It seemed only fitting that it happened on Senior Night. Earlier this month, the Lawrence High volleyball team exemplified what makes this group so special during a match with Free State in the City Showdown. Despite trailing late in the first set, the Lions never wavered. LHS (31-2) ultimately scored four of the last five points to secure a win in the first set en route to a sweep of its cross-town ...
Following the conclusion of the 2017 season, Lawrence High gymnasts Josie Hickerson and Eden Kingery formed the plan. Hickerson and Kingery, who are now seniors at LHS, came up with the idea to make the most of their final week of practice. As a result, the duo created several different themes for a spirit week during the week leading up to the 2018 KSHSAA state gymnastics meet. “We talked about it last year ...
Lawrence High senior Beatrice Lopez does not want to think about it being her last tournament. Monday marks the final time Lopez will play in a golf tournament for LHS. She will be joined by teammates Rylie Hayden and Josie Abernathy during the 6A state tournament, which begins at 12 p.m. Tuesday at Salina Municipal Golf Course. “I’m really excited and happy to be going,” Lopez said. “It is a little ...
Free State sophomore Keegan VanPelt shouted in relief as she delivered a strike past Mill Valley’s Sophie Lecuru. VanPelt immediately ran to the net to shake her opponent's hand, signaling the end of a tightly-contested match. VanPelt captured fifth place in the singles bracket following a 9-8 win over Lecuru. “That was really fun,” VanPelt said. “She’s a really good player, it was a very good match. ...
OVERLAND PARK — On the final play of the first half, junior quarterback Malik Berry received a low snap. It did not matter. Senior receiver Keenan Garber had three Shawnee Mission East defenders around him in the end zone. It did not matter. Berry launched the ball up to his favorite receiver, and had total confidence in what would happen next. Garber miraculously came down with the grab for a 32-yard score, ...
After practice, members of the Lawrence High football team headed straight to the soccer field at LHS. Lawrence players then cheered on senior goalkeeper Ross Brungardt from the sideline. Brungardt, who is also a kicker and punter for the football team, recorded multiple saves en route to a clean sheet during a 2-0 win over Free State High School Wednesday. It was a significant moment for Brungardt, who has ...