After a three-run first inning, Free State softball was silenced at the plate for the remainder of Tuesday’s contest, resulting in a 4-3 season-opening loss at home to Olathe Northwest. “We saw some good things,” head coach Charley Bowen said. “We came out in the first inning, scored ...
Free State baseball had as good of a season as possible in 2025, winning 28 games, the Sunflower League and the 6A state title. But for the Firebirds still on the team, they’re not resting on their laurels. The reminders of last year's success have only made the team hungrier to repeat it in ...
The Free State baseball team had to overcome an early four-run deficit on Saturday and ultimately hung on to an 11-6 win over Harrisburg High School of South Dakota to improve to 5-0 on the season. Head coach Mike Hill said that despite the result, it was “pretty ugly all the way ...
Going into the top of the seventh inning, Free State pitcher Zane Shaw was aware he was staring history in the face. Up to that point, Shaw had faced 18 batters and had gotten all 18 out. “It’s hard not to realize,” Shaw said. “I try not to think about it at all, obviously.” Only ...
The spring sports season officially kicked off, and local athletes helped their teams start their seasons on the right note with some wins. Here are this week's selections for Athletes of the Week: Stella Comparato, Lawrence Lawrence girls soccer won its season opener over Shawnee Heights ...
In the last two postseasons, Free State girls soccer has punched above its standing in the bracket to complete road substate upsets. The Firebirds have done this with effort and an underdog mentality that gives them an edge over the competition. No matter who they’re playing, the Firebirds ...