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Lawrence head coach Jason Thoren waits with his team before they take the field for their game against Olathe Northwest on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at the CBAC in Olathe.

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Lawrence kicker Trevon Creager kicks the ball against Olathe Northwest on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at the CBAC in Olathe.

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Lawrence quarterback Joey Dooley shakes hands with a coach after scoring a touchdown against Olathe Northwest on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at the CBAC in Olathe.

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Lawrence sophomore Truth Pope high-fives quarterback Joey Dooley after Dooley ran for a touchdown against Olathe Northwest on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at the CBAC in Olathe.

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Lawrence quarterback Joey Dooley trots into the end zone against Olathe Northwest on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at the CBAC in Olathe.

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Lawrence quarterback Joey Dooley scrambles from the pocket to score a touchdown during the Lions’ game against Olathe Northwest on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at the CBAC in Olathe.

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Lawrence running back Tahj Edwards charges up the field during the Lions’ game against Olathe Northwest on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at the CBAC in Olathe.

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Lawrence quarterback Joey Dooley runs down the field as he receives a block from running back Tahj Edwards during the Lions’ game against Olathe Northwest on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at the CBAC in Olathe.

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Lawrence receivers Jaxon Becker (2) and Ethan Curry wait for the snap during the Lions’ game against Olathe Northwest on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at the CBAC in Olathe.

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Lawrence running back Tahj Edwards (1) receives a handoff from quarterback Joey Dooley during the Lions’ game against Olathe Northwest on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at the CBAC in Olathe.

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Lawrence sophomore Truth Pope catches a pass during the Lions’ game against Olathe Northwest on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at the CBAC in Olathe.

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Lawrence receiver Jaxon Becker receives signs from his coach during the Lions’ game against Olathe Northwest on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at the CBAC in Olathe.

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The Lawrence defensive line squares up against the Olathe Northwest offensive line during the Lions’ game on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at the CBAC in Olathe.

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Lawrence junior Ethan Curry leaps to attempt a tough catch during the Lions’ game against Olathe Northwest on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at the CBAC in Olathe.

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Lawrence running back Tahj Edwards attempts to make the Olathe Northwest defense miss during the Lions’ game on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at the CBAC in Olathe.

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Lawrence running back Tahj Edwards looks for space during the Lions’ game against Olathe Northwest on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at the CBAC in Olathe.

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Lawrence receiver Khyree McGee catches a pass during the Lions’ game against Olathe Northwest on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at the CBAC in Olathe.

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Lawrence quarterback Joey Dooley gets his pass off just before being met by an Olathe Northwest defender on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at the CBAC in Olathe.

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Lawrence quarterback Joey Dooley scrambles during the Lions’ game against Olathe Northwest on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at the CBAC in Olathe.

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Lawrence junior Alex Bart goes to make a tackle during the Lions’ game against Olathe Northwest on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at the CBAC in Olathe.

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Lawrence junior Ethan Curry wraps up an Olathe Northwest ball carrier during the Lions’ game on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at the CBAC in Olathe.

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Lawrence senior Joseph Lucas attempts to grab an interception during the Lions’ game against Olathe Northwest on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at the CBAC in Olathe.

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Lawrence receiver Jaxon Becker (2) is met by linemen Bailey Johnson (74) and Devin Foster in the end zone to celebrate a touchdown against Olathe Northwest on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at the CBAC in Oalthe.

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Lawrence junior Ethan Curry gets ready for the Lions’ goal line attempt during their game against Olathe Northwest on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at the CBAC in Olathe.

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Lawrence receiver Jaxon Becker gets in his stance during the Lions’ game against Olathe Northwest on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at the CBAC in Olathe.

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Lawrence receiver Jaxon Becker drags an Olathe Northwest tackler down the field after catching a pass on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at the CBAC in Olathe.

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Lawrence seniors Turner Juelsgaard (12) and Joseph Lucas bring down an Olathe Northwest ball carrier on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at the CBAC in Olathe.

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Lawrence seniors Josh Galbreath (front) and Turner Juelsgaard get into position during the Lions’ game against Olathe Northwest on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at the CBAC in Olathe.

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Lawrence junior Alex Bart (89) and sophomore Anthony Luna celebrate after a stop against the Olathe Northwest offense on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at the CBAC in Olathe.

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Lawrence kicker Trevon Creager waits for the whistle to kick the ball away to Olathe Northwest on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at the CBAC in Olathe.

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Lawrence High captains Pietro Noronha, Khyree McGee, Turner Juelsgaard, and Ian Friel (left to right) walk on to the field with a coach prior to the coin toss of the Lions’ game against Olathe Northwest on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at the CBAC in Olathe.