Alan Clothier grew up playing sports in Lawrence, and he learned a lot from the coaches he had. It was part of what made him want to give back and be a mentor. So, while he was finishing up his playing career with the Northern Colorado wrestling team, Clothier became a volunteer assistant ...
Cole Mondi was about to go to bed, having just posted a video to his recently-made ColeinKansas Instagram account that he started for a class at Kansas. It had some likes and a few thousand views. A moderate success, considering the size and purpose of his account. Overnight, the video -- ...
After a few months on the job, Lawrence football coach Jason Thoren is excited and ready for his first season leading the program. Over the last few months, the Lions have spent the summer training for the season, and Thoren has liked what he’s seen. “I like the group — I think we have ...
The KSHSAA high school football state championship games have been held at various venues across the state in the last few years, between Emporia, Hays, Pittsburg and other sites. Where the games haven't been played at since 2003 is either of its two biggest possible venues. That’s something ...
Since the start of the high school baseball season, Hudson Hardesty has competed in over 70 baseball games between the school season and summer club baseball season. These past few months have been important for Hardesty as he works to showcase his talent for colleges. That’s led Hardesty to ...
Carlos Vasquez and the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers had an unforgettable year in 2025. The Hilltoppers won the Conference USA baseball tournament and made an NCAA regional for the fifth time in school history. Vasquez was a crucial part of that, as he finished second on the team in batting ...