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Lawrence High wrestler escapes with a victory: By Jeff Deters; December 13, 2009; Lawrence High sophomore Reece Wright-Conklin wasn’t worried when he was just inches away from being pinned by Gardner-Edgerton’s Todd Curtis during the 160-pound championship match Saturday at the Eudora Tournament of Champions.
LHS wrestlers enjoy solid start: By Jeff Deters; December 12, 2009; Despite not fielding a full squad for the Eudora Tournament of Champions Friday, seven Lawrence High wrestlers already have assured themselves medals.
Eudora football hits wall against Paola, 33-14: By Jeff Deters; November 14, 2009; No one expected the Eudora High football season to end quite like this.
Eudora set for Paola: By Jeff Deters; November 13, 2009; A spot in the Class 4A state semifinals will be on the line for the Eudora Cardinals when they play Paola at 7 tonight at Laws Field in Eudora.
Eudora blanks De Soto: By Jeff Deters; November 4, 2009; All the Eudora High football team needed against De Soto was a break.
Special teams spark De Soto football past Ottawa: By Jeff Deters; October 10, 2009; De Soto beat Ottawa, 28-12, in high school football.
Cleveland lifts Eudora, 27-6: Oskie hammers Immac; Tongie tumbles late; By Jeff Deters; September 12, 2009; Evan Cleveland sparked Eudora football to a 27-6 victory over De Soto.
Katzfey shines in debut; Eudora rolls: By Jeff Deters; September 5, 2009; Eudora beat Spring Hill, 28-0, in their football season openers
Eudora falls at state: By Jeff Deters; July 31, 2009; Eudora fell to Doniphan County, 3-2, in the first round of the AA state Legion baseball tournament.
Former Cardinal now a star at Illinois: By Jeff Deters; July 15, 2009; Eudora High grad Melissa Fernandez is making a name for herself at the collegiate level.

Recent photos

The Eudora High seniors pose with the Class 4A sub-state championship trophy last Saturday in Eudora. The Cardinals beat St. James, 42-25, to advance to the Class 4A state tournament this week in Salina. Pictured, from left, are Mariah Webb, Bailey Scott, Haley Epperson, Rachel Pyle, Kendal Abel and Tianna Dunnaway.

Eudora High freshman Zach Herries waits by his walker before a freshman tournament at West Junior High. Herries has cerebral palsy and has limited movement in his lower body. He also uses hearing aids but must take them out before each match.

Hana Lindbloom, middle left, and Suzie Gulley, middle right, show off their fifth-place medals at the 4A state meet Saturday in Lawrence. The fifth-place finish marked Lindbloom's fourth straight season of earning a state medal. Also pictured is De Soto coach Michael Sullivan, far left, and assistant coach Doug Opdycke, far right.

Former Kansas City Royals player Brian McRae ask participants about their infield experience. McRae was one of several former Royals who helped instruct the Royals Youth Clinic on Saturday at Arrocha Ballpark.