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

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

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Game of the Week: Free State defeats Junction City, advances to quarterfinals

Game of the Week: Free State defeats Junction City, advances to quarterfinals

Will Davis, Sports Reporter November 5, 2017

The Firebirds did not overlook Junction City in the second round on their way to the quarterfinals, winning 47-14. In the first quarter, the Firebird defense forced two turnovers. Junior Jax Dineen...

Junior Matt Georgie jumps back to his feet with his team after a play. The Firebirds scored 35 points in the first quarter.

Firebirds begin playoffs with blowout win

Will Davis, Sports Reporter October 28, 2017

When a one seeded team plays their first playoff game, staying focused and not playing down to the level of their opponent is usually the hardest part of the game. For the one seeded Free State football...

Kicker Kameron Lake sleeps on LHS after nailing the game winning field goal.

Nerve-Racking City Showdown Completes an Undefeated Season

Jax Egan, Sports Reporter October 27, 2017

When junior kicker Kameron Lake lined up for the potential game winning field goal, there wasn’t much that was not on the line. Not only would this kick win the game versus crosstown rival LHS, but...

Sophomore Bella Crawford-Parker and senior Kate Odgers run past a dog. Crawford-Parker finished in 23:38.

Cross Country rocks Rim Rock

Jax Egan, Sports Reporter October 24, 2017

Infamous for its hills and two covered bridges, Rim Rock Farm is a notoriously challenging cross-country course. This posed no problem for junior Julia Larkin, who paced the girls cross-country team with...

Jax, Joe, Jay and Jet Dineen pose for a family photo. Jax Dineen is a junior who plays running back for the firebirds

Dineen Dynasty: Jax carries family legacy

Jax Egan, Sports Reporter October 12, 2017

Like both his brothers before him, junior running back Jax Dineen is one of the football team’s major playmakers. Jax Dineen is the third in line of four brothers to come through the football program....

Firebird Fantasy: Week 5

Firebird Fantasy: Week 5

Will Cook and Evan Cornell October 11, 2017

Will’s Starts: Ben Roethlisberger: This may seem like a bad start because the Jaguars are one of the most brutal defenses on paper this year. Just take a few seconds to look at the offenses the Jaguars...

Before the second half started, the soccer team huddled together. The firebirds ended the first half with the opposing team scoreless.

Soccer Team Puts on a Show for Senior Night

Evan Cornell, Designer October 7, 2017

For their senior night, the boys’ soccer team matched up against Olathe West. Going against the new Olathe school, the Firebirds dominated the game and won 3-0, with senior Darik Dudley and juniors Ashton...

Evan and Will destroy their school issued laptops after a hard week of predictions and self-reflection.

Firebird Fantasy: Week 4

Will Cook and Evan Cornell October 2, 2017

As the NFL entered week 4 last week, we decided to take a break from start/sit lists. Last week, Evan and I showed some weakness in our predictions. Currently, I am 7 for 12 and Evan is 4 for 12 on correct...

Photo Gallery: Soccer City Showdown

Photo Gallery: Soccer City Showdown

Rylee Roberts, Photo Editor October 2, 2017

Fighting for the ball, senior Darik Dudley strives to overcome his opponent.

Physicality defines rivalry soccer game against LHS

Evan Cornell, Designer October 1, 2017

The boys soccer team had high hopes going into the crosstown rivalry game against Lawrence High. They quickly went up 1-0 with a goal from Charlie Newsome, who had trouble describing the feeling it gave...

Evan and Will wrestle their computers while preparing for this weeks picks. Will is currently down 37 points in the Firebird league.

Firebird Fantasy: Week 3

Evan Cornell and Will Cook September 24, 2017

Will’s Starts: Ty Montgomery: 23 points the first week, 15 points last week, this stud is a must-start. Matching up against the Bengals who have allowed the third most rushing yards to RBs this season. Giorgio...

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