Free State trailed or was tied for exactly zero seconds of Friday's City Showdown boys basketball game against Lawrence. Before the clock even started, the Firebirds (7-14) took the lead with a technical free throw from sophomore Brendan Barrett, which was followed by a layup from senior Ethan ...
The Lawrence High girls basketball team (11-10) extended its City Showdown winning streak to five games on Friday night, taking down Free State (7-14) on the road, 63-28. “I feel great — that’s probably the highlight of, like, all my seasons (is) not losing to Free State this whole ...
Friday’s girls basketball game between Free State and Lawrence will provide an atmosphere that many of the players haven’t experienced yet. What they can expect is a crowded gym, a crazy environment and a good game. Free State (7-13) will play host to the Lions (10-10) at 5:30 p.m. for ...
Another chapter in City Showdown history will be written on Friday night when the boys basketball teams from crosstown rivals Free State and Lawrence square off at Free State High School. “It’s a healthy rivalry,” Free State coach Dwayne Paul said. “It’s very important for both ...
Juliana Hout remembers Lawrence girls wrestling coach Carl Springer telling her this past summer that he found a great new practice partner for her sophomore year. Hout’s practice partner her freshman year graduated, leaving an opening next to her on the wrestling mat. After a freshman ...