Baldwin, Free State and Lawrence competed in their first club girls flag football games at Free State on Wednesday, with each team playing two games. The games have two 20-minute halves with a running clock until the final two minutes. Teams have four downs to get a first down, which is every 20 yards, regardless of where the first down is. The field is shortened in width by around 5 yards, and the length is ...
Topeka — The Lawrence boys soccer team started the season with a 4-1 road win over Topeka on Tuesday, with senior striker Patrick Sandefur securing a hat trick. The Lions left a few chances on the field in the first half as the team dealt with some first-game miscommunications. “We had so many opportunities to score throughout this entire match and we couldn’t finish,” Lawrence coach Joe Comparato ...
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 ...