One of the main things that impresses me about Lawrence High's boys basketball team is how its weaknesses are turned into strengths. The Lions don't have much size inside, but that means they can motor up and down the court at a very quick speed. Wyandotte tried to drive inside on them ...

After all of those workouts, scrimmages and team camps over the summer and fall, the high school basketball season is finally here. Both the boys and girls basketball teams for Lawrence High and Free State made their debuts over the last two days. Free State's boys ...

Lawrence High's wrestling team is going through a youth movement this year and probably can go down two paths this season. Either the young wrestlers step up and adjust quickly to varsity level to give the Lions success right away, or it takes a little while for them to get going, but they gain ...

One meet into the season, and this much is clear: Lawrence High's boys swimming and diving team is going to be more competitive than they have been in the past. The talent level is up a little with a strong trio of freshmen: Stephen Johnson, Isaac Springe and Alex Heckman. Add in ...

After earning a trip to the state tournament in 2013, Free State High's boys basketball team returned a lot of seniors and familiar faces last season. It's quite the change this year, without the many recognizable faces that were on the court for last year's team that lost in the sub-state ...

Free State High's girls basketball team went 10-12 last season, losing in the sub-state title game. Probably not the year the Firebirds were hoping for but definitely no reason for panic. But when I stopped by practice last Tuesday, there was a different vibe from their practice. ...