Brad Named All-Area

Brad was named to the Lawrence Journal World all-area team. Here is a photo:

Game Winner

In the consolation championship game of the Blue Valley Shootout, Brad hit the game-winning three-pointer to defeat Lee's Summit North. He finished the game with nine points. Read the Lawrence Journal World story here.

Mr. Wrestler

Cole has been wrestling for the junior high school team this year. As of December 7 he is undefeated with a 12-0 record (I think as I can't really remember). He has only given up points in one match. He has two meets left, including the city championship. What a little stud.

Brad First Varsity Basketball Game

Brad made his varsity basketball debut in the season opener. He came in with one minute left in the third quarter and was playing in the fourth quarter before taking an inadvertant elbow with three minutes left in the game. The result was 10 stitches above the eye. We will always have a reminder of his first high school basketball game.

Brad Honors

The postseason honors have started for football. Brad was named Sunflower League honorable mention and then recently was named 6A all-state honorable mention by the Topeka Capital Journal. He was one of two sophomores on the entire list (the other was a kicker).

Ridiculous

Last week was Homecoming Week at Lawrence High School. Here is a sign that was up at the school. In addition, they said what was written on the sign on the morning announcmenets. Are you kidding me?

Lions Win In Week Three

Here are links to week three coverage of Lawrence's 28-7 victory against Shawnee Mission South Sept. 17.

Friday Advance

Saturday Game Story

Photo Gallery

TV News Coverage

Week Two Lawrence High School Football Coverage

The local television station does a Top Six each Monday night. Brad made the number one spot. Click here for the video.

On Wednesday night Channel 6 ran a feature on Brad. Click here for the video

Friday Lawrence Journal World Advance. Click here for story.

Lions Wins Season Opener

Brad made his debut in Lawrence High School's first game of the year on Sept. 3. Nobody can remember the last time a sophomore started at quarterback at Lawrence High School. The defense was great and the offense scored on each of its first five possessions. Here are a couple of photos from the Lawrence Journal World.


Lawrence Journal World Story


Channel 6 News Report


Lawrence Journal World Photo Gallery

First Game Preview

Here is a link to the Lawrence Journal World's preview of the first game of the year for Lawrence High School vs. Leavenworth. Channel 6 also showed a preview on its Thursday newscast. The video is in the newspaper story link.

The game is the game of the week and will be televised on Sunflower Broadband in Lawrence.

The grandparents are on hand for the first game.

Channel 6 Video of Lawrence Football Preview

Here is the link for the preseason preview of Lawrence High School football:

http://www2.ljworld.com/videos/2010/aug/24/32293/

First Article Of The Year

Monday, a Lawrence High School football depth chart was released. Brad is slated to be the starting quarterback and free safety as just a sophomore. He is also supposed to return kickoffs and punts. Obviously we are pretty excited, but also very aware that a lot can happen and things change. Here is a link to the Lawrence Journal World story. Chris Gaston is the coolest kid ever and it is easy to see why Brad looks up to him so much. Chris sent Brad a text Monday night that just confirmed what a stud Chris is. The season starts Sept. 3. You can follow the team through the Lawrence Journal World and through the Lawrence High School football website.

First Day of School, 2010

Are you kidding? The first day of school is August 11. What happened to summer? Here are a couple of shots of the boys as they headed out for some first-day learnin'.

August Vacation

Here are a couple of photos of the boys from our vacation to the U.S. Transplant Games in Madison, Wis. We also went to Chicago for a Cubs game and to St. Louis for Rams' football practice. More photos to come.

Last Year Photo

Cole's head coach's wife sent us this photo from last year. Sorry, but I think Cole just looks so cute I had to share. Click on it and see it closer up. You have to agree with me don't you?

Cole's Hammers Win Season-Ending Tournament

On June 27 Cole's baseball team claimed a nine-team tournament. They won two games Saturday and then won three games Sunday, including a 20-7 victory in the final game against a team from Omaha, Neb., which had gone through the bracket undefeated. Cole pitched great during the tournament and his whole team hit the ball like they have never done before. Very fun and a great way to end the season (except for the regular season double-header coming up Tuesday).

Country Stampede

Mike and Lisa were able to attend the Country Stampede Music Festival in Manhattan Friday night. We saw Tracy Lawrence, Darius Rucker and Keith Urban perform. We were fortunate to be able to have VIP passes, which made the experience outstanding. We want to go again next year.

KU Camp Photos

Last week Brad and Cole were able to participate in some of the Kansas sports camps. Both played in the football and basketball camps. KU Athletics photographer Jeff Jacobsen was kind enough to snap a couple of shots of Cole playing in a special camp game in front of the whole group. Jon Kirby of Rivals.com took a shot of Brad at the football camp. Thanks guys.

Olympic Champion Billy Mills

On Thursday, June 10, native American and 1964 10,000-meter Olympic champion Billy Mills returned to Lawrence to talk at Haskell Indian Nation's University. We went to listen to him and he was great. Brad and Cole had the opportunity to get their picture taken with this legendary star.

Brad's Formal Dance

Brad had a formal dance on Monday and took his girlfriend Tiffany. We also were able to get a few photos of some of our ninth-grade neighbors, including Trey, Driskell, Shane and Chandler. Ain't they all so precious?

Recognition Day

Tuesday was the last day of school for both Brad and Cole. They both had recognitions at school as Brad is leaving South Junior High School and ninth grade for Lawrence High School next fall, while Cole is leaving Schwegler Elementary and sixth grade for South Junior High School. Both grandmas and Gus were able to attend the day's festivities.

Cole The Catcher

Tuesday Cole got to play his favorite baseball position - catcher. He did a great job stopping wild pitches, threw two runners out and went two of three batting. His team posted a win over a team, which won a big tournament the weekend before the game. Not too shabby.

Brad Shares Top Athlete Award

At the South Junior High Awards ceremony Friday, Brad shared the school's top athlete award with neighbor and teammate Shane Willoughby. It was the first time the school recognized co-winners. Adree Shield was named the top girl athlete. Brad played football, basketball and baseball and was a team captain in all three sports. Shane played all three as well, including starting on the Lawrence High School varsity team as a freshman. There are so many deserving kids for this award.

Video Learning

Since I am learning how to do video, here is a quick shot of Brad hitting a three-pointer in his final basketball tournament of the year.

Two Games, Two Wins

Cole's lacrosse team played a double-header on Sunday, April 11 and won both games. Cole scored three goals in each game. Here are a few photos of number 50 and and a video at the end.