Junction City spoiled Lawrence’s football home opener on Friday, as the Lions (0-2) lost 14-7 while struggling to move the ball. A year ago, the Lions and Bluejays combined for 125 points, with touchdowns being scored up until the final seconds. This time, the game was decided almost ...
Despite losing a close game against Olathe West last Friday, Lawrence football coach Jason Thoren is pleased with how his team has operated, both in the game and in the subsequent week of practice. “I was pleased after the game, and I was pleased after watching the game,” Thoren said. “I ...
Free State and Lawrence competed in their first home quad of the girls tennis season against Shawnee Mission South and Olathe South at Sports Pavilion Lawrence on Tuesday, with the Firebirds going 11-1 and the Lions going 0-12. The Firebirds and Lions faced each other for the first round, and ...
Olathe — A few crucial mistakes proved too costly in Lawrence football’s season opener to Olathe West, as the Lions (0-1) lost 35-31 on the road. Despite the loss, coach Jason Thoren was pleased with how the team battled. It was a tough, physical contest, and the Lions played the way he ...
After months of offseason preparation, the Lawrence football team is ready for week 1. The Lions will start their season on the road against Olathe West, a team that went 3-6 in 2024 in its second season under coach Jon Wiemers. That season featured youth on the Owls that the team will bring ...
High school sports are officially back with the return of all fall sports, including a new one in flag football. Here are this week's selections for the Journal-World Athletes of the Week: Patrick Sandefur, Lawrence Sandefur and the Lawrence boys soccer team started their season with a 4-1 ...