LENEXA — Three Free State swimmers finished with all-state honors as the Firebirds placed fifth as a team in the 6A state swim and dive meet.
Junior Helena Mattes, freshman Siggi Mattes and freshman Ella Marsh all scored enough points to earn all-state recognition, and Marsh did enough to be named first-team all-state after winning a state championship in the 200-yard individual medley. Helena Mattes earned ...
SHAWNEE – The 2026 season was the best season in Lawrence girls soccer history, with 11 wins and a first-ever regional championship appearance. But on Thursday, the season ended as Lawrence fell 5-1 to Mill Valley in the regional championship.
"I'm super proud of how they've been all year," Lawrence coach Joe Comparato said. "I told them it's OK to be sad that the season is over and that they won't play ...
STILWELL – Lawrence softball's season came to an end on Thursday as the Lions were shut out in a 2-0 loss to Blue Valley in the regional semifinal.
The Lions played it close against the Tigers, who had beaten Lawrence twice by a combined three runs earlier this season, but the lack of hits kept Lawrence from pulling off the road upset.
Lawrence started by getting its first two batters on base. Leadoff hitter ...
When the Lawrence girls soccer team needed someone to step up ahead of the playoffs, freshman Layla Simmons answered the call.
Simmons started the season strong, showing off her speed and scoring ability in more of a reserve role for the Lions. But an ankle injury sidelined her for a late stretch in the season. Other injuries on the team mounted, and Simmons had to work her way back from recovery to help her ...
Thirty-four seconds after overtime started, senior Sidra Besson was running over to freshman Layla Simmons with her arms out, ready to embrace.
Lawrence and Blue Valley battled through 80 minutes of playoff soccer at Lawrence High School, and both teams finished regulation with two goals. The Lions were on the cusp of winning in regulation, as the Lawrence front line pressured the Tigers’ back line with speed ...
SHAWNEE — Lawrence baseball’s season came to an end on Tuesday with a 12-2 loss to Mill Valley in the regional semifinal round.
The Lions fell behind early, relinquishing six runs in the first two innings, and weren’t able to keep the Jaguars within 10 runs by five innings into the game. Lawrence finished the season 7-19.
“I won’t remember them for this game,” Lawrence coach Adam Green said. ...
