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

Free Press Online

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

Free Press Online

Sports

Eugene Galvez swims in a freestyle event. The current school record for the 50 meter freestyle is held by Jack Ziegler at 20.90 seconds.

Swimmers win senior night

Will Cook, Sports Reporter January 17, 2017

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...

At the front of Allen Field House, the statue of Phog Allen stands to remind citizens of the history of basketball in Lawrence. Allen Field House is the home of Kansas basketball and has seen players like Danny Manning, Wilt Chamberlain and Mario Chalmers.

City basketball showdown to be played at Allen Fieldhouse

Reagan Sullivan December 16, 2016

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...

In celebration, senior Zion Bowlin hugs sophomore Kameron Lake. Lake kicked the winning field goal against Washburn Rural

Varsity football stops short of State

Juna Murao, Copy Editor December 1, 2016

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...

Seniors Jenalee Dickson and Naomi Hickman rest between a set. During the post-season, the Firebirds toppled undefeated and no. 5 national seed Blue Valley West

Varsity volleyball competes at state

Reagan Sullivan, Reporter November 7, 2016

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...

Photo Gallery: Girls tennis places seventh at State

Photo Gallery: Girls tennis places seventh at State

Kaya Shafer, Riley Paradise, and Jackson Barton November 1, 2016

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....

Senior Jordan Portela talks with a teammate before practice. Portela has been swimming competitively for seven years

Varsity athletes make early verbal commitments

Reagan Sullivan, Reporter October 24, 2016

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...

Senior Wyatt Stevens anticipates the final home football games of his senior year. One of the only  times Wyatt has missed a home game was because of an ACT session the following morning

Senior football fan attends his final home game

Jake Clark and Kaya Shafer October 17, 2016

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...

Senior Blake Hoffman, Cooper McHatton and Aaron Funk cheer for Owen Kapfer during the city showdown.

High schools unite to support Kapfers

Jackson Barton, Online Editor-in-Chief October 14, 2016

“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...

Leah Wethington, Grace Patchen, Kate Odgers, Isabel Carey, Maggie Ziegler, Erin Cushing, Kylie Hawkins, Sydni Beeley and Caroline Kirk pose for a team photo. The junior team claimed victory after the sophomore team forfeited.

Powder Puff Football dominated by junior team

October 4, 2016

Hoards of girls huddle around their classmates. They are preparing to get down and destroy a game of football. For the first time in three years, StuCo has organized Powder Puff Football during Homecoming...

The varsity soccer team performs their ceremonial huddle after a home game. Fans and parents were encouraged to join.

Team traditions uphold unity

Chris Pendry, Reporter September 30, 2016

A team, be it sports or clubs, is considered a family to those involved, and with family comes tradition. Traditions unite, motivate and aid a team in their journey towards success. Sports teams practice...

Sophomore Bayn Schrader consults his teammate Jacob Appleman during a drill. All soccer players started conditioning only two weeks after school ended in May.

Soccer D team aims for player development

Juna Murao, Copy Editor September 12, 2016

Trading their vacation time for push-ups and sore muscles, the boys soccer D team trained at 3:30 p.m. every day over summer break to improve their soccer skills with the rest of the soccer teams. The...

Coach Duncan calls a timeout during an away game. This is Duncans last year of coaching for the girls basketball team.

Bryan Duncan Resigns as Girls Basketball Coach

Evan Frook, Reporter April 26, 2016

Looking to the 14 team photographs on his wall before answering the question, former girl’s basketball coach Bryan Duncan thinks of the 14 teams he coached through every win and loss. “We’ve had...

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