WRITER: Shane Jackson

Clint Bowen ready to lead Lions after spending over two decades as college coach

After more than two decades of coaching at the collegiate level, Clint Bowen is coming back home to take over the high school program that he once played for. Bowen, a Lawrence native who graduated from Lawrence High in 1990, was named the new LHS head football coach on Monday. He becomes just the ninth person to hold that title since 1945 and takes over a program responsible for 10 Class 6A state championships ...

LHS boys earn thrilling overtime win over Shawnee Mission East

Thanks to some late-game theatrics, Lawrence High’s boys basketball team was able to snag a 82-75 overtime win at Shawnee Mission East on Tuesday. After trailing for much of the night, the Lions (No. 3 in Class 6A) made a ferocious charge with a 27-point outburst in the fourth quarter. It was a stretch that was highlighted by a pair of clutch technical free throws from senior Zeke Mayo that helped send the ...

Lawrence girls handed 47-37 home loss by Shawnee Mission East

Lawrence High’s girls basketball team dropped a 47-37 decision to Shawnee Mission East Tuesday night at LHS. Wins have been hard to come by for a young Lions (2-12, 1-7 Sunflower League) squad this season, though they were right there in the mix with the Lancers (6-7, 3-4 Sunflower League) all night. LHS even posted a 15-10 advantage in the third quarter. “We are right there,” Lawrence head coach Jeff ...

Free State boys run past Olathe West for 55-40 road win

Free State’s boys basketball team wrapped up its fifth consecutive win in convincing fashion, securing a 55-40 road victory over Olathe West on Tuesday. The Firebirds (13-2, No. 5 in Class 6A) have not lost since falling at St. James Academy on Jan. 23, which was the team’s third game in as many days. Tuesday’s league victory over Olathe West (8-6) was thanks in large part to a strong second half by ...

Former KU assistant Clint Bowen named new head coach of Lawrence High football

Longtime Kansas assistant Clint Bowen will be returning to coach football in Lawrence, though this time he will do so at the high school level. Bowen, a Lawrence native who spent a total of 21 seasons on the coaching staff for the Kansas football program, was named the new head football coach of Lawrence High on Monday. The school board approved the hire Monday evening. Bowen, who graduated from LHS in 1990, ...

Veritas boys record a pair of milestones in double overtime win

A double overtime win against Life Prep on Saturday night was extra meaningful for the Veritas boys basketball team. Not only was the 68-64 victory a hard-fought home win, but the Eagles (10-4) also recorded a pair of milestones in the process. The victory marked the 100th career win at Veritas for head coach Carl Huslig, who is in his seventh season at the helm. Senior guard Will Rau also reached the ...