Lawrence High

Battle-tested LHS football team taking confidence into semifinal clash with No. 1 Derby

The Lawrence High football team will be looking to advance to its first Class 6A state championship game in 26 years at 7 p.m. Friday against top-seeded Derby High. Following a dominant showing in Manhattan in last week’s quarterfinals, the Lions set their sights on an undefeated Derby team ...

Another round of Lawrence High-Derby football sparks memories from the past

For the second year in a row, deep in the Class 6A playoffs, the Lawrence High Lions find perennial powerhouse Derby standing in the way of their dreams of a state championship. But this Lawrence-Derby clash is not some kind of new adventure. Long before LHS developed its spirited rivalry ...

Lions’ playoff run continues with 41-22 road win at Manhattan

Manhattan — The Lawrence High football team dominated on the road against Manhattan Friday night, winning 41-22 and securing a spot in the Class 6A state semifinals. One of four teams still alive in 6A’s state title hunt, the Lions will face unbeaten Derby next week, with a spot in the ...

LHS football aiming for success in second straight road playoff game

The Lawrence High football team is heading back out on the road for the second week in a row, looking to advance in the Class 6A state playoffs at Manhattan. The sixth-seeded Lions and second-seeded Manhattan High will square off at 7 p.m. Friday in a west sectional matchup, with the winner ...