Chuck Law likely knew last week when he emerged from the visitors’ locker room at Shawnee Mission North High that he had just coached his final boys basketball game for Free State, but it didn’t show on his face or in his words. The news of his resignation would come five days later. In ...
Once Free State High girls basketball players look back upon their season, they will be proud of their accomplishments. They had the most regular season wins in school history. But on Saturday night, it was just too painful to put a positive spin on anything. The Firebirds [lost 49-45 ...
Lawrence High boys basketball coach Mike Lewis said he was proud and he was relieved. Justin Roberts said it was hands down his favorite basketball memory and John Barbee said he was excited the moment he stepped on the floor. Ben Rajewski said it was mostly a blur. Those were the ...
Lawrence High's girls basketball players had revenge on their minds when they took the court on Thursday in the first round of sub-state against Shawnee Mission South. The Lions didn't forget their last game at SM South, when they fell into a big hole in the first quarter and never ...
If there was any question whether Lawrence High's boys basketball team was ready to play in the postseason, the Lions answered that in the first few minutes. The Lions scored on their first eight possessions in their sub-state opener against Shawnee Mission Northwest on Wednesday, and ...
After 13 weeks, the postseason has arrived for all of the city high school basketball teams. But what a way to end the regular season with another chapter of the City Showdown in the books. Free State's girls basketball team played well on both sides of court [in a 58-45 victory][1] and ...