Free State

Firebirds downed by Mill Valley to close regular season

The Free State boys basketball team closed out its regular season with a 67-48 loss to Mill Valley on Friday night in a game that the visitors led from the second quarter on. On Free State’s senior night, the Firebirds (11-9) were led by senior Jailen Thompson’s 20 points. “We expect ...

Free State, LHS place in top 10 at wrestling regional, state swimming

Topeka – Two Free State senior wrestlers walked away from the Class 6A State West Regional Tournament with first-place wins, carrying the Firebirds for a sixth-place tie with the host school Saturday at Washburn Rural. Lawrence High came in eighth out of 18 schools. Seven schools at the ...

City Showdown: LHS boys, girls roll past Free State at home

Lawrence High evaded a second-half comeback by Free State on Friday night, rolling away from the Firebirds 52-32 in the fourth quarter of the basketball City Showdown at LHS. Junior Zaxton King led LHS (14-4) with 30 points on 7 of 13 shooting, including four 3s. Seniors Kenton Simmons and ...

City Showdown Preview: LHS, Free State hoops preparing for battle

The Lawrence High and Free State boys basketball teams are set to clash Friday night at LHS in the annual City Showdown. Both squads enter the matchup fresh off Sunflower League wins earlier this week, clawing their way through the remaining regular season before sub-state. It’ll be the ...

Free State boys, girls fall to Shawnee Mission South basketball

OVERLAND PARK - The Free State boys basketball team fell 47-30 to Shawnee Mission South Friday night, on what was a tough shooting night for the Firebirds as they remained behind for most of the second half. Free State (10-6), was led by Jailen Thompson’s nine points, but the Raiders (9-7) ...