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Free State girls clinch 6A state track title
Free State’s Alexa Harmon-Thomas wins two more golds; LHS’s Finley sisters sweep top medals in 6A discus
By Jesse Newell
11:33 a.m., May 25, 2013 Updated 08:43 p.m.
After winning the 100 hurdles finals Saturday morning at the Kansas state track meet at Cessna Stadium, Free State’s Alexa Harmon-Thomas knew not to trust the scoreboard that read “14.20” in front of her.
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No problem: Harmon-Thomas puts FSHS girls track in first
By Jesse Newell
May 25, 2013
Free State High’s Alexa Harmon-Thomas breezed to a prelim victory in the 100 hurdles, and that kick-started an impressive day for the junior, who went on to win the long jump and finish second in the high jump.
Free State girls take aim at state track title
By Benton Smith
May 24, 2013
When Free State High’s girls track and field athletes make their way to their events at Cessna Stadium beginning this afternoon in Wichita, at the state track championships, many expect to contend for medals. With so many Firebirds competing in 15 different events today and Saturday, coach Steve Heffernan knows in the back of their minds, they’ll be thinking about beating out Olathe East for the Class 6A team title. By Benton Smith
Opinion: Firebirds’ window for state softball title not shut
By Matt Tait
May 24, 2013
The tears flowed, the hugs seemed never-ending, and the pain of bowing out of the Class 6A state softball tournament before they could even get comfortable was just beginning. The only thing that came close to alleviating the pain felt by Free State High’s softball players after Thursday’s crushing 3-2, eight-inning loss to Derby at Blue Valley West High was the immediate talk about making it back to the state tournament again a year from now. Column by Matt Tait
FSHS softball season ends in extra-inning heartbreak at state
By Benton Smith
May 24, 2013
Free State High’s softball team fell to Derby, 3-2 in eight innings, in the first round of the Class 6A state tournament on Thursday in Overland Park. By Benton Smith
Free State softball confident in championship chances at state
By Benton Smith
May 23, 2013
The softball players at Free State High know a state championship-caliber team when they see one. The Firebirds went head-to-head with the past two Class 6A title winners, Sunflower League adversaries Olathe East (2012) and Olathe Northwest (2011). Beginning today, Free State will try to earn the league’s third straight 6A crown. By Benton Smith
State coaches name Lions’ Green player of the year
Staff Reports
May 23, 2013
The Kansas Association of Baseball Coaches has named Lawrence High junior catcher Drew Green the 2013 Player of the Year.
‘Killer B’s’ fit in at FSHS
Free State softball welcoming to newbies Bermel, Byers
By Benton Smith
May 22, 2013
As newcomers to Free State High’s softball program this season, sophomore Emily Bermel and freshman Emily Byers didn’t quite know what to expect from the strangers they would be calling their teammates. By Benton Smith
Despite bad breaks, FSHS senior Alex Green 20th at state
By Benton Smith
May 20, 2013
Free State’s Alex Green shot a 79 to tie for 20th at the Class 6A state golf tournament on Monday. By Benton Smith
City prep golfers tee off at state today
Staff Reports
May 20, 2013
The boys golf teams from both Free State and Lawrence high schools will begin chasing a Class 6A state championship this morning at Meadowbrook Golf and Country Club in Prairie Village.
Free State softball draws Derby first
Staff Reports
May 20, 2013
The brackets are all set for the Class 6A state softball tournament, and Free State High will play the final game of the first round Thursday at Blue Valley West, in Overland Park.
Broken records: Free State swims to second at state
By Jesse Newell
11:44 p.m., May 18, 2013 Updated 11:13 a.m.
On a day she had one of the best individual swimming performances in school history, Free State High’s Courtney Caldwell was happiest with one of her relays — and how her teammates responded to adversity in the middle of a race. By Jesse Newell
Firebirds girls win regional track title; city athletes qualify for state
By Benton Smith
May 18, 2013
For some high school track and field athletes, earning a trip to state with a top-four regional finish is nothing new. The state veterans from Free State and Lawrence knew nothing would be guaranteed Friday at a Class 6A regional at LHS, and showed no lack of satisfaction upon getting back to the ultimate meet next weekend in Wichita. Still, the Firebirds and Lions who became first-time state qualifiers made it clear the bliss of that moment is unique. By Benton Smith
Free State’s Caldwell sets 6A records in state swimming prelims
By Jesse Newell
May 17, 2013
Free State swimmer Courtney Caldwell set two Class 6A records during prelims of the state meet, Friday at Capitol Federal Natatorium. By Jesse Newell

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