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Free State defense withstands Shawnee Mission East attack, wins opener 12-3

Free State football began its 2024 campaign by defeating Shawnee Mission East 12-3 on Friday night to improve to 1-0 on the season. The Firebirds were tested on both sides of the ball, as Shawnee Mission East ran for 177 yards and dominated time of possession throughout the game, testing the ...

Preview: Free State football set for season opener against Shawnee Mission East

The Free State football team will kick off its 2024 season at home Friday night, hosting the Shawnee Mission East Lancers at 7 p.m. The matchup comes a little later in the calendar than normal, as the KSHSAA calendar pushed the start of the football season past Labor Day. Despite the ...

Free State football previews 2024 squad at Leavenworth jamboree

Leavenworth – Free State football had an early chance to show off its skills in the preseason Friday night as part of the Leavenworth Football Jamboree. The jamboree consisted of Free State, host Leavenworth, Spring Hill and Tonganoxie. The four schools rotated opponents, with Free State ...

Free State pitcher commits to Central Missouri ahead of senior year

One year at the varsity level was enough for Free State High School baseball player Blaine Larkin to prove that he was capable of playing at the collegiate level. The 6-foot-5 pitcher and wrestler still has one last season with the Firebirds, but he already knows where his next team will ...