With only weeks left in the wrestling season, Lawrence senior Lou Elsten is making the most of his time. Elsten has his mind set on winning a state championship, something he’s come close to accomplishing the last few years. As the wrestling season enters its final stretches, Elsten is working toward that goal. But he hasn’t forgotten the most important part: having fun while wrestling. “I lost a tough ...
SHAWNEE — Slow offensive nights for both the Lawrence boys and girls basketball teams led to road losses to Mill Valley on Friday night. The Lions lost 42-39 in the girls basketball game after a slow start in the opening half. What kept the Lions in the game was their defense, with the team’s young freshmen and sophomores bringing intensity to the court. The Jaguars scored first with a 3-pointer, while the ...
On senior night, the Free State swim and dive team won its home quad against Manhattan, Washburn Rural and Lawrence. The Firebirds have a small senior class this season, but the four-man class of Ewan Campbell, Owen Carnagey, Nathan Friedman and Hank Walter have helped lead the team to an impressive season. The four have swam together for years, giving them a close bond that helps the entire team have fun ...
Lawrence’s boys and girls wrestling teams hosted their first dual of the season against Baldwin on Wednesday, where both Lawrence teams lost. The boys lost 53-30 and won three of nine matches. After a strong showing at several wrestling tournaments over the weekend, Lawrence coach Patrick Naughton said the team looked flat on Wednesday. “Maybe the guys are tired, but we came out and looked flat and tired ...
OLATHE — Lawrence boys and girls basketball traveled to Olathe East on Tuesday, where the girls got a big 63-44 win thanks to their defense, while the boys lost 70-24. The Lawrence girls basketball team pulled off the road win after a full-court press both forced the Hawks to turn the ball over on offense and jumpstarted the Lawrence offense with a quick transition attack. “We played with a lot more energy ...
The Lawrence girls wrestling team returned to action from winter break in Dodge City on Saturday and competed against 19 other teams in the Dodge City Lady Demon Showdown. The Lions placed 11th in the tournament with three wrestlers finishing in the top five of their weight classes. Goldy Stephens led the way for the Lions with 10.0 points by finishing as the runner-up in the 235-pound weight class. After a ...