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Journal-World’s 2020-21 all-area boys basketball team

Player of the year: Zeke Mayo, Lawrence High Just like last year, Mayo dominated Lawrence’s high school hoops scene. He averaged 21.2 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.9 steals per contest this year, was named the Sunflower League Player of the Year and ended his high school career ...

Behind two 30-point scorers, Veritas boys basketball rolls to 87-65 win

Behind a pair of 30-point scorers, the Veritas boys basketball team rolled to a 87-65 win over Wichita Home School at home on Saturday. Senior guard Will Rau poured in 36 points, while fellow senior Will Bartkoski went for 31 points for Veritas. Rau shot 13-for-22 from the floor in 32 minutes ...

Will Rau scores 30 points for Veritas boys basketball in 70-64 loss

Despite a 30-point performance from senior Will Rau, the Veritas boys basketball team suffered a 70-64 road loss to the Metro Mavs on Friday. Veritas jumped out to a 15-12 lead before giving up 24 points in the second period to the opposition. The Eagles surrendered another 18 points in the ...

Preps notebook: Local wrestlers to know ahead of regional weekend

Because of a different postseason schedule this year, the stakes are even higher this week for the local wrestling programs. Rather than the usual two-day regional meet, both Free State and Lawrence High will compete in a one-day regional event on Friday. Free State will be in action at the ...

Veritas boys record a pair of milestones in double overtime win

A double overtime win against Life Prep on Saturday night was extra meaningful for the Veritas boys basketball team. Not only was the 68-64 victory a hard-fought home win, but the Eagles (10-4) also recorded a pair of milestones in the process. The victory marked the 100th career win at ...

Photo gallery: Bishop Seabury boys basketball vs. Veritas Christian

The Veritas boys basketball secured a 65-48 win over Bishop Seabury Tuesday night at BSA on Feb. 2, 2021. The Eagles secured their first-ever season sweep in this rivalry matchup. Senior Will Rau led Veritas with a game-high 29 points in the win. Junior Sam Hertzog paced the Seahawks with 18 ...