The Veritas boys basketball team erased an early deficit in its 61-52 home win over St. Mary’s on Saturday. In the second game in as many days, Veritas faced a 18-15 deficit after the opening period. But, like Friday's win over Bishop Seabury, the Eagles responded and took control of the game. They even scored 21 points in the fourth period to pull away. It was a strong showing by the Eagles, who actually ...
Free State’s boys basketball earned its second win in as many days to begin the 2021 portion of its schedule. Despite playing in the second game of a back-to-back, the Firebirds had enough juice to pull out a 52-50 overtime victory over Grandview on Saturday evening at Grandview. Free State (No. 9 in Class 6A) improved to 3-1 on the year with its latest victory. Kris Daniels led the way with 14 points for ...
First-year Free State bowling coach Taylor Stuart has already been warned about the proper etiquette at bowling meets. Stuart, who has been an assistant for the Free State football program for six years, has often been the source of energy on the sideline during football games. He is constantly chest bumping his players in celebration. Bowling is a different sport entirely, however, and Stuart has been advised ...
After an extended break due to quarantine and winter break, Lawrence High’s girls basketball team suffered a 63-19 loss to Shawnee Mission West in its first game back Friday night at LHS. Shawnee Mission West jumped out to a 24-7 lead after the opening quarter, and never looked back. The visitors had two players finish in double figures. “It was good for us to play a team that good and have a chance to ...
The Veritas boys basketball team earned bragging rights by besting Bishop Seabury for a 71-46 home win Friday night in the latest crosstown clash. Playing in its new home gym, Veritas faced a 14-13 deficit after one quarter before storming back to take control of the contest. The Eagles poured in 27 points in the second period, while holding the Seahawks to just 10 points over that span. It was all Veritas ...
Free State's girls basketball team fell at home to Gardner Edgerton Friday night on Jan. 8, 2020. Prior to this game, the Firebirds hadn't played since Dec. 8 due to a quarantine in December before an extended winter break. Photos by Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Journal-World