The Free State girls and boys basketball teams returned to their home court on Friday night, but were both defeated by Olathe West in a Sunflower League doubleheader. The Free State girls basketball team found itself in a close game at halftime before a sluggish second half on the offensive ...
With Utah coming to town on Saturday afternoon for Kansas’ 10th game of Big 12 play, the Jayhawks have officially crossed the midway point of the conference season. “As I was talking to my mom — I’ve been looking at my apps, on my tickets — I’m telling her, ‘The season’s about ...
KANSAS CITY — Lawrence boys basketball got a double-digit road win 56-35 over F.L. Schlagle on Thursday. Lawrence coach Nick Wood wasn’t satisfied with the team’s energy or effort at the start of the game, as the Lions were slow to get going offensively with only nine first-quarter ...
In less than one season in Lawrence, Melvin Council Jr. has quickly endeared himself to Kansas fans with his on- and off-court leadership, his high-energy play style and his frequent expressions of gratitude that he gets the chance to play for the Jayhawks in the first place. So it’s no ...
Winter sports are beginning to hit the postseason as the calendar turns to February. Some local athletes are helping lead their teams to important wins and others are gearing up for league tournaments in several sports. Here are this week's selections for Journal-World Athletes of the ...
As first pitch approaches for the new-look Kansas baseball team, three returning Jayhawks received preseason all-conference honors in a poll of league coaches released on Thursday afternoon. Junior Brady Ballinger (infielder), senior Dariel Osoria (designated hitter) and junior Dominic Voegele ...
