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The student-run news site of Lawrence Free State High School

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A member of the c-team softball team lays on the bench. Digital illustration by Allison McCall.

SPORTS: A Short Season

Griffin McDonnell, Sports Editor May 27, 2026

After not having a C-team in 2025, the decision to keep more players for the 2026 season came with challenges. Although having three teams can reduce cuts, many other schools lack the necessary players...

Digital illustration by Harper Finck.

SPORTS: Running for All

Jillian Lehmann, Reporter May 18, 2026

In previous years, students have had the opportunity to compete in unified soccer, bowling, basketball and bocce ball. This year, Unified Sports has decided to implement a track team to its program starting...

A basketball in the spotlight with a soccer ball and googles sit to the side. Digital illustration by Harper Finck.

SPORTS: Empty Bleachers

Om Bhakta, Reporter May 18, 2026

According to a poll on @fsjournalism, 47% of students' favorite sport to watch is football; boys soccer was the second most popular at 27% favorability and volleyball in third at 15% favorability. Because...

The 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy in a stadium. Digital illustration by Jaime Stone.

SPORTS: Kicking It Up a Notch

Kyla Meikle, News Planning Team May 12, 2026

Eight years ago, it was announced that the United States, Canada, and Mexico would be the home of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Kansas City would host six matches and serve as the home to training bases for...

In the stadium, a member of the Kansas City Diamonds prepares for the Professional Softball League season. Digital illustration by Hannah Billen.

SPORTS: Diamonds Shining in Kansas City

Griffin McDonnell, Sports Editor March 23, 2026

Set to debut in the summer of 2026, the Kansas City Diamonds are one of seven teams in the new Professional Softball League. The team will play at Legends Park in Kansas City, KS, with its first game on...

Ready to shoot, senior Addie Fulcher prepares for a free throw shot. Fulcher broke the 3-point record in the Girls' Basketball 2025-2026 season.

SPORTS: Girls With Game

Rae Cordova, Reporter March 9, 2026

Despite limited resources, unequal attention and the ongoing fight for representation, female student-athletes continue to thrive and counteract the setbacks of being on a female team. Up until this...

During a time out, a referee consults a playback at the Free State vs. Lawrence High rivalry game on Oct. 23, 2025.

SPORTS: Shortage of Stripes

Griffin McDonnell, Sports Editor February 20, 2026

Kansas and the local surrounding areas have been dealing with a lack of officials for both youth and high school sports. The Kansas State High School Activities Association has registered over 10,000 officials,...

Digital illustration by Baila Love.

SPORTS: Club Scene

Rakshan Ossen, News Managing Editor February 19, 2026

For many student-athletes, the end of the high school season does not mean the end of competition. Instead, athletes often continue playing through club teams or other organized programs. Senior volleyball...

The Firebird statue stands tall outside of Free State. Digital illustration by Baila Love.

SPORTS: Seahawks Soar

Griffin McDonnell, Sports Editor February 12, 2026

The National Football League's 60th Super Bowl at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., featured the New England Patriots looking for their seventh Super Bowl win, led by quarterback Drake Maye and...

A Kansas City Chiefs jersey hangs over the "Welcome to Kansas" sign. Digital illustration by Kouri Demelash

SPORTS: New Home in Kansas

Om Bhakta, Reporter February 9, 2026

The Kansas City Chiefs announced that they will leave Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Chiefs for 54 years, for a new $3 billion dome stadium in Kansas, which will be ready in 2031. The agreement made with...

Swaying, senior Corinne Kingsley performs with the winter sports athletes.

SPORTS: Spirit on Display

Om Bhakta and Griffin McDonnell December 15, 2025

In an effort to promote school spirit and add more events for students to look forward to, Free State has introduced new traditions, such as the Pep Walk, and has reinstated old traditions, such as State...

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