The Dividing Line

Football Game Tape: Week Four

Lawrence High football players were upset about their loss against Lee's Summit West and were looking to make a statement when they played Shawnee Mission West. That message was heard loud and clear. The Lions were dominant with their no-huddle offense and rolled to a [49-19 ...

Football Game Tape: Week Three

The first season of the Sunflower League/Suburban Conference Showdown turned into a beatdown with Missouri winning all 11 football games against Kansas teams. Both of the games involving Lawrence High and Free State were close for the first 30 minutes until their opponents pulled ...

Football Game Tape: Week Two

Following their first win of the season, the main message from Free State High football players was they were happy but not satisfied. The Firebirds dominated on both sides of the ball in a [38-0 victory at Shawnee Mission South][1], holding the Raiders to only 113 yards of offense. ...

Alumni watch: College football

College football season is a couple of weeks old and for a long list of Lawrence natives, it means they are back on the field. Most of these former Lawrence High and Free State players are about two weeks into their season, and here's a look at how they've been playing (stats through ...

Football Game Tape: Week One

Heading into the first game of the season, high school football coaches usually agree they need to see their team play a game before they can gauge how they look. Lawrence High coach Dirk Wedd said he was entering this season with more question marks than any other season in his ...

What caught my eye: Summer football practices

In about two weeks, Lawrence High and Free State football teams will open their seasons with their first day of practice. But both schools have competed at team camps, padded camps and scrimmages throughout the summer. In June, the two schools spent two days at the University of ...