Bowling team places seventh at State
Will Cook, Reporter
March 28, 2017
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The boys bowling team placed seventh at the state tournament Friday, March 3 at Northrock Lanes in Wichita. Senior Alex Jiminez led the boys team who placed fifth individually. The boys team members were not pleased with their performance at the state tournament, but were satisfied with their season o...
Firebirds fall to Huskies in tough semifinal loss, finish strong against Blue Valley North for third place title
Jax Egan and Will Davis
March 11, 2017
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As the student section’s “Thank you seniors” chant rang out in Koch Arena as a memorial to the the boys’ past four years, the future of the program played on the court in front of them. By the time Blue Valley Northwest guard Sam Ward slammed the ball through the rim with just over a minute l...
Firebirds advance to state semifinals for second time in school history
Jax Egan, Will Davis, Kaya Shafer, and Sam Spencer
March 9, 2017
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As senior Jacob Pavlyak dribbled out the clock with Firebirds leading the Wichita South Titans 48-42, he looked to his right to see the Free State bench celebrating their quarter-final win in the Kansas State 6A Boys Basketball Tournament. The quarter-final win was the Firebirds first appearance in ...
Swimmers win senior night
Will Cook, Sports Reporter
January 17, 2017
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Boys swim and dive team hosted several schools at home on Thursday, Jan. 12. The meet also marked senior night. The team placed first at the meet beating out the second place team Washburn Rural. “It was really special saying goodbye to all the seniors,” junior Cameron Hodge said. “I’m glad...
City basketball showdown to be played at Allen Fieldhouse
Reagan Sullivan
December 16, 2016
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Bright lights illuminate the court. Sneakers squeak against a floor that has seen All Stars to D Roses, Chamberlain to Chalmers over the past 61 years. On Friday Dec. 16, Allen Fieldhouse will host an all new group of competitors. Instead of cramming into the Free State gym for the Free State versus L...
Varsity football stops short of State
Juna Murao, Copy Editor
December 1, 2016
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Stepping off of the field, the varsity football players held their heads low after losing 21-49 on the road against defending State champion Derby, ending their post-season. The locker room was filled with remorse and heartache from the team. “Everybody was crying, I hugged all the seniors and co...
Varsity volleyball competes at state
Reagan Sullivan, Reporter
November 7, 2016
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After a long season of preparation the girls volleyball team aimed to take state. For eight seniors, it was their last time competing in the postseason. Though the team’s season has ended, the memories the team shares will last a lifetime. Senior Jenalee Dickson noticed the team’s high morale...
Photo Gallery: Girls tennis places seventh at State
Kaya Shafer, Riley Paradise, and Jackson Barton
November 1, 2016
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Girl’s varsity tennis has placed seventh at state this year. Freshman Anna Peard, sophomores Kate Piper and Gabby Gorman, senior Andrea Chen and junior Alexandra Dodd all competed in the state competition. The team’s performance shows just how Free State much the varsity girl’s tennis program has...
Varsity athletes make early verbal commitments
Reagan Sullivan, Reporter
October 24, 2016
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Senior Madison Piper committed to play basketball at Santa Clara University in California, while senior Jordan Portela has committed to swim at the University of Minnesota. “I decided on Santa Clara because it’s in California [and] I love the coaches, I love the players, [and] I love the campus...
Senior football fan attends his final home game
Jake Clark and Kaya Shafer
October 17, 2016
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Showing up early to get a spot at the front of the student section,, jumping and shouting “Pump that firebird spirit up” and throwing baby powder at kick-off. This is what senior Wyatt Stevens has grown used to at football games -- only a few of which he has missed. Stevens has been coming to the...
High schools unite to support Kapfers
Jackson Barton, Online Editor-in-Chief
October 14, 2016
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“Today represents more than just a rivalry between Lawrence High and Free State,” senior Jaja Wang said. “We [came] together to support our Free State family…” The soccer city showdown was more energetic than usual, but instead of students calling out the opposite school, fans were focused...
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