Lawrence High senior KJ Pritchard directs his team as he brings the ball up the court during Lawrence High’s third-place game against Olathe South Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 in Topeka. The Lions, playing the Falcons for the second time in eight days, avenged their earlier loss and took third place in the Topeka Invitational.

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Lawrence High senior KJ Pritchard (14) tries to get a shot off while avoiding teammate Shane Willoughby (20) during Lawrence High’s third-place game against Olathe South Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 in Topeka.

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Lawrence High senior KJ Pritchard looks for a teammate after getting defender Connor Soukup (35) in the air during Lawrence High’s third-place game against Olathe South Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 in Topeka.

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Lawrence High junior Jake Mosiman (3) goes between defenders as he gets a shot off during Lawrence High’s game against Olathe South Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 in Topeka.

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Lawrence High junior Jake Mosiman launches a three during Lawrence High’s game against Olathe South Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 in Topeka.

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Lawrence High senior Troy Willoughby (12) splits a pair of defenders during Lawrence High’s game against Olathe South Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 in Topeka.

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Lawrence High junior Shane Willoughby blows by defender Donald Nelson during Lawrence High’s game against Olathe South Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 in Topeka.

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Lawrence High senior Logan Henrichs, center, takes the ball away from Brad Garcia, left, during Lawrence High’s game against Olathe South Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 in Topeka.

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Lawrence High senior Anthony Buffalomeat flips a shot off the backboard as defender Tyler Thomas (32) looks for the block during Lawrence High’s game against Olathe South Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 in Topeka.

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Lawrence High junior Shane Willoughby prepares to shoot a free throw as his brother, senior Troy Willoughby (12), watches during Lawrence High’s game against Olathe South Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 in Topeka.

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Lawrence High senior Troy Willoughby picks up a loose ball in front of Luke Hougland (20) after his brother, Shane Willoughby, on ground, knocked the ball away from a defender during Lawrence High’s game against Olathe South Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 in Topeka.

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Lawrence High senior Logan Henrichs (32) avoids multiple defenders as he looks to get a shot off during Lawrence High’s game against Olathe South Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 in Topeka.

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Lawrence High senior Logan Henrichs (32) hangs in the air as he lofts a shot over Connor Soukup during Lawrence High’s game against Olathe South Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 in Topeka.

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Kansas coach Bonnie Henrickson motions to her team during Kansas’ game against Texas A&M Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks lost the game, 76-65.

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Kansas guard Monica Engelman looks to the bench for instructions during Kansas’ game against Texas A&M Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks lost the game, 76-65.

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Kansas forward Carolyn Davis (21) looks to rebound the ball during Kansas’ game against Texas A&M Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks lost the game, 76-65.

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Kansas guard Angel Goodrich, left, lofts a floater over Kelsey Bone during Kansas’ game against Texas A&M Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks lost the game, 76-65.

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Kansas forward Carolyn Davis (21) shoots over Alexia Standish (10) during Kansas’ game against Texas A&M Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks lost the game, 76-65.

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Texas A&M forward Adaora Elonu (21) fights off Tania Jackson for a rebound during Kansas’ game against Texas A&M Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks lost the game, 76-65.

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Texas A&M guard Alexia Standish, left, uses her forearm to make some space between her and Monica Engelman during Kansas’ game against Texas A&M Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks lost the game, 76-65.

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Kansas players walk to the other end of the court following a timeout during Kansas’ game against Texas A&M Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks lost the game, 76-65.

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Kansas guard Monica Engelman (13) tries to drive past Skylar Collins, left during Kansas’ game against Texas A&M Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks lost the game, 76-65.

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Kansas guard Monica Engelman, left, fights with Adaora Elonu, center, while Elonu reaches over teammate Skylar Collins during Kansas’ game against Texas A&M Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks lost the game, 76-65.

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Disappointed in her team’s play, Kansas coach Bonnie Henrickson calls a 30-second timeout during Kansas’ game against Texas A&M Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks lost the game, 76-65.

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A group of Kansas fans watch the video board while dancing during Kansas’ game against Texas A&M Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks lost the game, 76-65.

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Kansas guard Angel Goodrich grimaces as she stretches her back following a hard foul during Kansas’ game against Texas A&M Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks lost the game, 76-65.

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A Kansas fan wearing colorful shades peeks over a Jayhawk banner during Kansas’ game against Texas A&M Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks lost the game, 76-65.

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Kansas guard Monica Engelman launches a three over Tyra White (20) during Kansas’ game against Texas A&M Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks lost the game, 76-65.

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Kansas guard Monica Engelman (13) is unable to get off a shot due to smothering defense by Sydney Carter (4) during Kansas’ game against Texas A&M Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks lost the game, 76-65.

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Teammates check on Kansas guard Angel Goodrich after she was slow to get up following a hard foul during Kansas’ game against Texas A&M Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks lost the game, 76-65.

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Kansas guard Angel Goodrich looks to make a pass with Adaora Elonu’s hand in her face during Kansas’ game against Texas A&M Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks lost the game, 76-65.

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Kansas guard Angel Goodrich is consoled by coaches on the bench after fouling out during Kansas’ game against Texas A&M Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks lost the game, 76-65.

