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Getting ready to launch, sophomore Sadie Reynolds participates in discus for Free State Track and Field.

SPORTS: Breaking Discus Barriers

Griffin McDonnell, Reporter May 21, 2025

With another record-breaking throw from the previous record holder, sophomore discus thrower Sadie Reynolds has once again broken the school record for longest throw. She currently holds the record for...

Standing in her starting blocks, sophomore Aiyanna Moss looks ahead in preparation for her relay.

SPORTS: Birds at Kansas Relays

Rakshan Ossen, Sports Editor May 19, 2025

The University of Kansas Relays, a long-term tradition in American track and field dating back to 1923, took center stage once again this year for a three-day spectacle from April 17–19 at Rock Chalk...

A football rests atop a pile of belts and flags, provided by the KC Chiefs for the flag football clinic on April 9, 2025

SPORTS: Girls Grit

Griffin McDonnell, Reporter May 19, 2025

While football is typically thought of as a male dominated sport, flag football is quickly becoming a sanctioned high school sport for female athletics across the nation. Free State will be joining the...

Huddling up, senior Connor MacFarland and the rest of the boys indoor volleyball team prepare for practice on March 25.

SPORTS: Spiking New Beginnings

Rakshan Ossen, Sports Editor April 23, 2025

After playing club volleyball for three years, senior Connor MacFarland decided that it was time for the school to establish a men’s team for the sport. Amid his final semester of high school, he founded...

On the mound, senior Cayman Cook pitches during a varsity baseball game against Sioux Falls Lincoln.

SPORTS: Baseball Aims For Gold

Rakshan Ossen, Sports Editor April 23, 2025

Throughout program history, the varsity baseball team triumphed to two state titles during the 2006 and 2015 seasons. Since then, the Firebirds have gotten close to their past success, but have fallen...

On the court, freshman Tennessee Potter goes to hit a pickleball.

SPORTS: Climbing the Ranks

Nick Sprecker, News Editor-in-Chief March 31, 2025

Two years ago, when hanging out at Sports Pavilion Lawrence, Tennesee Potter decided to give pickleball a try. The game quickly piqued his interest, and he soon started playing pickleball beyond just...

67 games, one winner. Who ya got? Design by Baila Love.

SPORTS: March Madness Mania

Rakshan Ossen, Sports Editor March 17, 2025

Looking at the referee, senior Blaine
Larkin prepares to continue his match at
KSHSAA 6A State Competition on March 1.

SPORTS: Grapplers at State

Rakshan Ossen, Sports Editor March 10, 2025

As Sunflower League champions, the wrestling team proved their dominance this season after securing a “three-peat” at the Johnson County Classics and earning multiple tournament placings at area renowned...

Up in arms, senior AJ Eason floats past Olathe Northwest's defense.

SPORTS: Hoops and Heart

Rakshan Ossen, Sports Editor February 21, 2025

Head Coach Dwayne Paul and his squad prepared for the challenges in winter with a renewed focus and determination. With his second year as coach, his aim is to improve from last year’s 8-10 record. With...

Coming up for air, sophomore Sebastian Iversen swims the freestyle at the Senior Night meet on Jan. 16.

SPORTS: Swimming to State

Nick Sprecker, News Editor-in-Chief February 17, 2025

The boys Swim and Dive team, in their second year under swim head coach Janna Skinner and first year under dive coach Elliot Ahlvers, are making headway as the season progresses. Several swimmers qualified...

NEWS: Philadelphia Eagles Dominate Against Kansas City Chiefs at Super Bowl LVIX

NEWS: Philadelphia Eagles Dominate Against Kansas City Chiefs at Super Bowl LVIX

Rakshan Ossen and Griffin McDonnell February 10, 2025

The Super Bowl — America’s most anticipated sporting event — all comes to a showdown for the Vince Lombardi Trophy. The stakes were high for Super Bowl LVIX as the match between the Philadelphia...

NEWS: Chiefs Beat Bills 32-29 to Make Third Straight Super Bowl

NEWS: Chiefs Beat Bills 32-29 to Make Third Straight Super Bowl

Nick Sprecker, News Editor-in-Chief January 26, 2025

A dance between two of the NFL’s greatest quarterbacks, Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen, always brings about fireworks.  During the AFC Championship game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo...

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