WRITER: David Rodish

Lawrence High and Free State girls wrestling teams combine, split home duals against Blue Valley West and Washburn Rural

The Lawrence High School and Free State High School girls wrestling teams competed as one on Wednesday night at Free State against Blue Valley West and Washburn Rural. The combined Lawrence team split the overall duals but had significant victories in both. Against Blue Valley West, the Lawrence combo team won 48-36 by winning nine matches. Six of those matches came via forfeit, as the Jaguars did not have a ...

Former LHS, KU football coach Clint Bowen joins Oklahoma State coaching staff

Former Lawrence High School and University of Kansas football coach Clint Bowen has accepted a job on Mike Gundy’s staff at Oklahoma State University. Bowen — who spent over 20 years as a KU defensive coach and four years as the head coach at Lawrence High — wasn’t sure what his next step would be after coaching at his alma mater. The opportunity came with Gundy, whom Bowen has coached against and known ...

With a bigger roster and more experience, Free State and Lawrence High girls wrestling programs have championship aspirations

On the Ground Theory Jiu Jitsu floor in Lawrence, a group of girls wearing black sweatpants perform dynamic warmups. Some of their sweatpants are stitched with green and silver, while others are red and black. At this practice, there is no divide between Lawrence High School and Free State High School except in the clothes. The girls wrestling teams practice together. They teach one another. And this year, the ...

LHS girls basketball secures 59-37 win at Blue Valley West, move to 2-1 on the season

Overland Park — Lawrence High School’s girls basketball team moved to 2-1 with a 59-37 road win over Blue Valley West on Tuesday evening. The Lions held a size advantage with center Cami Nauholz, who led the team in points and rebounds while operating under the rim. She helped give the Lions an early lead that the team never gave up. The Jaguars scored the first shot on a 2-point basket, but the Lions ...

Lawrence two-way football player commits to Missouri Western to play defensive back

Jaylen Parks, who split time as a free safety and a wide receiver for Lawrence High School, committed to Missouri Western University. In his final year, the senior finished his Lawrence career with 16 receptions for 246 yards while collecting 55 tackles and four pass breakups on defense. Most of all, Parks developed a love and understanding of the game of football at Lawrence. “Just learning — especially ...

Free State safety commits to Nebraska - Kearney, joins fellow Firebird in committment

When Free State safety Noah Rupp visited the University of Nebraska - Kearney, the Division II football program felt like home, which was everything he was looking for. While Rupp spent the summer visiting and talking to several colleges, the connection he built with the UNK staff was above the rest. “They talked with me so much more, and when I went down for a visit, I loved it down there,” Rupp said. ...