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The Need for Speed: KU Blitzes Past Texas A&M in Big 12/SEC Challenge

The Need for Speed: KU Blitzes Past Texas A&M in Big 12/SEC Challenge

By Ethan Koch In a matchup of different styles, Kansas used speed and perimeter scoring to defeat Texas A&M’s size and strength 79-68 in the Big 12/SEC showdown. The Aggies tout a strong front court, led by Tyler Davis and Robert Williams. The duo has led Texas A&M to number three in the country in…MORE

Kansas Survives Another Sunflower Showdown Thriller

Kansas Survives Another Sunflower Showdown Thriller

By Ethan Koch Kansas and Kansas State fans alike sweated out another nervous nail-biter finish in the Sunflower Showdown as the Jayhawks edge the Wildcats 73-72. The Wildcats had a chance to win the game with 15.2 seconds remaining on the final possession. However, after starting the offensive play slowly and failing to move the ball, Barry…MORE

2017 Topeka 7 Football Previews: Shawnee Heights Thunderbirds

2017 Topeka 7 Football Previews: Shawnee Heights Thunderbirds

If you’re reading this, congrats! You made it to the season opener of high school football in Kansas. To get ready, we’ve been previewing one team per day as part of our Topeka 7 football previews. To wrap up, we look at Jason Swift and the Shawnee Heights T-Birds on their farewell tour in the…MORE

2017 Topeka 7 Football Previews: Topeka High Trojans

2017 Topeka 7 Football Previews: Topeka High Trojans

The 2017 high school football season starts this Friday. To get ready, we sent Ethan Koch around the city to interview coaches and catch practice. Before games start tomorrow, we take a trip to the heart of the capital city and talk to Walt Alexander about his Topeka High Trojans.MORE

2017 Topeka 7 Football Previews: Seaman Vikings

2017 Topeka 7 Football Previews: Seaman Vikings

The 2017 high school football season starts this Friday. To get ready, we sent Ethan Koch around the city to interview coaches and catch practice. For day 4, we travel north of Highway 24 to see how the Seaman Vikings will build off last year’s playoff run.MORE

2017 Topeka 7 Football Previews: Topeka West Chargers

2017 Topeka 7 Football Previews: Topeka West Chargers

Image by Ethan Koch The 2017 high school football season starts this Friday. To get ready, we sent Ethan Koch around the city to interview coaches and catch practice. For day 3, we take a look at the Topeka West Chargers and new head football coach Ryan Kelly.MORE

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