The Free State baseball team had to overcome an early four-run deficit on Saturday and ultimately hung on to an 11-6 win over Harrisburg High School of South Dakota to improve to 5-0 on the season. Head coach Mike Hill said that despite the result, it was “pretty ugly all the way ...

Going into the top of the seventh inning, Free State pitcher Zane Shaw was aware he was staring history in the face. Up to that point, Shaw had faced 18 batters and had gotten all 18 out. “It’s hard not to realize,” Shaw said. “I try not to think about it at all, obviously.” Only ...

The spring sports season officially kicked off, and local athletes helped their teams start their seasons on the right note with some wins. Here are this week's selections for Athletes of the Week: Stella Comparato, Lawrence Lawrence girls soccer won its season opener over Shawnee Heights ...

In the last two postseasons, Free State girls soccer has punched above its standing in the bracket to complete road substate upsets. The Firebirds have done this with effort and an underdog mentality that gives them an edge over the competition. No matter who they’re playing, the Firebirds ...

Free State girls soccer lost its season opener 2-0 on Tuesday to Olathe Northwest after a slow start put the Firebirds behind the Ravens. The Ravens started the game with an aggressive attitude that took the Firebirds some time to adjust to, and the Firebirds also had to knock off a little bit ...

Free State baseball seniors Nathan Young and Zane Shaw have spent most of their high school careers solely on the mound as pitchers, but with openings in the lineup to start the season, both have taken on larger roles on the offensive side. The duo displayed their two-way capabilities on ...