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Free State football uses high-powered offense to take down Shawnee Mission South

The Free State football team kept its undefeated season intact Friday night, earning its fifth straight win and beating Shawnee Mission South 49-24 on the road. The Firebirds (5-0) scored 42 points in the first half to pull away from the Raiders (1-4), who could not keep up with the explosive ...

Preview: Free State football looks to continue momentum in season’s second half

The second half of the 2023 season is set to begin for the Free State football team this week, as the team takes on Shawnee Mission South Friday at 7 p.m. at the Raiders' home field. The Firebirds (4-0) aim to build off their first-half success heading into second-half play, and FSHS coach ...

Free State football outpaces Shawnee Mission Northwest for 41-12 win

The Free State football team earned its fourth straight win Friday night, defeating Shawnee Mission Northwest 41-12 at Free State High School in the Firebirds’ homecoming game. The Firebirds (4-0) scored on seven straight drives to pull away from the Cougars (1-3) who, despite taking an ...

Preview: Free State looks to remain unbeaten against Shawnee Mission Northwest

Coming off a 3-0 start, the Free State football team will head into its second straight home game this Friday night, with kickoff against Shawnee Mission Northwest set for 7 p.m. at Free State High School. This game will be part of the homecoming celebrations for Free State. The Firebirds ...

Free State football survives at home after comeback against Olathe East

A string of 17 unanswered points was all the Free State Firebirds needed to climb out of an early hole and prevent visiting Olathe East from spoiling their home opener on Friday. The Firebirds’ hot stretch midway through the game was enough to give them a 17-12 win and keep their record for ...