WRITER: Nick Krug

PHOTOS: Governor honors Kansas women's basketball for WNIT victory

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly and the state Legislature honored the WNIT-winning University of Kansas women's basketball team on Thursday at the Statehouse in Topeka. The Jayhawks won the WNIT title with a 66-59 victory over Columbia earlier this month at Allen Fieldhouse.

Photo gallery: Lawrence baseball vs. SM Northwest

Lawrence High's baseball team managed just two hits in a 4-0 loss to Shawnee Mission Northwest Thursday night at LHS on April 15, 2021. Photos by Nick Krug/Lawrence Journal-World

Photo gallery: Free State baseball vs. Olathe North

Free State's baseball team suffered a 8-6 defeat to Olathe North Tuesday night at FSHS on April 6, 2021. The Firebirds (4-3) gave up six runs over the final two innings after having a 6-2 advantage entering the top of the sixth. Photos by Nick Krug/Lawrence Journal-World

Photo gallery: Free State boys basketball vs. Shawnee Mission East

Free State's boys basketball team secured a 60-47 win over Shawnee Mission East Friday night at FSHS on Jan. 22, 2021. The Firebirds (No. 5 in Class 6A) improved to 8-1 on the year, and have now won seven games in a row. Photos by Shane Jackson/Lawrence Journal-World