KU women’s rowing team members hold the Kansas Cup high after winning the Sunflower State Regatta over K-State on Saturday at Wyandotte County Lake. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)
On a cloudy day with a few sprinkles of rain, the University of Kansas women’s rowing team came from behind in the final race to win the Sunflower Showdown over Kansas State University.
KU won the Sunflower State Regatta at Wyandotte County Lake, 14-9, over K-State.
KU won the 1st varsity eight, 6:52.1 to 6:52.4. K-State had an early lead in this contest, but KU came from behind, caught up and won it. It was so close that it was unknown at first who won.
K-State won the 2nd varsity eight, 6:58.5 to 7:05.8.
K-State won the varsity four, 7:39.3 to 7:40.3.
KU won the open four, 7:49.3 to 7:59.8.
KU won the 3rd novice eight and the novice A four.
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KU (foreground) caught up to K-State and took the lead in women’s rowing action Saturday at Wyandotte County Lake, Kansas City, Kan. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) KU (foreground) and K-State were nearly tied in 1st varsity eight women’s rowing competition Saturday at Wyandotte County Lake. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) KU (foreground) made an extra effort to catch up and take the lead from K-State in women’s rowing action Saturday at Wyandotte County Lake. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) KU takes the lead from K-State in rowing action Saturday at Wyandotte County Lake. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) KU (foreground) pulls ahead of K-State in rowing action Saturday at Wyandotte County Lake. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) KU rowing team members celebrate after KU wins the Sunflower State Regatta Saturday at Wyandotte County Lake. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) KU rowing team members give the 1st varsity eight team a Rock Chalk cheer as they return from the race Saturday at Wyandotte County Lake. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) More scenes from the Sunflower State Regatta Saturday at Wyandotte County Lake. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) More scenes from the Sunflower State Regatta Saturday at Wyandotte County Lake. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) More scenes from the Sunflower State Regatta Saturday at Wyandotte County Lake. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) More scenes from the Sunflower State Regatta Saturday at Wyandotte County Lake. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) More scenes from the Sunflower State Regatta Saturday at Wyandotte County Lake. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) More scenes from the Sunflower State Regatta Saturday at Wyandotte County Lake. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) More scenes from the Sunflower State Regatta Saturday at Wyandotte County Lake. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) More scenes from the Sunflower State Regatta Saturday at Wyandotte County Lake. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) More scenes from the Sunflower State Regatta Saturday at Wyandotte County Lake. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) The Civitan Orchids of Kansas City, Kan., a developmental disabilities ladies group, staffed the concessions booth on Saturday at the Sunflower State Regatta at Wyandotte County Lake. Mentors at the booth included, left to right, Diana Jones, Dottie Castleberry and Terra Moorehead. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) More scenes from the Sunflower State Regatta Saturday at Wyandotte County Lake. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) More scenes from the Sunflower State Regatta Saturday at Wyandotte County Lake. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) More scenes from the Sunflower State Regatta Saturday at Wyandotte County Lake. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)
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Polski Day will be held May 2 at All Saints Church, 8th and Vermont, Kansas City, Kan. For more details, visit https://wyandotteonline.com/generations-work-together-to-help-prepare-for-polski-day-event-may-2/.
A weekly Scripture Group with Bible Sharing and Reflection, Lectio and Journaling, is offered from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesdays at Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kan. Heather Neds is a pastoral minister and leads the group at Keeler Women’s Center. Call 913-906-8990 to register.
Open Door Baptist Church, 3033 N. 103rd Terrace, will have a reception in the gym for high school graduates after the 10:30 a.m. morning worship service on May 3.
The Sanctuary of Hope Prayer and Retreat Center, 2601 Ridge Ave., will hold a Hopefest from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 20, with music, balloons, games, a variety of food, and a tour of gardens and retreat facilities. For more information, visit www.sanctuaryofhope.org or call 913-321-4673.
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1300 N. 18th St., will observe the fifth Sunday in Easter May 3. The service in English will be at 10 a.m. and in Spanish at 7 p.m.
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Ginny Mingee, left and Grace Troeh, right, assisted at the Master Gardeners plant sale Saturday at the Wyandotte County Extension Office, 1200 N. 79th St., Kansas City, Kan. The plant sale ends at 2 p.m. Saturday. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)Staffing a table at the Wyandotte County K-State Extension Master Gardeners plant sale on Saturday were Don Crim, front left, vice president of the Master Gardeners; Sharon Hoover, front right, treasurer of the Master Gardeners; David Young, back, left, Master Gardeners board member; and Calvin Hoover, right back, Master Gardener. They were at the Wyandodtte County Extension Office at 1200 N. 79th, Kansas City, Kan. The plant sale ends at 2 p.m. Saturday. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)
