WRITER: Shane Jackson

'No mercy': Free State junior Madyson Gray looking to defend state crown in girls wrestling

Free State junior Madyson Gray glanced at her bracket ahead of Thursday’s state wrestling tournament, but she didn’t feel the need to do an in-depth breakdown of her potential opponents. One might attribute that to the fact Gray is already a two-time state champion, including a state title at the first official state girls wrestling tourney just 12 months ago. There should be a certain level of confidence ...

New head coach Clint Bowen meets Lawrence High football team during introduction meeting

A week later than scheduled due to last week’s winter storm, new head coach Clint Bowen finally got a chance to meet the Lawrence High football team Wednesday afternoon in the LHS cafeteria. The whole meeting lasted about 20 minutes. Bowen spoke to the team about why he came back to LHS after graduating from there in 1990 and what he expects from his players with him leading the program. Members of the team ...

Lawrence boys bowling secures regional title; FSHS boys, LHS girls claim runner-up finishes

It was quite the day for both Lawrence High and Free State at the Class 6A regional bowling meet Wednesday afternoon at Mission Bowl. Not only did three of the four teams qualify for state, but one squad even came away with a regional title Lawrence’s boys bowling squad secured a regional crown by scoring 3,564 as a team, while having three bowlers finish inside the top-four on the individual leaderboard. ...

LHS girls drop 49-43 decision to Blue Valley West in regular-season finale

Lawrence High’s girls basketball team ended the regular season with a loss by dropping a 49-43 decision on the road against Blue Valley West on Wednesday. The Lions (2-18) ended the regular season on a 12-game losing skid and have not earned a win since their 41-36 victory over Shawnee Mission North on Jan. 20. LHS was within 9 points in two of its last three games entering postseason play, which included its ...

Substate brackets released for local basketball teams

Postseason brackets were officially revealed on Wednesday, and a pair of local boys basketball teams will get the opportunity to host substate after performing well in the regular season. Lawrence High boys (17-1) will host Olathe Northwest (7-13) in the substate opener on Tuesday, with tipoff set for 7 p.m. at LHS. With a win, Lawrence would face the winner of Olathe West (9-10) and Gardner Edgerton (8-12) in ...

Lawrence girls suffer 55-24 loss at Shawnee Mission South

Lawrence High’s girls basketball team was overwhelmed by Shawnee Mission South in a 55-24 road loss on Tuesday. The Lions (2-17, 1-12 Sunflower League) surrendered 20 points in the opening period and were then held to a single point in the second quarter. They played better in the third period, but the game had been decided by halftime when the Raiders (12-6, 8-5 Sunflower League) raced out to a 36-10 ...