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Lawrence tennis ties for fourth, Free State ties for sixth at home tennis tournament

Lawrence and Free State's boys tennis teams competed in a home tournament on Friday against eight teams at Free State and Sports Pavilion Lawrence for the final regular-season tournament. The Lions tied for fourth in the tournament, while the Firebirds tied for sixth. The tournament included ...

Free State opens River City Baseball Festival with 6-1 win over St. James Academy

Following its first loss in Sunflower League play on Monday night, Free State baseball (13-2) quickly regained its offensive rhythm and held on for a 6-1 win over St. James Academy to begin the River City Baseball Festival on Thursday afternoon at Hoglund Ballpark. The Firebirds got a quality ...

Journal-World Athletes of the Week: Sam Claire and Cole Wright

The spring sports season is around a month away from its conclusion, and local teams and athletes are battling for seeding positions to enter the postseason at the top of their sports. Here are this week's selections for Athletes of the Week: Sam Claire, Eudora Claire and the Eudora Cardinals ...

Free State softball picks up important league win over Shawnee Mission South

Free State softball picked up a much-needed Sunflower League win on Tuesday night at home, defeating Shawnee Mission South, 8-7. The win is the first in league play for the Firebirds since April 3, and is an important momentum-builder as eight of the team’s final 11 games are against league ...

Large senior class leading Free State’s girls swim and dive teams to wins

Free State has won four of the first five meets of the girls' swim and dive season. Free State has a unique team chemistry this season. With a senior class of nine, the Firebirds have a blend of experience and earned leadership that has made the season special. “This team is just really ...