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 ...

Free State girls soccer lost its season opener 2-0 on Tuesday to Olathe Northwest after a slow start put the Firebirds behind the Ravens. The Ravens started the game with an aggressive attitude that took the Firebirds some time to adjust to, and the Firebirds also had to knock off a little bit ...

Free State baseball seniors Nathan Young and Zane Shaw have spent most of their high school careers solely on the mound as pitchers, but with openings in the lineup to start the season, both have taken on larger roles on the offensive side. The duo displayed their two-way capabilities on ...

The winter sports season officially ended as the boys and girls basketball seasons concluded with state championships, While the KSHSAA seasons for winter sports ended earlier, local wrestlers competed in the USA Wrestling Kansas State Championships, where local wrestlers made the podium. Here ...

The Free State baseball team began its Class 6A state championship defense in run-rule fashion, taking down Tea Area High School of South Dakota 15-0 in four innings on Thursday at Free State. “It’s a lot of fun being back on the field with the guys playing,” senior Ben Graves said. ...

Several local teams won their substate basketball brackets and will move on to the quarterfinal round of the state tournament, while other teams finished their seasons. Here's how they all fared: In 6A West, the No. 14 Free State boys faced No. 3 Derby in the first substate round and lost ...