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The Dividing Line

Lawrence Journal-World High School Sports Editor Matt Tait takes you inside the area prep sports scene.

October 8, 2009

Oklahoma HS coach in hot water over players using false addresses; What can Lawrence learn from this?

The fallout from recent rules violations at Oklahoma's Jenks High School can provide a learning experience for high school athletic programs everywhere.

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September 23, 2009

It's time to get off Dirk Wedd's back

After battling through a few rough seasons in recent years, Lawrence High football coach Dirk Wedd has come under fire for his team's 0-3 start. Is the criticism of the LHS football coach justified or off base?

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September 2, 2009

The Fans Guide to Bandwagon Jumping for fall high school sports

Searching for a high school team to pull for this fall? Look no farther than the Journal-World's Fans Guide to Bandwagon Jumping. Here you'll find a list of the city's top five prep sports teams ready to make a run at a title this fall.

August 19, 2009

Favre comeback sends wrong message

NFL quarterback Brett Favre announced Tuesday that he was coming out of retirement for the second straight season, this time to play for the Minnesota Vikings. Although the legendary QB's decision to play or not should be his call, the way he has gone about his latest comeback sends the wrong message to young men everywhere.

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August 17, 2009

Fall practices begin today for area high school sports teams

In the city and around the area today marks the first official day of the fall sports season for local high school teams. Here's a quick look at what's in store.

June 11, 2009

MLB Draft '09 includes names familiar to LHS and Free State

Although no local players were selected in this year's Major League Baseball Amateur Draft, four names familiar to the city's high school teams did surface during the 50-round extravaganza.

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May 21, 2009

Wrapping up a wild regional tournament

It's hard to imagine three baseball games being more incredible than the three we saw at Free State High during Wednesday's Class 6A regional tournament. In case you missed it, here's a brief recap of some of the things that might have fallen through the cracks.

May 20, 2009

Regional baseball outlook for LHS, Free State

This season, only one team -- Free State or Lawrence High -- will advance out of the Class 6A regional baseball tournament and into the state tourney. Which one will make it depends on these three things.

May 6, 2009

The inside scoop on Sunflower seeds

In addition to being a ballpark favorite, Sunflower seeds pack quite a nutritious punch.

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April 29, 2009

Swine flu affecting high school sports in Texas

High number of confirmed cases of the swine flu causes Texas to postpone high school sports until May 11.

April 6, 2009

Free State baseball's home opener full of firsts

Many years from now, people will wonder which players did what for the first time on Free State High's new baseball field. Here are the answers.

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March 23, 2009

World Company Cup up for grabs as Spring seasons arrive

In the four-year history of The World Company Cup — given annually to the city's Class 6A high school that wins more head-to-head matchups — Free State High has dominated. Do the Lions have what it takes in 2009 to turn the tide?

March 9, 2009

2009 shortcomings make '07, '08 runs more special for city hoops teams

The Lawrence High and Free State High boys and girls basketball teams were left out of the 2009 state tournament. But coming up short this season has made the memories of recent runs more special.

March 7, 2009

Bird is the Word: LHS senior hopes to lead Lady Lions back to state tourney tonight

Lawrence High senior Taylor Bird is among the Top 8 in the Sunflower League in four major categories — points, rebounds, assists and steals. Tonight, she'll look to lead the Lions back to the Class 6A state tournament, where they would defend their 2008 state title.

March 6, 2009

The Legend of Dorian Green: LHS senior looks to lead Lions to state tourney tonight

The Lawrence High boys basketball team is hoping to ride the hot hand and determination of senior guard Dorian Green to a second straight berth in the Class 6A state tournament. The Lions will try to punch their ticket tonight when they face Shawnee Mission East at 5 p.m. at Free State High in the sub-state title game.

March 5, 2009

LHS, FSHS girls take center stage for sub-state showdown

The fourth-seeded Firebirds (11-9) and fifth-seeded Lions (9-11) will do battle at 7 tonight at Free State High, with a berth in the sub-state championship game on the line.

March 4, 2009

It's win or go home time for city basketball teams

The Lawrence High and Free State High boys basketball teams tip off the postseason tonight in the first round of sub-state.

February 27, 2009

Plenty on the line in tonight's City Showdown between LHS and Free State

Here we go again..... Round 2 of this year's city showdown. Last time out, Lawrence High's boys and girls basketball teams swept Free State at the Firebirds' home gym. What will happen tonight?

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February 24, 2009

Dorian Green vs. Taylor Bird: Leading Lions ready to rumble

The Lawrence High boys and girls basketball teams feature senior leading scorers who say that a game of one-on-one could be more interesting than most might think.

February 18, 2009

Sub-State hoops on the horizon

With just three games remaining in the regular season -- including the Feb. 27 city showdown -- Lawrence High and Free State High's boys and girls basketball teams are jockeying for postseason position. Here's a look at where the sub-state pairings stand as of today.

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