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Free State basketball teams drop hard-fought games at Olathe South

Olathe — The Free State boys basketball team dropped a close, hard-fought battle at Olathe South High School, 63-59, in a game that saw neither team lead by more than six points Tuesday night. The Firebirds (5-10) were tied at 59 in the closing moments of the fourth quarter, but the Falcons ...

Olathe Northwest gets past Free State boys, girls hoops

Olathe — The Free State boys basketball team lost its second straight game Tuesday night, falling to Olathe Northwest 58-50 at Olathe Northwest High School. Despite 20 points from Dash Johnson, the Firebirds (5-8) could not mount a late comeback against the Ravens (8-5) who led wire-to-wire ...

Free State boys basketball sees late lead slip away against Shawnee Mission North

The Free State boys basketball team fell to Shawnee Mission North 56-54 Wednesday night at Free State High School, following two late free throws from Dailan Holman that won the game for the Bison. Despite 20 points from Dash Johnson of Free State, the Firebirds (5-7) could not overtake the ...

Free State wrestlers tighten grip on LHS late, claim City Showdown on the road

A hot start by Lawrence High was no problem for the Free State boys wrestling team, as the Firebirds came back for a 45-27 road victory in the City Showdown on Wednesday at LHS, turning the Chesty Lions' senior night bittersweet. After watching his team stay composed during one of the ...