It was an impressive fall season for plenty of area teams in 2018. A pair of programs took home state titles, while many other squads finished the year with some sort of hardware. It was tough narrowing this list to just 10 accomplishments, given how many programs thrived this year. This list does not include any football-related feats from the 2018 campaign. Here’s a look back at the most memorable moments ...
When Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby got off the plane in Lawrence, he was greeted by a group of local reporters. Bowlsby, of course, knew he was not the reason for this welcoming party at the Lawrence Municipal Airport. It marked the second time that reporters were at the airport regarding the coaching search since Kansas Athletic Director Jeff Long announced that David Beaty would not be the head football ...
Despite knocking off a top-10 team in the season opener, Kansas was unable to keep its No. 1 spot in the latest AP poll, which was released Monday morning. This came as no surprise, though, as Duke overwhelmed Kentucky in the nightcap of the Champions Classic. The Blue Devils (2-0) moved up to the top spot of the poll after being ranked No. 4 in the preseason. In addition, Duke passed UCLA for most all-time No. ...
After a slow start, No. 2 Kansas did enough in the second half to finish off an 84-68 win over Vermont in the home opener. The Catamounts were in control for much of the first half, draining several shots from long range to give the Jayhawks an early scare. KU (2-0) responded, though, as freshman Quentin Grimes netted a pair of buckets in the final minute of the first half to reclaim the advantage for the ...
Kansas State made enough plays down the stretch to hold off Kansas yet again. With 2:46 left in the game, K-State quarterback Alex Delton scored on a 21-yard touchdown run to give the hosts the final advantage in the 21-17 victory. The win extended the Wildcats’ (4-6, 2-5 Big 12) dominance in the Sunflower Showdown, as they have won 10 consecutive meetings over the Jayhawks. KU’s last win over K-State came ...
Free State coach Bob Lisher was overcome with emotion in the moments following a 41-19 loss to Manhattan High Friday at FSHS in the 6A quarterfinals. During his postgame speech with the team, Lisher officially told his players that he plans to retire at the end of the school year. It meant that Friday’s loss marked the end of his illustrious career. Each player then took turns hugging Lisher, who clutched his ...