Jason Elmquist

Journal-World Sports Writer

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Lawrence soccer gets senior shutout
May 10, 2008
Getting the victory on Senior Day is pretty sweet. But having it come in a shutout made it that much better for Lawrence High’s girls soccer seniors Kaela Severa, Alyson Lunte, Kathleen Hermesch and Madison Bertrand.
Veritas fourth at KCAA state
Eagles impress coach, post season-best round
May 9, 2008
Dinner is on Veritas Christian golf coach Greg Capps. After Veritas’ best team score of the season Thursday in the KCAA State Golf Tournament at Eagle Bend Golf Course, Capps will foot the bill for a team dinner.
FSHS soccer dealt Senior Day loss
May 7, 2008
It was a somber Senior Day for the Free State High girls soccer squad Tuesday.
Seabury freshman earns win
Grabill shoots 46, takes nine-hole tourney
May 6, 2008
Reed Grabill’s drives were long, his irons were solid and his putter was hot Monday at Alvamar Public Golf Course.
Favors big man on campus
May 4, 2008
When you stand four inches taller and weigh 20 pounds more than anybody on the opposing team, you can pretty much do what you want in the paint. When your opponents simply step out of the way when you enter the lane, your name is probably Derrick Favors, the No. 3-ranked recruit by Rivals.com in the Class of 2009.
Rivals eyeing rematch at Invite
May 3, 2008
A rivalry is brewing in the AAU basketball ranks, and the Jayhawk Invitational will be ground zero this weekend for that potential storm. K.C. Pump N Run is once again the favorite to win the Jayhawk Invite after winning it the last three years. But last year’s runner-up, Howard Pulley Black, is back, and the players have just one thing — and one team — on their minds.
Firebird softball splits
Birthday girl not satisfied
May 2, 2008
An emotionally charged Thursday was spoiled in the end for Free State High softball senior Catherine Smith.
Mighty O-East slips past FSHS
April 30, 2008
With the amount of attacking Free State High’s girls soccer squad faced from Olathe East on Monday, the Firebirds at least can find solace that they limited the undefeated Hawks to just two goals.
Elmquist: Signee Little key for KU
April 30, 2008
Looking at next year’s incoming class for Kansas University’s defending national champion basketball team, most everyone instantly thinks of Marcus and Markieff Morris (the twins), Travis Releford (the local kid) and Tyrone Appleton (the former juco national champion).
Seabury falls at home
April 29, 2008
Seabury Academy’s boys tennis team got a firsthand look Monday at the level of competition it will face at Thursday’s regional tournament.

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