After going undefeated as a seventh and eighth-grader, Cole gets his first taste of high school wrestling this Saturday when he goes to a junior varsity tournament at Emporia. The tournament starts at 9 a.m. and is probably only 75 minutes away, yet he has to report to Lawrence High School at 4:45 a.m. to weigh in, get gear and get on the bus. Really? 4:45 a.m.? My thought right now is Ridiculous. Maybe there is method to this madness, but I don't see it right now. This makes for an extremely long day.
Friday, November 30, 2012
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Brad Postseason Awards Update
So far Brad has been named:
Top 11 by Wichita Eagle
Wichita Eagle interview link: http://blogs.varsitykansas.com/blog/2012/11/27/the-wichita-eaglevarsitykansas-com-2012-top-11-football-team/
Wichita Eagle and Topeka Capital Journal will have their teams announced Sunday.
Simone Award Finalist for top player in Kansas City Metro area. The winner will be announced on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at the high school of the winner.
All-Sunflower League First Team as Quarterback and Defensive Back (second straight year he accomplished this)
Sunflower Leage Offensive Player of the Year by Sunflower League Blog (second straight year for this award)
Coming up in the next week (maybe), will be:
All-state honors by class from the Wichita Eagle and Topeka Capital Journal
(Brad was first-team all-state safety as a junior and honorable mention quarterback as a sophomore and junior)
All-metro team by the Kansas City Star
(Brad was on this last year)
Gatorade Kansas Player of the Year
(he is a candidate this year, but no idea)
Lawrence Journal World all-area team
(Brad was on this team as a sophomore and junior and was the all-area player of the year as a junior)
Hopefully he will be on some of these lists.
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Football Season Ends In Second Round
The dream of a state championship ended Friday, Nov. 9 when Lawrence High fell 21-14 to Shawnee Mission West in the second round of the Kansas playoffs. Missed opportunities in the red zone once again did in the Lions against the Vikings. This team was extremely fun to watch and though physically over-matched all season long, played with so much heart. They finished the year 8-3 with the three losses coming to two teams playing in the state semifinal. They created great memories for their families and fans, but most importantly for themselves. Thank you guys.
Lawrence Journal World Recap
Kansas City Star Recap
PrepsKC Recap
Photo Gallery
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Lions Win Playoff Game
I don't recall watching a more exciting high school football game than Lawrence's 34-32 win against Garder Edgerton last night. Brad was extremely limited in practice due to a sprained foot suffered in the Free State loss and was sick all day Friday (threw up on the way to the game, had chills and a fever). Brad only played offense in this game. GE has an incredible running back - Traevohn Wrench, who ran 50 times for 328 yards. Brad was 21 of 28 for 320 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. He also rushed 11 times for 56 yards and another score. However, he fumbled on LHS's last two possessions giving GE opportunities. The LHS defense bent, but did not break sending the Lions to the second round of the playoffs. Very emotional result as it would have been a shame for Brad's career to end because of his fumbles. However, his TEAM was there to make up for it and it was awesome. LHS will host Shawnee Mission West, who beat LHS in the first game of the year, Friday at 7 p.m. to see who moves to the state semifinals.
Lawrence Journal World Recap
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