Lawrence volleyball coach Deborah Newkirk wants to see her team pull off some upsets early this season. Newkirk has been impressed with the mental resolve of the Lions, and in the second year with Newkirk leading the program, she believes her team can sneak up on opponents and make a statement early in the season. “I know we have the ability and the formula — if we put it all together early is the big ...
In each of the first two games of the Kansas football season, a different receiver has boosted the Jayhawks with two touchdowns. On Friday, it was Emmanuel Henderson Jr. As KU beat Wagner 46-7 at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, Henderson flashed his speed, leading to touchdowns and first downs. “I feel like I have an advantage with my speed, and I just go out there and execute,” Henderson ...
The Lawrence football team got its first taste of playing under the lights on Thursday with a 60-minute jamboree at Lawrence in which the Lions’ offense and defense scrimmaged each other. “There were good plays on both sides, there were bad plays on both sides,” coach Jason Thoren said. “I thought we tackled better than we would, especially this early. I think there was some good stuff tonight … I’m ...
With years of experience together, the Free State volleyball team is fielding a connected group this season that the Firebirds believe can be among the best in the state. The Firebirds have built chemistry and trust in each other from their time spent together both on and off the court. The bond they share gives the group an advantage in a sport where communication and chemistry is a staple of great ...
Alan Clothier grew up playing sports in Lawrence, and he learned a lot from the coaches he had. It was part of what made him want to give back and be a mentor. So, while he was finishing up his playing career with the Northern Colorado wrestling team, Clothier became a volunteer assistant coach with the Greeley Central High School wrestling team. That kickstarted his coaching career, which now has landed him a ...
Kansas redshirt junior receiver Cam Pickett caught the ball 22 yards from the end zone in Saturday’s 31-7 home win over Fresno State and bolted toward the sideline to get to the edge of his blocking teammates. He turned the corner around the blockers, and with 11 yards left between Pickett and the end zone, he was already celebrating. “I turned the corner and I see I’m about to score and I get ...