For the second time in three weeks, Lawrence football is at the Shawnee Mission North District Stadium taking on Shawnee Mission Northwest. This time, the Lions are looking for revenge. Shawnee Mission Northwest beat Lawrence 26-7, leaving the Lions 0-6 on the season. “This is the first time I’ve gotten to play a team twice since I can’t remember,” Lawrence coach Jason Thoren said. “Obviously ...
The Lawrence boys soccer season came to an end on a cold, wet and windy Tuesday, as the Lions fell 3-1 to Blue Valley North in the first regional game. Lawrence entered as the sixth seed in the 6A East, with an 11-4-1 record. That record put the Lions in the Olathe East regional to host the first game against No. 11 Blue Valley North. “You can’t take away the year they had — they did some things that ...
It all started with practice. The Lawrence football team noticed a difference in the team’s practices leading up to the game against Free State. Everyone was focused and hungry — there was an increased sense of urgency leading up the game. “It feels amazing when you put the hard work in, day in and day out, it’s amazing,” senior receiver Jaxon Becker said. “This was definitely our best practice. I ...
It was a trying afternoon for the Kansas offense in the Jayhawks' loss to Kansas State on Saturday, as the team’s passing attack never got into a rhythm. Kansas redshirt senior quarterback Jalon Daniels took accountability for it all, saying he left opportunities on the field that prevented the offense from being able to get into favorable downs and distances and find a rhythm. “I’m almost certain that ...
At long last, the Lions got the win. Lawrence (1-7) defeated Free State (5-3) 24-6 in the 2025 football City Showdown on Friday night at Lawrence High School to conclude the regular season for both teams. The Firebirds entered the game with five wins and a smashmouth offense that led the team to over 30 points per game. On Friday, however, the much-maligned Lawrence run defense was the difference ...
Baldwin places fourth in 4A state golf tournament; Free State and Eudora send golfers to state tournaments Baldwin’s girls golf team placed fourth in the 4A state golf tournament at Carey Park Golf Course on Monday with a 366 team score. Baldwin’s Peyton Wright placed fourth overall in the individual leaderboard. She shot an 85 in the first round but rebounded with a strong 76 in the second. Carson ...