Leavenworth — Free State wrestling is back in session to defend its Sunflower League title with a new-look team that started its season with a dual and a tournament in Leavenworth. So far, Free State coach Randy Streeter has seen a lot of growth from his team. “We’re super young — I don’t know what to expect (from the team this season),” Streeter said. “We’re competing and getting better every ...
Leavenworth — Free State and Lawrence’s girls wrestling teams returned to the mat for competition on Saturday with the 5th Annual Leavenworth Challenger. Free State placed fifth while scoring 240.0 points, and Lawrence finished 12th with 120.5 points. There were 18 teams in the tournament. Four Firebirds earned medals as either the tournament champion or the runner-up. Lawrence’s Goldy Stephens was the ...
Kansas City — Lawrence boys basketball started its season with a resounding 82-19 win over JC Harmon on the road Friday. It took a few minutes and a few shot attempts for Lawrence to settle in, but once the Lions saw some shots fall through the net, the levee broke. “I saw us be unselfish for the most part, I saw us be willing to make plays for other guys and I saw us be a group more than individuals,” ...
National Signing Day in Lawrence meant two local athletes signed their letters of intent to join their future Division I football teams, securing their dreams of playing college football. Free State offensive tackle Braden Wilmes signed his letter of intent to play for Clemson with a crowd of Free State coaches and teammates around his table. At Lawrence, linebacker Josh Galbreath signed with Kansas, becoming ...
Leavenworth — The Lawrence boys basketball team got a good look at itself and other teams on Wednesday night in a preseason jamboree against Atchison and Leavenworth at Leavenworth High School. The Lions played two games with three six-minute periods and played all 15 Lions who made the trip out. The jamboree gave everyone a chance to see some varsity minutes, even though the rotation will be cut down as the ...
The Kansas football team seemed poised to reach a bowl game for the third straight year for the first time in program history ahead of the 2024 season. Instead, the Jayhawks have now missed bowl eligibility twice by going 5-7 in back-to-back seasons, leaving questions about what needs to happen to get back to hitting the six-win mark. Kansas coach Lance Leipold said he has “mixed emotions” about the ...