Free State entered the bottom of the seventh on Thursday with a one-run lead after the Firebirds allowed Lawrence to score three runs the prior inning. Even then, with the game on the line, the Firebirds were confident. They trusted their pitcher, AJ Collins, to get the job done. “I trust ...
The Lawrence High Chesty Lions girls soccer team is on a roll. Lawrence High won its third straight match and ran its season record to 5-1 with a 4-2 win over Free State Thursday night at Free State in the latest renewal of the City Showdown. “The biggest thing about this year’s team is ...
The spring sports season continues to roll on, and athletes in and around Lawrence had historic feats and impressive performances during this past week. Here are this week's selections for Journal-World Athletes of the Week: Addy Schooler, Tonganoxie Schooler shattered a Tonganoxie school ...
TOPEKA — The Free State and Lawrence girls swim and dive teams took advantage of a fast pool on Wednesday as the Firebirds won the Topeka Invitational and the Lions placed fourth. The Capitol Federal Natatorium is a pool that hosts state events and is a faster pool than what the Lions and ...
Free State’s Nathan Young made history on Tuesday night by tossing a no-hitter. "Well, you’re real happy for the player, first of all,” head coach Mike Hill said. “We have great kids, and any time you see one of them achieve something special, you’re really happy.” That feat, ...
In a marathon contest, the Free State softball team put enough timely hits together in the latter stages to take down Sunflower League opponent Olathe North 17-13 at home on Tuesday. “Any time you get a win, especially against a Sunflower (League) team, you've got to be thankful for that and ...