Free State High’s girls soccer team and Lawrence High’s baseball teams finished undefeated last week. One big piece of the Firebirds’ success was senior Maren Kahler, who scored goals in wins over Shawnee Mission North and Olathe Northwest. For LHS baseball, sophomore Parker Kirkpatrick was great at the plate and on the mound. He had two saves, and a few RBI hits to help the Lions beat Shawnee Mission South and Olathe South.

Female Athlete of the Week: Maren Kahler

School: Free State

Year: Senior

Sport: Soccer

Week’s accomplishment: Kahler helped the Firebirds go 2-0 with wins over Olathe Northwest and Shawnee Mission North by scoring a goal in each game

Favorite TV show: Grey’s Anatomy (ABC)

Most talented opponent: Olathe East

Smartest teacher: Mr. Rabiola (English)

Favorite pro athlete: Abby Wambach, Team USA and Western New York Flash soccer player

Most played song on iPod: Give Me Back My Hometown (Eric Church)

Male Athlete of the Week: Parker Kirkpatrick

School: Lawrence High

Year: Sophomore

Sport: Baseball

Week’s accomplishment: Kirkpatrick had three hits and earned two saves, including the last inning in LHS’s combined no-hitter in a win against Olathe South

Favorite TV show: Anything on ESPN

Most talented opponent: Olathe South

Smartest teacher: Ms. May (Business Law)

Favorite pro athlete: Derek Jeter, New York Yankees baseball player

Most played song on iPod: The Man (Aloe Blacc)