Elsa Carrillo woke up ready to play softball on Tuesday. Free State’s senior starter soaked up her turn in the rotation, striking out 21 total batters and delivering a walk-off bomb in the bottom of the 10th inning, leading the Firebirds over Olathe South 1-0 for their first win of the ...
Topeka — The Free State and Lawrence High track and field teams created a flurry of top-five finishes at the Coach Beardslee Invite at Washburn Rural on Thursday. Placing in the top three in all three relays, the FSHS boys squad arguably made the most noise, pulling down 18 total top-five ...
The weather seemingly warmed back up right alongside Free State pitcher Blaine Larkin in an 8-0 shutout win against Shawnee Mission North at home, as the junior struck out 10 batters and allowed three total hits through six innings on Wednesday. FSHS, which now turns its attention to a road ...
A cold windy home opener was no obstacle for the Lawrence High softball team, which swept Manhattan High 8-6 and 6-5 to begin the season perfect on Friday. The Lions (2-0) looked to Taylor Zeckser with the start in Game 1, as the senior went on to pitch all seven innings with 10 hits, six ...
Freshman Maggie Wagner delivered the game-winning goal in Lawrence High girls soccer’s 1-0 double-overtime win over Shawnee Mission North in Wednesday’s home opener. The final play came down to a crucial corner kick by sophomore Stella Comparato. Recalling her game-winner, Wagner said she ...
Free State baseball returns several contributors from last year’s third-place state campaign, including three seniors – 2023 All-Area Player of the Year Kyle Graves (SS/P), Mason Lester (3B), and All-Area selection Tyler Jeffries (C/P) – as it looks to earn another trip to ...