Among the eight boys basketball state tournament classes, two of the top seeded teams lost in the first round. For Lawrence High's boys basketball team, it's not easy playing in the 3:00 p.m. game because there's not much energy in the gym. It's not easy playing a team that's ...

For the first time since 2007, Free State and Lawrence High are sending both of its boys and girls basketball teams into the sub-state championship games. It's a credit to all of the teams for having such strong seasons — all four teams will finish the year with winning records. ...

With only one regular season game remaining, it's the time of the year when every high school basketball team wants to be playing its best basketball of the season. Free State High's boys basketball team showed off its offensive potential in a [77-66 victory over Shawnee Mission West ...

With sub-state approaching closer each day, Free State High girls basketball players have a different look in their eyes. Each game means a little more. Each possession is more important. That's what makes the close losses so much more frustrating. The Firebirds [suffered a 58-51 loss ...

As the defending Sunflower League champions and top-ranked team in the state, Lawrence High boys basketball players know they are going to get their opponent's best shot. Heading into Tuesday's game against Shawnee Mission North, the Lions knew what was at stake before their [71-62 ...

Lawrence High's boys basketball team preaches the next man up philosophy and lived up to it in its last few games. If the Lions are missing one of their top players, that just means somebody else gets an opportunity to shine. Without senior point guard Justin Roberts, the Lions don't ...