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
Saturday, October 6, 2012
LHS Wins Fifth Straight With 32-15 Win Vs. Shawnee Mission South
A lot of great media attention this week for Lawrence High and Brad. There are three videos on KC Metro Sports facebook page, a feature in the Kansas City Star and the recap from the Lawrence Journal World.
Brad was 19 of 22 for 235 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions. One of the touchdown passes in the game of the week video reminded me of Todd Reesing's throw to Kerry Meier against Nebraska in 2008.
Lawrence, now 5-1 overall, 5-0 in league play, won 32-15 and has won five in a row for the first time since 2005.
Facebook KC Metro Sports
Look for three videos titled:
Lawrence vs. SM South Hy-Vee Game of the Week 10-5-12
Lawrence vs. SM South Hy-Vee Game Wrap 10-5-12
Brad Strauss Story 10-5-12
KC Star Feature on Brad
Lawrence Journal World Recap
Lawrence Jouranl World Photo Gallery
Brad was 19 of 22 for 235 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions. One of the touchdown passes in the game of the week video reminded me of Todd Reesing's throw to Kerry Meier against Nebraska in 2008.
Lawrence, now 5-1 overall, 5-0 in league play, won 32-15 and has won five in a row for the first time since 2005.
Facebook KC Metro Sports
Look for three videos titled:
Lawrence vs. SM South Hy-Vee Game of the Week 10-5-12
Lawrence vs. SM South Hy-Vee Game Wrap 10-5-12
Brad Strauss Story 10-5-12
KC Star Feature on Brad
Lawrence Journal World Recap
Lawrence Jouranl World Photo Gallery
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Huge Win Against Defending State Champions
Wow. Incredible team effort by the defense. Offensive line did great. Wow. Brad was 15-21 for 215 yards and two touchdowns (no interceptions) passing and he ran 15 times for 64 yards and three touchdowns. Made some great hits on defense as well. I have to admit for the first time I was nervous leading into the game as there were scouts from 19 different colleges there. He played well. Team was awesome. I am very happy for them.
Lawrence Journal World Recap
Lawrence Journal World Photo Gallery
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Brad Four Game Highlight Video
Here is Brad's four-game senior year highlight video:
Averaging 207 passing and 86 rushing yards per game.
In four games has six rushes for 20-plus yards and 11 passes
for 20-plus yards.
Played first game in rain, sat out fourth quarter in second
game, sat out 1 ½ quarters in fourth game.
Play defending state champion Olathe South Sept. 28.
Quickly
Three-year starter at quarterback, safety and return man
2011 All-State First Team Defensive Back
2011 Top 11 Second Team (only junior on first or second
team)
Two-Time All-State Honorable Mention Quarterback
2011 All-Sunflower League First Team as Quarterback and
Defensive Back
2011 Simone Award Semifinalist for top player in Kansas City
metro area (only junior)
Passing Statistics
Year Comp-Att Pct. Yards TD Avg.
2010
(So.) 106-188 .564 1249 10 138.8
2011
(Jr.) 130-206 .631 1596 13 159.6
2012
(4 gm) 53- 94 .564 828 9 207.0
Rushing Statistics
Year Att. Yards TD Avg.
2010
(So.) 134 603 5 67.0
2011
(Jr.) 94 626 11 62.6
2012
(4 gm) 56 345 5 86.3
Total Offense Statistics
Year Plays Yards Avg. TD Responsible For
2010
(So.) 322 1852 205.7 15
2011
(Jr.) 300 2222 222.2 24
2012
(4 gm) 150 1173 293.3 14
Defense Tackles Other
2010
(So.) Not Available
2011
(Jr.) 39 3 Blk PATs
2012
(4gm) 23 2 INT, 1 Blk PAT
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