Lawrence is home to a pair of talented gymnastics teams this year. That has been evident through the early part of the season. Lawrence High won each of its first three meets, setting the tone for a strong year. Free State, meanwhile, claimed first over LHS at the FSHS Invitational on Saturday. Due to the fact there were no bars, team scores weren’t officially posted. However, the Firebirds topped the Lions ...
It wasn’t as quick as usual, but Free State’s football team was able to take care of business for the fourth consecutive week. After being a tied through two quarters, the Firebirds scored four times in the second half to claim a 35-14 victory over Shawnee Mission West Friday at FSHS. Even though head coach Bob Lisher wasn’t satisfied with his team’s overall performance, he will certainly take a win ...
Free State senior Jake Zenger couldn’t remember much in the moments following his first career touchdown catch. Junior quarterback Malik Berry connected with Zenger on an 8-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter of Free State’s 62-0 route of Shawnee Mission North. After that, it was all a blur to Zenger, who was overwhelmed with congratulatory messages from his teammates. As soon as he got to the ...
Moments after Lawrence High notched its first victory of the season, the team gathered around midfield. Senior linebacker Caleb Mondi handed the game ball to head coach Steve Rampy, congratulating him on his first win with LHS. The Lions then swarmed their coach to celebrate the 21-6 victory over Olathe Northwest Thursday at College Boulevard Activity Center. “That was super special,” Mondi said. ...
It’s not hard to spot Lawrence High senior Eric Galbreath Jr. on the football field. The 6-foot-7, 213-pound defensive end has towered over every offensive line he’s faced during his final season. Galbreath has been vital in slowing down opposing run games for the Lions, who have started the year with an 0-3 record. “I think he’s got a great future in football if he wants it,” head coach Steve Rampy ...
For as long as he can remember, Bishop Seabury junior Henry Nelson hasn’t been able to slow down. That has been evident during his time with the Seahawks over the last two-plus years. Nelson runs for both the cross-country team and track squad. Nelson also played soccer and basketball during his freshman and sophomore seasons. In the summer, Nelson competes in cycling competitions around the area. “My mom ...