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Free State Football

Joe Dineen can do it all
Firebird shows versatility at FS, RB
By Benton Smith
November 16, 2012
Every once in a while — if a football coach is lucky — he finds a player on his roster so fast, so strong, so versatile that he honestly thinks the athlete could be plugged in at any position and find a way to thrive. For Free State High coach Bob Lisher, that player is Joe Dineen. By Benton Smith
Near a state title, Free State coach has past and present on his mind
By Tom Keegan
November 15, 2012
When the Free State Firebirds kick off against Shawnee Mission West in a state football semifinal game at 7 tonight in Shawnee Mission South District Stadium, Bob Lisher’s eyes will be focused on the field. Looking into the stands could put the longtime Free State coach in jeopardy of getting distracted by all the memories the faces in the crowd might trigger. By Tom Keegan
Free State defensive line imposing its will, powering Firebirds’ defense
By Benton Smith
November 14, 2012
Free State High’s football team has advanced to the state semifinals on the strength of its defense. Nowhere is that defense stronger than up front with linemen Riley Buller, Cody Stanclift and Fred Wyatt. By Benton Smith
Firebirds, Lions kick off winter sports practices
By Benton Smith
November 13, 2012
Winter sports practices began Monday at Free State and Lawrence high schools, but some city athletes are still wrapping up the fall football season. By Benton Smith
Regional rematch, not showdown sequel, awaits Free State football at sub-state
By Benton Smith
November 11, 2012
If the ongoing narrative that is the 2012 high school football season were a Hollywood script, a City Showdown sequel in the Class 6A state semifinals would have been inevitable.
FSHS upends O-East, reaches state semis
By Benton Smith
November 10, 2012
Anytime something went wrong for Free State High’s football team Friday night in the Class 6A state quarterfinals, the Firebirds found a way to make up for it. By Benton Smith
Free State football advances to state semifinals; Lawrence High loses
Staff Reports
November 9, 2012
Free State High School advanced to the Class 6A state football semifinals with a 28-17 victory on Friday night while Lawrence High lost, 21-14.
Physical Hawks visiting Firebirds
By Benton Smith
November 9, 2012
Free State High football hasn’t faced Olathe East in two years, but Firebirds coach Bob Lisher knows exactly what his team is getting into tonight against the Hawks, who visit FSHS for the Class 6A state quarterfinals. By Benton Smith
LHS, FSHS selling advance tickets
Staff Reports
November 7, 2012
Free State High and Lawrence football fans can secure their seats for Friday’s games early.
Rushing rotation keeps Firebirds fresh, foes wary
By Benton Smith
November 6, 2012
When it comes to running the football, offensive preferences and philosophies can vary greatly from one coaching staff to another. This season at Free State High, coach Bob Lisher has a bit of a three-headed-monster approach. By Benton Smith
City represents in Class 6A football playoffs
By Benton Smith
November 5, 2012
The high school football season is over for most Class 6A programs in Kansas. But two of the eight teams still in the hunt for the 2012 state championship reside right here in Lawrence. By Benton Smith
Free State football advances to quarterfinals with rout of Olathe North
By Tom Witherspoon
November 3, 2012
Don’t treat the final score as an indicator of what happened Friday night at Free State Stadium — the Firebirds dismantled Olathe North, 38-22. Story by Tom Witherspoon
LHS, Free State football teams earn first-round playoff victories
J-W Staff Reports
November 2, 2012
The Free State and Lawrence High football teams picked up first-round playoff victories Friday night to advance to next week’s Class 6A state quarterfinals.
Firebirds expect fight in rematch with O-North
By Benton Smith
November 2, 2012
It’s often said in football circles that beating a team twice in one season isn’t easy. Free State High will find out just how true that is today with its playoff opener against Olathe North. By Benton Smith
Lions inspired by latest loss
By Benton Smith
November 2, 2012
Lawrence High’s football team hopes to put its regular-season-ending loss to Free State behind when it takes on Gardner-Edgerton in the first round of the playoffs. By Benton Smith

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