Eudora — What should have been a basketball game quickly turned into a track meet between Harmon and Eudora. A fast and furious offensive approach from Harmon proved to be the difference as the Hawks defeated Eudora 66-35 in the 2019 Cardinal Invitational final Thursday. “I mean, they’re disappointed, as they should be,” Eudora coach Kyle Deterding said. “(In the) first half I thought they played ...
Stilwell — As if the game couldn’t be any more dramatic, it was a single layup that decided the Blue Valley Shootout final. Thanks to a ferocious comeback, Olathe South snatched a 63-62 overtime victory over Lawrence High in the Blue Valley Shootout final Friday. Junior guard Zeke Mayo led the way for LHS with 26 points, shooting 5-of-6 from 3-point range. “I’m proud of our guys — they fought,” ...
Overland Park — Midway through the third quarter, Lawrence High senior guard Sophie DeWitt set a trap at midcourt, grabbed the ball and raced to the other end for a fast-break layup. “She is one of the best defenders in the Sunflower League and she has been for a couple years now,” LHS coach Jeff Dickson said. “Sophie was everywhere. She’s a highly-intense athlete who plays her tail off.” Thanks ...
Liberty, Mo. — Despite a second-half resurgence, Liberty’s offense was too much in the Blue Jays’ 77-64 win over Lawrence High in the 810 Varsity Tipoff Classic Saturday night. “I really thought our guys showed a lot of heart and fight,” LHS coach Mike Lewis said. “(We) played against a team tonight that shot it really well and was physical, and they were a load. It’s a great early-season game for ...
After falling into an early 8-2 hole, Kansas women’s basketball had to regroup and refocus quickly. And KU did just that Sunday, as the Jayhawks defeated Florida 76-66 in the Big 12/SEC Challenge. “They’re a good team,” KU coach Brandon Schneider said. “We played a really quality opponent that hopefully goes on and wins a lot of games.” KU sophomore guard Brooklyn Mitchell started the game off ...
Liberty, Mo. — Despite a second-half resurgence by Lawrence High, Liberty’s offense was too much in the Blue Jays’ 77-64 victory over the Lions in the 810 Varsity Tipoff Classic Saturday night. “I really thought our guys showed a lot of heart and fight,” LHS coach Mike Lewis said. “(We) played against a team tonight that shot it really well and was physical, and they were a load. It’s a great ...