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 ...
Jalen Todd came to Kansas a year ago as a quiet true freshman with two NFL-bound cornerbacks ahead of him on the depth chart. Todd didn’t let his youth or the experience ahead of him keep him from earning a regular spot in the cornerback rotation as a freshman. He appeared in 11 of 12 games, mostly playing nickel cornerback, and earned a start near the end of the season. Now, with a year of experience under ...
Through spring and summer practices, Free State football coach Kevin Stewart has seen his team’s work ethic and attitude shine. “This team has a great attitude — they’re eager to play,” Stewart said. “It’s a really good group of seniors. They really care, and everybody who is out here wants to be here.” Last year, the Firebirds had one of the top defenses in 6A, thanks to a strong senior class ...