WRITER: David Rodish

Bishop Seabury girls soccer avenges early-season loss, beats Maranatha 6-2

The Bishop Seabury girls soccer team knew Thursday’s game against Maranatha Christian Academy was a chance to show what the Seahawks could do at full strength. The Eagles won the first matchup between the two teams 3-2 on April 2, which was the Seahawks’ second game of the year with the team missing some key pieces. This time around, with more health and depth on their side, the Seahawks earned a ...

Preps Notebook: LHS takes 2nd at tourney and a Lion wins day as area golf teams have busy week

Lawrence golfer Corbin May-Bryant won the Hall of Fame Classic on Monday against 23 other golfers as the Lions finished second in the competition as a team. Of the four teams present, Lawrence scored 312 points, which was one behind the champions from Olathe South. The Lions beat out Spring Hill by seven and Shawnee Mission South by 24. May-Bryant scored a 74 in the classic, which was two strokes over par. He ...

Lawrence softball's bats go cold after the first inning in 8-2 loss to Olathe South

Lawrence softball’s offense went cold after the first inning as the Lions lost 8-2 to Olathe South on Tuesday. Lawrence coach Michael Byrn was pleased with the team’s approach in the first inning, which led to the Lions scoring two runs on five hits, but a change in the team’s approach at the plate after the inning led to a missed opportunity in the loss. “We changed… it was still the same ...

Departing Tonganoxie wrestling coach cherishes memories made during tenure

Two things have remained constant for Brett Delich throughout the years: Kansas and wrestling. Soon, the latter of the two constants will lead him away from the first, as Delich and his family will be moving to Oklahoma, after Delich accepted the boys wrestling head coach position with Owasso High School. “It’s bittersweet,” Delich said of leaving. “There’s lots of memories, things. Lots of life ...

Free State takes second in Sunflower League boys tennis with top-2 singles players; Lawrence finishes sixth

The Free State boys tennis team finished as the runner-up in Thursday’s Sunflower League tennis meet in Olathe, as the Firebirds’ top-two singles players finished first and second in the singles bracket. The Firebirds finished with a total team score of 72, which was four points behind league champions Shawnee Mission East. Lawrence placed sixth of 14 teams with 29 points. Free State’s Micah Ward and ...

Lawrence girls soccer scores late to beat Shawnee Mission South 2-0

It took over 75 minutes before the Lawrence girls soccer team scored, but persistence paid off as the Lions secured a 2-0 win over Shawnee Mission South on Thursday. “We won the game in the midfield and defense,” Lawrence coach Joe Comparato said. “We thwarted every one of their attempts. We controlled the middle of the pitch. We just continued to pound, and we finally got through the line.” Lawrence ...