The Veritas boys basketball team edged Omaha Roadrunners, 61-60, in overtime Saturday afternoon. Veritas scored 26 points in the opening period, pouring in 20 more in the final period. As a team, the Eagles shot 48.9 percent from the floor. They outrebounded the opposition by a 30-18 margin, as well. In overtime, Veritas posted an 8-7 advantage in overtime to clinch the narrow victory. “We had one of the ...
The Bishop Seabury boys basketball team set the tone in the first quarter. After a 24-point first quarter, the Seahawks were in control throughout their 86-32 victory over Christ Prep Saturday afternoon at home. With the win, Bishop Seabury (No. 3 team in Class 2A) improved to 3-0 to start the season. “Good team effort on both ends of the floor,” Bishop Seabury coach Jonathan Raney said. “Our pressure ...
It wasn’t always the prettiest showing, but No. 2 Kansas found a way to survive once again. KU (8-0) struggled for much of its non-conference clash with New Mexico State Saturday night in the Sprint Center. Just like they have done a number of times during the young season, though, the Jayhawks made enough plays down the stretch to claim a 63-60 victory. Junior Dedric Lawson scored 11 consecutive points for ...
OVERLAND PARK — Lawrence High coach Mike Lewis had every reason to trust his players on the game’s most important possession. A missed free throw by Lee’s Summit North with 18 seconds left in double overtime opened the door for Lawrence. Rather than panic, the Lions remained calm as they came down the court trailing by two points. Junior Willie Dotson drove through the middle of the Broncos’ defense ...
Free State’s boys swim team claimed a second win in as many meets to start the newest campaign. The Firebirds recorded six event victories to edge Manhattan High for first place in a quadrangular Wednesday at KSU Natatorium. FSHS finished with 362 points in the win, while LHS ended up in second with 361 points. Lawrence High placed fourth with a total score of 226 points. Entering the final event, Free State ...
After Lawrence High sophomore Zeke Mayo dunked the ball in transition, he paused to let out a scream in celebration with 2:10 remaining in the game. Grandview called a timeout, and the rest of the LHS teammates embraced the high-flying guard as he made his way to the bench. Mayo’s dunk capped a 14-0 run by the Lions in the fourth quarter, which was enough to put the finishing touches on a 58-43 victory ...