Free State's softball team secured a 15-2 win over Lawrence High Tuesday night at LHS on May 4, 2021. FSHS senior Sara Roszak clobbered a pair of home runs and eight RBIs to lead the way for the Firebirds in the win. Photos by Chance Parker/Lawrence Journal-World

Lawrence high's baseball team was shutout in a 6-0 loss to Blue Valley North Saturday night at Hoglund Ballpark on April 24, 2021. Photos by Chance Parker/Lawrence Journal-World

Both Free State and Lawrence High softball squads competed in the Sunflower League Softball Festival Friday afternoon in Olathe on April 16, 2021. The Lions lost both of their games, while the Firebirds went 1-1 on the day. Photos by Chance Parker/Lawrence Journal-World

Lawrence High's baseball team managed just two hits in a 4-0 loss to Shawnee Mission Northwest Thursday night at LHS on April 15, 2021. Photos by Nick Krug/Lawrence Journal-World

Free State's boys tennis team secured a 8-1 win over Lawrence High Tuesday afternoon at LHS on April 13, 2021. Photos by Chance Parker/Lawrence Journal-World

Lawrence High's baseball team dropped a 6-5 decision to Gardner Edgerton Saturday afternoon at LHS on April 10, 2021. The Lions have now lost three games in a row, all by a combined five runs. Photos by Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Journal-World

Free State's softball team secured a 8-0 win over Shawnee Mission Northwest Friday night at FSHS on April 9, 2021. FSHS pitcher Tatum Clopton struck out 18 batters during a no-hit bid. Sara Roszak clubbed two home runs, while Jasmine Brixius finished with a trio of hits and two RBIs. Photos by ...

Free State's baseball team suffered a 8-6 defeat to Olathe North Tuesday night at FSHS on April 6, 2021. The Firebirds (4-3) gave up six runs over the final two innings after having a 6-2 advantage entering the top of the sixth. Photos by Nick Krug/Lawrence Journal-World

Free State, Lawrence High and Bishop Seabury all competed in the track meet at LHS on Friday, April 2, 2021. Olathe East won both the boys and girls division, but plenty of local athletes shined in the second track meet of the 2021 campaign. Lawrence junior Avion Nelson won both jumping events ...

Free State's baseball and softball teams both won home games against Shawnee Mission North Thursday night at FSHS on April 1, 2021. Photos by Chance Parker/Lawrence Journal-World

Free State's baseball team earned a 5-3 win over Brandon Valley during a doubleheader sweep on Friday at FSHS on March 26, 2021. The Firebirds are now 3-1 on the year entering their Sunflower League opener. Photos by Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Journal-World

Lawrence High's baseball team earned a 5-1 win over Brandon Valley Saturday morning at LHS on March 27, 2021. The Lions have now won three in a row, and are 3-1 entering their Sunflower League opener. Photos by Carter Gaskins/Lawrence Journal-World

Lawrence High and Free State girls swim and dive teams competed in a triangular at FSHS on Wednesday March 17, 2021. It marked the first spring sports event since May of 2019, when the three-day state track meet had concluded. The Firebirds won the 2021 opener. Photos by Shane Jackson/Lawrence ...

Free State's boys basketball team dropped a 42-37 decision to Haysville-Campus during the Class 6A semifinals Thursday night at Wichita State University. The Firebirds weren't able to hit enough shots down the stretch to win the game. FSHS finished the year with a 20-4 record. Photos by ...

Lawrence High's boys basketball team was overwhelmed by Blue Valley North's length in a 71-63 loss during the Class 6A semifinals Thursday afternoon at Wichita State University. LHS senior Zeke Mayo scored a game-high 41 points in the season-ending loss. LHS finished the year with a 20-2 ...

Free State's boys basketball team defeated Wichita Heights in overtime Monday night at FSHS during the opening round of the Class 6A state tournament. The Firebirds advanced to the Class 6A semifinals for the first time since 2018, when they finished as runner-ups. Free State will face ...

Lawrence High's boys basketball team knocked three-time champion Blue Valley Northwest Monday night at Blue Valley Northwest during the opening round of the Class 6A state tournament. Zeke Mayo led the way with 27 points for the Lions, who avenged a 72-50 loss to the Huskies from earlier in the ...

Free State's boys basketball secured a 44-31 win over Washburn Rural Friday night at FSHS on March 5, 2021. With the win in the substate championship game, the Firebirds are headed to the Class 6A state tournament for the fifth year in a row. Photos by Chance Parker/Lawrence ...

Free State's boys basketball team defeated Junction City Tuesday night at FSHS on March 2, 2021. The Firebirds are head to the substate championship game following their win in the postseason opener. FSHS will host Washburn Rural on Friday, with a trip to the state tournament on the ...