On Tuesday night, the Lawrence High School boys soccer team used a windy evening to its advantage in a 3-2 regional win over Olathe Northwest at the Olathe District Activity Center.
The Lions scored all three goals when they were going with the wind. When going against the wind, they played a ...
The fall postseason has begun for football, volleyball and boys soccer. Teams around Douglas County will begin their playoff runs this week. Here is a breakdown of which teams are playing, where the games are located, and on which days they take place.
Football
All week one playoff games ...
Lawrence High School entered the second half of its football game against Free State with a 14-10 lead. When the Firebirds moved downfield and scored twice in the second half, though, the Lions offense had trouble avoiding negative plays, particularly from penalties.
Free State went on to win ...
First round of high school football playoffs; matchups involving local teams
Friday, Nov. 1
6A East
No. 9 Lawrence (4-4) at No. 8 Shawnee Mission East (4-4), 7 p.m.
No. 12 Olathe West (3-5) at No. 5 Free State (5-3), 7 p.m.
4A East
No. 9 Eudora (4-4) at No. 8 Lansing (4-4), 7 p.m.
No. 12 ...
Lawrence High School (4-4) and Free State High School (5-3) went back and forth in Friday’s City Showdown, but the Firebirds came away with the 24-14 win with a stout defensive second half and critical plays on offense when they needed it.
Both teams relied heavily on the run game in the ...
If it didn't already mean a lot to the Lawrence High School football team to beat Free State High School, ever-important playoff seeding and a home playoff game might be on the line on Friday's matchup at Free State.
The Lions (4-3) have faced a plethora of offensive systems and schemes. From ...