Free State volleyball’s biggest goal in 2026 was a simple one: get back to the state tournament. With that goal now accomplished, an even larger one awaits. After going 0-3 in last year’s Class 6A tournament as the No. 8 seed, the Firebirds are looking to improve upon those results with a ...

Lawrence scored 34 unanswered points, including 27 in the second half, en route to defeating Free State 41-10 in the City Showdown for the second year in a row. “It’s special to get a win over anybody,” Lawrence coach Jason Thoren said. “That was a good one. We had to scratch and claw. ...

After a shocking 24-6 loss to Lawrence last season, Free State football isn’t worried about what happened on the field a year ago. The Firebirds caught an unexpected surprise in last year’s City Showdown, as the Lions picked up their first and only win. But for the Firebirds, it’s a new ...

Local golfers competed in state golf tournaments on Monday and Tuesday, with Lawrence and Free State having golfers at Firekeeper Golf Course and Eudora, Baldwin and Tonganoxie having golfers at Turkey Creek Golf Course. 4A GOLF TOURNAMENT Baldwin was the runner-up in the 4A state golf ...