Free State football (6-3) will have the task of trying to slow down yet another assertive rushing attack as the Firebirds take on Shawnee Mission Northwest in the regional round of the 6A football playoffs. The third-seeded Cougars (6-3) come into the game on a four-game winning streak, having ...
Free State volleyball finishes season at the 6A state tournament in Salina Free State volleyball returned to the 6A state tournament in Salina on Friday, and while the season ended there for the Firebirds, it was a season to celebrate. The Firebirds missed the state tournament in 2024, but ...
Free State’s Maddon Brittingham was having too much fun with his teammates to recognize that he had put together a historic performance. But the junior running back soon found out that his seven touchdowns had surpassed the Free State school record set in 1999, as the Firebirds defeated ...
The fall sports season is quickly coming to a close, as many sports have concluded their seasons, and the few that remain are in the playoffs. With seasons coming close to ending, local athletes have stepped up for their teams in big wins and strong finishes. Here are this week's selections for ...
Free State football will open its quest for a state championship on Friday night with a familiar opponent in Olathe East. The Firebirds and Hawks have already played once this season, with the Firebirds coming away with a 35-27 victory in Week 4 of the regular season. Despite the familiarity, ...