LHS Wins, But Loses Top Running Back For Season

Lawrence High improved its record to 2-2 with a 35-13 win at Leavenworth. Brad was 17 of 23 passing for 243 yards, three touchdowns and two interceptions. He also ran six times for 16 yards. However the night was sad as running back Charles Jackson suffered a fracture in his leg and requires surgery. He is out for the season. He is a great kid and we drove him home after he was released from the Leavenworth Hospital.

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South Junior High Improves To 3-0

Cole's South Junior High team improved to 3-0 win a 44-14 win against Turner. Cole had a 58-yard punt return and an 11-yard kickoff return in the game. Here are some photos from his second game of the year.

Failed Two-Point Conversion Has Lions Fall Short

A great comeback by Lawrence High fell short to highly-ranked Olathe East Friday night. Down 21-14 with 1:15 left in the game and no timeouts, LHS drove 81 yards for a touchdown with :12 left in the game. A failed two-point conversion had the Lions on the short end, losing 21-20. Brad ran for 106 yards and two touchdowns and threw for 187 yards and the other score. Such a great game.

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Cole Makes Big Plays In His Second Game

In South's 44-18 win at Atchison, Cole produced some big plays. He scored on an 11-yard run while playing running back, cutting through the left side, putting on a move and racing to the left corner of the end zone. Later he scored on a two-point conversion. He also returned a punt 36 yards, in which he ran approximately 70 yards zig-zagging across the field.

His 51-yard touchdown run was called back due to an illegal formation, but was pretty impressive down the right sideline. He also made three tackles and forced a fumble from his safety position.

He is one of the littlest players out there, but he plays as hard as anybody. Four more games left.

Mr. Throwback

On the front page of the Lawrence Journal World sports section Thursday was a feature on Brad.

Lawrence Falls To No. 4 Olathe South

It was No. 9 Lawrence at No. 4 Olathe South Friday night. Both teams scored on four of their first five possessions in the first half, but OS was tough to stop and went on to defeat LHS 33-22. Brad threw for 304 yards, but tossed two interceptions in the red zone (inside the opponents' 20-yard line) which prevented scores. Fun game though.

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LHS Wins Season Opener 35-12 vs. Shawnee Mission West

Lawrence High opened the 2011 season with a 35-12 victory against Shawnee Mission West Friday night. Brad passed for 192 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 119 yards and two more scores. Great team effort with so many guys making big plays offensively and defensively. Should get tougher the next two weeks, playing consecutive games against top-10 teams in the state.

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