Since the City Showdown, Lawrence High and Free State's football teams have been trending in opposite directions. The Lions bounced back with two solid outings from their defense and offensive linemen. Meanwhile the Firebirds have lost two and haven't played with the same smashmouth style ...

Unlike most years, the football City Showdown has passed and there's still a lot of season to be played. Instead of all of the playoff hopes riding on the rivalry game, it's back to business as usual for both teams. But before we take a look forward, it's a look back at last week in ...

After a long week of practices, it's finally time for Lawrence High and Free State football teams to take the field. Even though this City Showdown is much earlier in the season and doesn't have the usual postseason implications, it hasn't toned down the excitement from players for the ...

It's a lot earlier than usual, but City Showdown week is here. Usually there are playoff implications on the line, but this year will be all about momentum as Free State tries to bounce back from a loss and Lawrence High hopes to stay unbeaten against Sunflower League foes. But ...

Most high school teams are full steam ahead into their fall schedules, but Free State High's boys soccer team is still waiting for its first game. There's no mistake about it. The Firebirds, who debut on Thursday against Lansing at home, are happy to get extra practice time before their ...

After an entire summer of workouts and weight training, then two-a-days, scrimmages and jamborees last month, the high school football season has finally arrived for Lawrence High and Free State. After each game for the two schools, I plan on having this blog post: Football Game Tape, ...