Free State's girls basketball team defeated Lawrence High Friday night at LHS on Feb. 19, 2021. The Firebirds have now won three consecutive meetings in this rivalry. Photos by Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Journal-World
Lawrence High's boys basketball team knocked down 11 3-pointers during a 16-point win over Free State Friday night at FSHS on Feb. 19, 2021. The Lions have now three consecutive meeting in this rivalry, while also securing a victory in seven of the last eight meetings. Photos by Chance Parker/Lawrence Journal-World
Free State senior Riley Sirimongkhon-Dyck never thought this day would come. After 11 years of swimming at a competitive level, including the last four at FSHS, Friday will be his last in the pool. One way or another, Sirimongkhon-Dyck will conclude his swimming career at the Class 6A state meet at the Shawnee Mission School District Aquatic Center. “I’m nervous (and) I’m excited,” Sirimongkhon-Dyck ...
As soon as Lawrence High junior Josh King rolled his second strike in the final frame of the day, he knew what he had accomplished. King punched the air in celebration, and made his way back to the ball return for his third roll. King didn’t even really need a third attempt in that 10th frame. After trailing all day, Lawrence’s boys bowling team surged back in the Baker portion of the meet to earn a win ...
Lawrence High’s boys basketball team will head into its rivalry matchup with plenty of momentum following a 46-42 win over Olathe North at LHS on Thursday. The Lions (15-1, No. 3 in Class 6A) have now won seven games in a row after earning back-to-back victories on Wednesday and Thursday. LHS raced out to a 20-13 lead in the first quarter and eventually held off Olathe North after scoring just 10 total points ...
Just like everything else that has happened in the last 11 months, the City Showdown will look a lot different than it has in years past. For one, the two basketball games will be played in separate gymnasiums on Friday instead of the usual doubleheader. The girls contest between Lawrence High and Free State will take place at LHS, while the boys matchup will be held at FSHS. Both games are slated to begin at ...