The Dividing Line

Lawrence High boys hoops wins Topeka; Free State boys bounce back against Lansing

It's the Year of the Comeback in Lawrence this season. Down 14 points with 4:05 remaining in the Topeka Invitational Tournament championship, Lawrence High's boys basketball team fought back to force overtime and eventually [rip out a 62-61 victory against Highland Park][1]. ...

Lawrence High splits against Olathe East; Free State boys win in triple OT

If there was ever a game that brought a playoff atmosphere to the regular season, look no further than Lawrence High on Friday against Olathe East. The Lions were eliminated by the Hawks in 2014 during the sub-state title game, and both schools were in the Class 6A state semifinals ...

Free State splits against Leavenworth; seniors lead player rankings

It was easy to see the frustration on the faces of Free State High girls basketball players on Tuesday. The Firebirds played one of their most complete games on both sides of the ball against Leavenworth, and they fell a play or two short in [a 42-40 loss at FSHS.][1] "They ...

Lions sweep City Showdown; guards mostly top player rankings

At this point of the high school basketball season, wins and losses don't mean a ton. But a win in the City Showdown meant everything for Lawrence High's girls basketball team. The Lions picked up one of their biggest wins in the past few seasons with a [49-48 victory against Free ...

LHS basketball sweeps before City Showdown

With a rivalry game looming on the schedule, it's usually easier said than done to focus on your next opponent and avoid overlooking anybody before the rivalry game arrives. But Lawrence High boys and girls basketball teams found ways to pick up wins this week before heading into ...