Leavenworth — Free State wrestling is back in session to defend its Sunflower League title with a new-look team that started its season with a dual and a tournament in Leavenworth. So far, Free State coach Randy Streeter has seen a lot of growth from his team. “We’re super young — I ...
The winter sports season began as Lawrence and Free State's basketball teams saw action for the first time this season, and several local athletes performed at a high level. Here are this week's selections for Athletes of the Week: Morgan McClorey, Free State McClorey is a freshman on Free ...
National Signing Day in Lawrence meant two local athletes signed their letters of intent to join their future Division I football teams, securing their dreams of playing college football. Free State offensive tackle Braden Wilmes signed his letter of intent to play for Clemson with a crowd of ...
The Free State boys and girls basketball teams began their seasons on Tuesday night, with the girls defeating the Blue Jays, 53-28, while the boys fell, 64-51. The Firebirds’ girls team failed to score in the first quarter, but kept itself in the game on defense in the first quarter, ...
Free State’s girls basketball team got an early taste at what the upcoming season will look like as the Firebirds hosted a jamboree on Tuesday. Free State faced Wellsville, Ottawa and Perry-Lecompton in a short, four-minute halves jamboree. The scrimmages came three practices after the team ...