For the first time since 2012, Lawrence High and Free State football teams advanced to the Class 6A state quarterfinals. The Lions didn't play their best defensively, but [the offense picked up the slack in a 56-32 victory][1] against Shawnee Mission North. Behind 292 yards ...

It's hard to believe that every fall sports season — not including football — is over. It doesn't seem that long ago that teams showed up for their first practices following the summer. But fast forward 12 weeks, and here we are. Below, we'll take a look back at all of ...

After nine weeks, the high school football postseason has finally arrived. And, arguably, Lawrence High and Free State are playing as well as any team in the state. The Firebirds have won their last six games and saved [one of their best performances for last in a 21-0 victory][1] ...

For the second straight season, Lawrence High and Free State football teams are headed to the state playoffs. Both schools clinched spots with victories in the past two weeks, and the only drama for next week will be securing a district championship. Lawrence High earned its ...

Free State and Lawrence High football teams won their first district game by the same score. Both schools saw a dominant performance by their running back. And both teams weren't satisfied with how they played. The Firebirds were disappointed that they couldn't hold onto their first ...

In the final week before district play, Lawrence High and Free State football teams saved some of their best football for last and both schools cruised to blowout victories. The Lions jumped to another quick start with a touchdown run from JD Woods on the first play from scrimmage and ...