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Tennis juniors hope practice pays in K.C.
By Nathan Reed
October 25, 2007
After the Lawrence Tennis Association’s summer junior league wrapped up, many of the players and instructors faced a bit of a problem: There was nothing to do.
Rallyball gets demonstration
Game Staff Reports
October 4, 2007
The Lawrence Tennis Association took a step towards bringing one of its most accessible games to kids across the Lawrence school district.
Slammers welcome Ambassadors
September 23, 2007
The Lawrence Tennis Association U14 Slammers welcomed the KC Ambassadors to Lawrence for doubles and singles matches Saturday in North Lawrence.
Traveling triathlon makes Sunday stop in Lawrence
By Nathan Reed
September 3, 2007
For two hours Sunday morning, over 100 youngsters at the IronKids triathlon were given a bit of special treatment. After completing the final running event, each athlete was given the chance to cross the finish line with their names being called on a P.A. system and rock music playing across the fields at Free State High. According to IronKids race director Ryan Robinson, such attention was exactly the point.
Seeing the greats helps the game
By Seth McCauley
August 24, 2007
When it comes to watching sports live, fans and athletes alike can agree that it’s a privilege to be inside the action. There’s a point in enjoying live sports where the television cannot reach, a point that only being there can give you. Fortunately for me, this summer I was privileged enough (alongside a gallery of 60,000 fans) to feel that difference at the 2007 PGA Championship.
Triathlon clinic offers tips and training for youngsters
By Nathan Reed
August 20, 2007
In these days of cell phones and video games, getting kids outdoors and active is becoming harder and harder. That’s where a good old fashioned triathlon comes in. On Sunday at the Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center that idea got the attention of nine youngsters as the Alive with MissionMe triathlon clinic came to town.
Young racer eyes the track and the future
By Jeff Deters
August 13, 2007
Mackinzie Urish has raced midget cars competitively for five years and has won numerous races. That’s quite an accomplishment considering she’s only 10 years old. Mackinzie races in the Topeka Quarter Midget Association, competing in the Senior Honda and Light 160 heats. Before she climbs into her car, her father, Willie, often gives her some advice. “During the race I’m always told to work on my starts and passes,” Mackinzie said. “Once the race gets going I’m not really focused on anything.”
Junior divers make waves at nationals
By Nathan Reed
July 31, 2007
For Jayhawk Diving Club divers Logan Kline and Shana Schuelein, hanging out at the pool during an event on the road isn’t always the top priority. Sometimes the humid conditions inside a natatorium can have a negative effect. “It can drain your energy,” Kline said. “So it’s good to get away from the competition and go back to the hotel and hang out. It helps keep your focus.”
Junior golfers take to the greens
By Benton Smith
June 13, 2007
Retirees and businessmen on extended lunch breaks aren’t the only people golfing Monday afternoons at Eagle Bend Golf Course. The course sees a youth movement at about 2 p.m. every Monday this summer when boys and girls between the ages of 12 and 17 tee off for the Junior Nine-Hole League.
Lawrence gets junior league tennis
By Benton Smith
May 23, 2007
This summer Lawrence youth will have a tennis league to play in for the first time thanks to the Lawrence Tennis Association, which is bringing United States Tennis Association Junior Team tennis to Lawrence.
Lawrence runners seize opportunity
By Benton Smith
May 16, 2007
With the sun shining down on the Lawrence High track on a perfect spring afternoon Saturday, members of the Lawrence Track Club raced, jumped and threw for the first time this season.
Aquahawks work in water all week long
By Benton Smith
May 2, 2007
It is Monday morning. The upcoming weekend could not be further away than it is right now. And while many junior high kids are wishing it was Saturday already so they could stay in bed, Aquahawk swimmers hope the weekend comes quickly so they can jump out of bed as early as they do on a school day and jump into the pool.
Local wrestler strives to be the best
By Jeff Deters
April 25, 2007
Payton Covert may have a sweet disposition at home and in school, but when she’s on the wrestling mat, her temperament changes altogether.
Focus gets wrestler third state title
By Benton Smith
March 28, 2007
Reece Conklin stepped onto the wrestling mat and sized up his opponent in the championship match of the Kansas State Wrestling Folkstyle Championships Sunday afternoon. All around him at the Kansas Expocentre in Topeka, fans, friends, family members and coaches yelled out words of encouragement. Not that Conklin could hear them.
Area gymnasts gather for Winter Cup
By Nathan Reed
January 10, 2007
After enduring a morning session of tough competition, the gymnasts at the 2007 Winter Cup at Lawrence Gymnastics Academy paused for a bit of a breather. For most of those looking on, it was hardly a breather.
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