Members of the Lawrence High volleyball team couldn’t help but look forward to the City Showdown. Despite storming past nearly any opponent it faced this year, Lawrence was looking forward to Tuesday’s tilt with Free State at LHS. The Lions didn’t disappoint either, as they claimed a three-set win over the Firebirds in a battle between a pair of ranked programs. LHS, which is ranked No. 2 in Class 6A, ...
The Lawrence High volleyball team kept rolling this past week. LHS won all seven of its varsity matches, moving to 19-1 on the season. The Lions, who are ranked No. 2 in Class 6A, have dropped just four sets this year. To begin the week, Lawrence claimed wins over Olathe North and Olathe Northwest. LHS then notched a three-set sweep over Shawnee Mission East on Thursday before dominating its tournament at home ...
It doesn’t matter who the opponent is for Free State’s football team. Despite facing an unfamiliar foe, the Firebirds executed in all facets for the fifth time in as many weeks of the 2018 season. Free State was in complete control for the duration of its 51-0 win over Sedalia Smith-Cotton (Mo.) at FSHS Friday. It marked the first-ever meeting between the two programs. “Smith-Cotton is a pretty good ...
Lawrence High senior E.J. Jewsome can vividly remember his first varsity snap. At the time, the then-junior defensive tackle thought he blew by the opposing offensive lineman with ease. Jewsome immediately felt the jitters of his first varsity contest just disappear. It wasn’t until the following film session that Jewsome discovered the truth to his debut for the Lions. “I thought I did a pretty good job ...
It’s hard to believe that the first half of the regular season is already in the books. Since it is the midway point of the football season, it’s worth mentioning some notable items regarding the area football teams. A lot can certainly change in the second half of the regular season, but it is pretty clear what teams and players have shined thus far. This notebook will highlight those particular ...
Free State and Lawrence High girls tennis squared off one last time before the postseason in a dual Tuesday at LHS. Both the Firebirds and Lions understood the importance of going into the Sunflower League tournament on a strong note. Yet, Tuesday’s meet was unique, as players got the opportunity to play both doubles and singles. “It’s kind of fun to take a break in the season before we get to crunch ...