LENEXA — Three Free State swimmers finished with all-state honors as the Firebirds placed fifth as a team in the 6A state swim and dive meet. Junior Helena Mattes, freshman Siggi Mattes and freshman Ella Marsh all scored enough points to earn all-state recognition, and Marsh did enough to be ...
SHAWNEE – The 2026 season was the best season in Lawrence girls soccer history, with 11 wins and a first-ever regional championship appearance. But on Thursday, the season ended as Lawrence fell 5-1 to Mill Valley in the regional championship. "I'm super proud of how they've been all year," ...
STILWELL – Lawrence softball's season came to an end on Thursday as the Lions were shut out in a 2-0 loss to Blue Valley in the regional semifinal. The Lions played it close against the Tigers, who had beaten Lawrence twice by a combined three runs earlier this season, but the lack of hits ...
Playoffs are here and seasons are coming to an end as local athletes are finishing strong with memorable performances to cap off their high school years. Here are this week's selections for Journal-World Athletes of the Week: Sidra Besson, Lawrence Besson scored the golden goal in overtime ...
When the Lawrence girls soccer team needed someone to step up ahead of the playoffs, freshman Layla Simmons answered the call. Simmons started the season strong, showing off her speed and scoring ability in more of a reserve role for the Lions. But an ankle injury sidelined her for a late ...
Thirty-four seconds after overtime started, senior Sidra Besson was running over to freshman Layla Simmons with her arms out, ready to embrace. Lawrence and Blue Valley battled through 80 minutes of playoff soccer at Lawrence High School, and both teams finished regulation with two goals. The ...