Free State

Free State baseball overcomes slow start, defeats Washburn Rural 4-1 in state quarterfinal

There are three words that define postseason play: "Survive and advance." That’s exactly what the Free State baseball team (26-2) was able to do in the quarterfinal round of the 6A state tournament on Thursday morning at Hoglund Ballpark, defeating Washburn Rural, 4-1. Free State senior ...

Journal-World Athletes of the Week: Harper Dye and Ryker Mahnke

The spring sports season concluded its regional and quarterfinal rounds this past week, and several local athletes made plays to get their teams wins in the biggest moments. Here are this week's selections for Athletes of the Week: Harper Dye, Lawrence Dye hit .800 in Lawrence softball's ...

Free State’s Baker building on family’s success within baseball program

The Free State baseball team has put together one of its most successful seasons ever to this point, holding a 26-2 record while adding another state tournament appearance to an already storied history. Among many accolades, the Firebirds also clinched their first Sunflower League championship ...

Free State girls soccer season ends in 3-0 quarterfinal loss to Maize

Maize — Free State’s girls soccer season came to an end in the 6A quarterfinal round in a 3-0 loss to Maize on Monday. The Firebirds reached several school records this year. Their 9-9-1 record is the most wins in the school’s history, and the team set a record for goals scored with 37. ...