The Sunflower League’s girls wrestling tournament switched to a dual-style tournament this year, with wrestlers competing against other lineups, rather than by weight class. However, coaches at Free State and Lawrence said it was too soon for a dual-style tournament, as too many teams lack ...
Free State freshman Eli Ward was as about as dominant as possible during the 2025 girls tennis season. Ward won every set this season with a 24-0 record, winning the Sunflower League singles, regional singles and state singles brackets. She dominated every game, never allowing more than four ...
Free State’s boys and girls basketball teams went across the state for an end-of-week tournament in Garden City. The boys went 2-1, starting the tournament with two wins before a loss in the final game. The girls went 1-2, starting with its two losses before ending on a high note with a ...
The Journal-World All-Area teams are carefully selected by the Journal-World sports staff. Coach of the Year: Jim Barnard, Eudora The Cardinals returned to the 4A state meet for the first time since 2022 as a full team and placed sixth. Player of the Year: Oliver Schwartz, ...
The Journal-World All-Area teams are carefully selected by the Journal-World sports staff. Coach of the Year: Drew Steffen, Eudora The Cardinals had a deep playoff push this season while having the best regular season record in the 4A East. Eudora dominated on the ground both offensively ...
The Journal-World All-Area teams are carefully selected by the Journal-World sports staff. Coach of the Year: Thomas Broxterman, Baldwin The Baldwin Bulldogs had a strong year with some of the best runners in the state as three Bulldogs placed in the top 25 of the 4A state meet. Player of ...