The boys and girls wrestling seasons concluded over the weekend, and basketball began postseason play, bringing the winter sports season close to its conclusion. With those developments have come game-winning playoff performances for local athletes across sports. Here are this week's selections ...
DERBY — Despite trailing by double digits multiple times throughout its 6A boys substate matchup, Free State refused to go away against Derby on Wednesday night. As the No. 14-seeded heavy underdog, Free State overcame adversity throughout the game. But in the end, third-seeded Derby ...
MANHATTAN – The No. 13-seeded Free State girls basketball team’s season ended on Tuesday in the first round of the Class 6A substate playoffs, as the Firebirds fell to No. 4 Manhattan 67-21. The Indians (19-5) dictated the pace from the jump, forcing 20 total turnovers and holding the ...
Lawrence qualified three bowlers and Free State qualified one at the 6A Olathe Northwest regional bowling meet last Wednesday, sending the four to the state meet in Wichita. The Lawrence boys team placed sixth with a 3,295 team score but had two bowlers qualify for state as part of the top six ...
Postseason has arrived for Kansas high school basketball teams within the 4A, 5A and 6A classifications. Included in those ranks are nine local high school teams who have their paths set to the state tournament. 6A boys basketball Free State boys basketball finished 14th in the 6A West with a ...
OVERLAND PARK — Free State put three wrestlers on the podium, while Lawrence got one in the 6A state boys wrestling tournament at AdventHealth Sports Park at Bluhawk over the weekend. Free State finished 11th overall in team score with 52.5 points, while Lawrence came in 22nd with 23.0 ...