist in long-time club pro Jeff Burey has come up with another terrific idea for an unconventional, entertaining day of golf.
Early high school grad Kyron Johnson ahead of schedule thanks to spring experience
Speedy freshman KU linebacker enrolled early
By Benton Smith
May 20, 2017
The past several months could have been a breeze for Kyron Johnson. A semester’s worth of classes to wrap up his days at Lamar High, in Arlington, Texas. Some weight-lifting and conditioning to stay in football shape. Hanging out with longtime friends before they all parted ways as incoming freshmen at various universities. Johnson, though, opted for a more demanding path, in order to get a head start on his college career. By Benton Smith
Twins trip Royals in 10
Associated Press
May 19, 2017
Pinch hitter Kennys Vargas launched a tying, two-run homer in the ninth inning and Jorge Polanco hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th, lifting the Minnesota Twins over the Kansas City Royals, 4-3, on Friday night.
Texas Tech rolls past KU baseball
May 19, 2017
Texas Tech broke a tie with a four-run fifth inning, then added six runs in the sixth and defeated Kansas, 16-4, in Big 12 baseball Friday night in Lubbock, Texas.
Gee highlights LHS hurdlers heading to state
LHS boys 4th, girls 3rd at regional
By Bobby Nightengale
May 19, 2017
Once Lawrence High senior Santino Gee crossed the finish line in the 300-meter hurdles Friday, his teammates and coaches rushed over to greet him.
Tom Keegan: Step right up and get your winning Preakness ticket
By Tom Keegan
May 19, 2017
Come a little bit closer while I look both ways to make sure nobody can see or hear us. Keep this between us, but I just got off the phone with Timmy the Tout, a New Yorker who has forgotten more about ponies than sarcastic talking horse from 1960s television, Mr. Ed, ever dreamed of knowing.
Frick, Campbell first in state swim prelims
J-W Staff Report
May 19, 2017
Lawrence High freshman Marian Frick and Free State junior Claire Campbell swam to the top time in the Class 6A state swimming prelims Friday at Capitol Federal Natatorium in Topeka.
Gannaway picked for KVA all-star game
J-W Staff Report
May 19, 2017
Free State High senior Payton Gannaway was selected for the Kansas Volleyball Association’s All-Star game.
Texas Tech hammers Kansas, 10-6, in baseball series opener
J-W staff reports
May 18, 2017
Texas Tech slammed 15 hits, five for extra bases, and drew five walks to win the opener of a three-game baseball series in Lubbock against Kansas, 10-6.
FSHS, LHS swimming excited for state meet
By Bobby Nightengale
May 18, 2017
Two weeks ago at the Sunflower League meet, Lawrence High’s girls swimming and diving team broke a school record in the 200 medley relay with two freshmen and two sophomores.
Fast learner: Cushing qualifies for state in javelin
Free State girls 3rd at regionals, boys take 4th
By Bobby Nightengale
May 18, 2017
When Erin Cushing made the decision to join the Free State track and field team in March, she wasn’t quite sure what a javelin looked like. Now she’s headed to the state meet.
List of schools pursuing former Jayhawk Dwight Coleby starting to take shape
By Matt Tait
May 18, 2017
Stephen F. Austin site, TheSawmill.com, reported Thursday that the school is one of several programs considering adding Kansas big man Dwight Coleby. By Matt Tait
Haskell suspends track and field program indefinitely
By Sara Shepherd
May 18, 2017
Haskell Indian Nations University has cancelled its upcoming track and field season, and the program will remain offline indefinitely.
KU men’s golf falls short of NCAA Championship
J-W Staff Report
May 18, 2017
Kansas saved its best day for last at the men’s golf regional in Austin, but it wasn’t good enough for the Jayhawks to make it to the NCAA Championship.
FSHS baseball falls in extras against Olathe NW
By Tom Keegan
May 17, 2017
May can be such a cruel month for seniors competing in high school baseball, striving to get to the state tournament.

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