When it comes to the Lawrence boys soccer team’s defense, coach Joe Comparato has a lot of faith in the unit. “No matter what happens in the game, they’re resilient,” Comparato said. “We can get down a goal, and we’re fine and win a game. We can be up a goal and let them get back in, and instead we turn the tide. “As long as we can continue that and play that way, then I have a lot of confidence ...
In singles tennis, mental composure is one of the most difficult parts of the game. You’re out on the court by yourself with no one to lean on or get you out of your own head. So when Eli Ward is on the court, she tries to keep it simple. “I let myself have fun with it,” Ward said. “It’s a game, so it’s not like I’m going to die if I lose a set. The sun will still come up in the ...
Overland Park — Lawrence boys soccer improved to 9-1-1 with a 3-1 road win over Shawnee Mission West on Tuesday. Lawrence coach Joe Comparato gave the credit to the LHS defense in the win, as the unit made difficult plays to keep the Vikings from scoring and taking momentum. “When they came under pressure, they pulled it off and had some clutch stops when momentum could’ve gone the other way,” ...
Free State junior setter Tessa Nover-Estes looks around the court to make sure she knows who is where before each serve. For most of her playing career, she’s had Anniston Clark next to her. “I always know where she is,” Nover-Estes said. “I know exactly where to put the ball for her. I know if it's too high or too low or how to adjust to her.” When the two got to high school, they met Annika ...
Free State finished fourth in the Sunflower League tennis tournament at the College Boulevard Activity Center in Olathe on Thursday, but the Firebirds' Eli Ward won the tournament’s singles bracket. The Firebirds scored 49 points and placed fourth behind Olathe Northwest, Shawnee Mission East and Olathe West. Lawrence placed 13th in the tournament with 4 points. Ward entered as the No. 1 seed for singles ...
Lawrence’s continued issues stopping the run allowed Shawnee Mission East to chew up yards and the clock in the Lancer's 28-20 victory Friday. While the game ended with a loss as the Lions fell short in run defense again, the Lawrence offense had one of its better nights overall, scoring on three of five drives outside of an end-of-half drive that started with under 10 seconds on the clock. Lawrence scored a ...