After Free State boys soccer’s 5-0 loss to Olathe West on Oct. 7, senior midfielder Eli Stone put out the goal for the Firebirds to run the table for their final five games. With a 4-6-1 record at the time, Stone and the Firebirds needed some juice and energy before entering the playoffs. ...
Baldwin finishes as runner-up, Eudora third in 4A girls golf regional tournament Baldwin, Eudora and Tonganoxie all competed in the Bishop Miege 4A regional on Monday, with the Bulldogs placing second, the Cardinals third and the Chieftains fifth. As top three placing teams, Baldwin and Eudora ...
Gardner — Free State's girls tennis team finished as the runner-up in the 6A Gardner Edgerton regional that featured eight other teams, including Lawrence. The Firebirds trailed only Olathe Northwest for the overall team score as both singles players and the top doubles team qualified for ...
Overland Park — Through five weeks of play, the offense had in large part fueled the success of the Free State football team. However, on Thursday night at Shawnee Mission District Stadium, the defense forced two first-half turnovers, as well as a safety, to lead the Firebirds (5-1) to a ...
Between rivalry games and the start of postseason play, local athletes shone and led their teams to wins and strong placings in various games and tournaments. Here are this week's selections for Athletes of the Week: Anniston Clark, Free State Free State volleyball beat rival Lawrence 3-1 ...
Free State football (4-1) is back on the road for the second straight week, taking on Shawnee Mission South on Thursday at Shawnee Mission District Stadium, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. Thursday’s contest is the first time this season the Firebirds have to deal with a shortened week, and ...