Junior running back Jake Sharp runs upfield in a game last season. Sharp is one of three of running backs that will be competing for carries next season in tonight's spring football game.

Published on April 13, 2008

Senior left-fielder John Allman lunges to make a catch during Sunday's game against Texas Tech at Hoglund Ballpark. The Hawks defeated the Red Raiders 5-2. Kansas improved to 22-16 on the season and 4-8 in the Big 12 with the victory.

Published on April 13, 2008

Students and Lawrence community members walk downtown for the AIDS walk that marked the Douglas Country AIDS Project kickoff of Into the Streets Week. The Center for Community Outreach will play host to the weeklong event that raises awareness for volunteering opportunities.

Published on April 13, 2008

Junior third-base player Val Chapple slides into home to score on a sacrafice fly by freshman catcher Brittany Hile during the fourth inning of the first game of a double-header against Texas at Arocha Ballpark. The run gave the Hawks a 2-0 lead. Kansas split with the Longhorns, winning 8-1 in the first game and losing 2-1 in the second.

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Junior catcher Buck Afenir is greeted by teammates as he touches home plate after a two-run homerun shot to center in the sixth. Afenir's homerun was the first of two in the four-run inning for the Hawks.

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Junior First-baseman Preston Land takes a throw-over to first base from freshman pitcher T.J. Walz. Land gave Kansas a 5-1 lead over Texas Tech with a two-run homerun in the bottom of the sixth.

Published on April 13, 2008

Jayhawks of all ages gathered in crowds of tens of thousands on Massachussetts Street for a parade celebrating the Jayhawks' victory in the 2008 NCAA Championship. The float included the the Haskell Color Guard, the University Band, Chancellor Robert Hemenway, Athletics Director Lew Perkins and the coaches and players of the men's basketball team.

Published on April 13, 2008

Jayhawks of all ages gathered in crowds of tens of thousands on Massachussetts Street for a parade celebrating the Jayhawks' victory in the 2008 NCAA Championship. The float included the the Haskell Color Guard, the University Band, Chancellor Robert Hemenway, Athletics Director Lew Perkins and the coaches and players of the men's basketball team.

Published on April 13, 2008

Athletics director Lew Perkins holds his hand up saying, "I promise you by next year we will have 5 [championships]." Perkins is in his fifth year as the Kansas Athletic Director, helping bring home a 2008 Orange Bowl and NCAA National Championship victory.

Published on April 13, 2008

Senior left fielder John Allman runs in to make a catch for the last out of the inning Friday afternoon. Kansas defeated Texas Tech 9-5 and return home Tuesday to face Baker at 6 p.m.

Published on April 13, 2008

Senior Erik Morrison heads for home after exchanging a high five with head coach Ritch Price after sending a shot over the left field wall. Kansas knocked three out of the park Friday afternoon against Texas Tech in a 9-5 victory.

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Junior pitcher Nick Czyz turns quickly to first attempting to pick off a Texas Tech base runner. Czyz faced 26 Red Raiders Friday afternoon, striking out seven batters in Kansas' 9-5 victory.

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Senior shortstop Erik Morrison prepares to throw to first base after fielding a ground ball Friday afternoon against Texas Tech. Morrison was charged with an error on the play after the throw came up short and bounced past first baseman Preston Land. Kansas defeated the Red Raiders 9-5 and are set to face Baker at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Published on April 13, 2008

Sophomore second baseman Robby Price throws to first base in an attempt to turn a double play. Price's throw was just late to first and the runner was safe Friday afternoon against Texas Tech.

Published on April 13, 2008

Sophomore second baseman Robby Price slides head first safely into third base Friday afternoon against Texas Tech. Price hit 3-5 with two runs and an RBI in Kansas' 9-5 victory over the Red Raiders. The Jayhawks face off again Tuesday night against Baker at 6 p.m.

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Senior center fielder Casey Larson dives safely back into first base. Larson hit 2-3 and scored two of the Jayhawks 9 runs in their 9-5 victory over Texas Tech Friday afternoon.

Published on April 13, 2008