DERBY – Free State football got off to a quick start, but couldn’t sustain momentum on Friday as its season came to an end following a 56-14 loss to No. 1-seeded Derby. “They’re just a lot better than us, and it’s a little bit disappointing because I thought we could have played a ...

Playoff wins are difficult to come by, and when they do occur, they typically give a team an extra jolt of momentum. Free State football has felt the full effects of that boost after a 27-7 win over Dodge City last week behind a stout defensive effort that featured two takeaways. “I think ...

Free State's boys soccer season ended on Monday night with a 7-0road loss to Dodge City in the 6A quarterfinal round. The Red Demons took the lead early and controlled the match the entire time. Dodge City's goalkeeper saw more passes back from his teammates than shots by the Firebirds in the ...

The Free State and Lawrence cross-country teams were at a familiar course on Saturday, racing at Rim Rock Farm on Saturday for the 6A state meet, where Free State's girls team took eighth and the Lawrence boys finished 10th. The Lions and Firebirds had representatives from both their boys and ...

The Free State defense struggled throughout the regular season, including during a performance last week in which Lawrence scored 41 points against the Firebirds. On Friday, the defense allowed the team to open its run in the 6A West bracket by allowing its lowest point total all season, ...

Free State boys soccer is quarterfinals bound as the Firebirds beat Topeka 4-0 in the regional championship. An 11-4-1 regular season record secured Free State’s home field advantage in the regional tournament, and the Firebirds took advantage of it. In two games, Free State outscored its ...