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Kansas guard Angel Goodrich walks down the court with her hands on her head after committing a turnover during Kansas’ game against Texas A&M Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks lost, 76-65.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson (15) tries to keep the mood light for Thomas Robinson before Robinson's free throws late in the second half on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at the Frank Erwin Center. Robinson hit one of two to keep the lead at three.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson is fouled by Texas guard Myck Kabongo with seconds remaining in the second half on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at the Frank Erwin Center.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford gets a hand on a three to block a shot by Texas guard J'Covan Brown late in the second half on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at the Frank Erwin Center.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self huddles with his team late in the second half on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at the Frank Erwin Center.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor elevates for a shot as he is fouled by Texas guard Myck Kabongo during the second half on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at the Frank Erwin Center. Taylor hit the shot and got the free throw.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self lays into an official for what he believed was a missed foul against Texas during the second half on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at the Frank Erwin Center.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson delivers a dunk over Texas guard Myck Kabongo during the second half on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at the Frank Erwin Center.

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Kansas forward Justin Wesley wrestles for a loose ball with Texas center Clint Chapman during the second half on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at the Frank Erwin Center.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey puts a shot over Texas defenders Jonathan Holmes (10) and Clint Chapman (53) during the second half on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at the Frank Erwin Center.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor hooks around Texas big men Clint Chapman (53) and Jonathan Holmes (10) for a pass during the second half on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at the Frank Erwin Center.

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Kansas head coach Bill Self loosens his tie as he leaves the court following the Jayhawks' 69-66 win over Texas on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at the Frank Erwin Center.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor, right, gets a bump from teammate Naadir Tharpe after the Jayhawks' 69-66 win over Texas on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at the Frank Erwin Center.

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Kansas forward Thomas Robinson smiles as he waits for the inbound while guarded by Texas forward Alexis Wangmene during the first half on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at the Frank Erwin Center.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor looks up into the Texas student section as the Longhorns close in on the Jayhawks' lead during the second half on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at the Frank Erwin Center.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford pushes the ball up the court against Texas during the first half on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at the Frank Erwin Center.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor lofts a shot over Texas forward Sheldon McClellan (2) for a bucket during the second half on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at the Frank Erwin Center.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford is fouled by Texas guard J'Covan Brown on the way to the bucket during the first half on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at the Frank Erwin Center. At right is Texas forward Jonathan Holmes.

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Kansas guard Tyshawn Taylor tosses up a lob over the Texas defense for teammate Thomas Robinson during the first half on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at the Frank Erwin Center.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey catches a pass inside over Texas center Clint Chapman during the first half on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at the Frank Erwin Center.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson tosses a pass from the floor underneath Texas guard Myck Kabongo after a steal during the first half on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at the Frank Erwin Center.

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Kansas defenders Tyshawn Taylor (10) and Jeff Withey (5) hound Texas center Clint Chapman during the first half on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at the Frank Erwin Center.

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Elliot Paden, 4, Lawrence, and Morgan Johnson, 10, Leavenworth, dissect owl scat to identify the bones and fur of the owl's prey Saturday during an activity at the Kaw Valley Eagles Day at Free State High School.

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Kansas guard Elijah Johnson pulls up for a jumper prior to tipoff against Texas on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2012 at the Frank Erwin Center.

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Katie Babbit, 11, Lawrence, spreads a pair of cardboard wings and sits in a large nest to experience the life of an eagle at the Kaw Valley Eagle Day at Free State High school, Saturday, Jan. 21.

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Heather Morgan, a part-time naturalist at Prairie Park Nature Center, shows off an educational Barred Owl to visitors Saturday during the Kaw Valley Eagles Day at Free State High School. Attractions at the event included nature-based arts and crafts, booths featuring environmentally friendly products, and a host of educational activities for kids.

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Andrea Hudy, associate director of strength and conditioning for the men's and women's basketball teams, stretches center Jeff Withey before tipoff against Texas on Saturday, Jan. 21 at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin. Hudy's responsibilities reach far beyond stretching and include tailoring workout regimens for individual players and monitoring calorie intake

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Students display their communities of the next century during the 2012 Great Plains Regional Future City Competition Saturday, Jan. 21, at KU. Sixth, 7th and 8th grade students created cities of the future in tabletop models that envisioned new ways to meet our energy needs and maintain a healthy planet.

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Grace Eason, left, and other members of the Punarjanma city team, Maame Britwum, Cadence Learned, Trenna Soderling and Bennett Haase-Divine, all from West Middle School, describe their city of the future to Natalie McCombs, a bridge design engineer with HNTB Corporation in Kansas City, Mo., and a judge in the 2012 Great Plains Region Future City Competition on Saturday at Kansas University. The West Middle School team placed second in the competition.

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Texas guard Myck Kabongo (12) drives around Texas A&M guard Dash Harris (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, in Austin, Texas.

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Matt and Emily Stiles

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Kelsi and Michael Younger

Ally and Eric Garrett

Jessica Diffley and Michael Dewey

Michael Chatman and Katrina Scott

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Verna Stanwix holds a Lawrence Lions Alumni Association Hall of Honor plaque awarded posthumously to her husband, R. Richard “Dick” Stanwix, who was a retired chief of police, on Oct. 9. He was a 1949 graduate of Liberty Memorial High School. Marci Stanwix submitted the photo, which was taken by Jim Haller.