Jayson Jenks

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Jayson is a freshman from Shawnee and is in his first year with The Kansan. Jayson covered women’s soccer in the fall and is currently the women’s basketball beat reporter. Jayson covers high school sports for The Kansas City Star and attributes his love of sports to his uncle and dad.

Recent Stories

The postgame wrap up: Kansas at Kansas State

Kansas loses to Kansas State 17-10

Kansas loses to Kansas State 17-10

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Reesing looking to make improvements

Quaterback works on skills both on and off the field.

Kansas Game Day

Get the final update before Kansas faces off against Kansas State on Saturday.

Football player diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma

Freshman defensive end D.J. Marshall will still travel with team to Kansas State

Freshman defensive end D.J. Marshall will still travel with team to Kansas State

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Football has last chance for North title

Even with Jayhawks carrying a three-game losing streak into Saturday’s game, they can still win.

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For the love of tackling

Freshman safety Lubbock Smith brings a passion for contact to the starting lineup.

Players insist defense needs improvement

The athletes’ ability to defend consistently is one of the biggest challenges newcomers face.

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Final: Kansas rolls in 107-68 victory against Fort Hays State

Collins leads Jayhawks with 19 points, Taylor adds 15

Kansas set to face Fort Hays State in exhibition.

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Kansas offense struggles against Texas Tech

This is the second consecutive season the Jayhawks’ have lost against the Raiders.

Defense improves despite offense troubles

Jayhawks try to work together through difficulties on the field.

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