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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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Lifting her arms with a smile, senior Emi Stone performs a floor exercise.

SPORTS: KSHAA Cuts Down

Griffin McDonnell, Reporter November 21, 2025

After the 2025 season, gymnastics will no longer be offered as a Kansas State High School Activity Association-sanctioned sport. This decision followed the Sunflower League’s decision to cut the sport....

Hitting the ball, senior Cami Lee plays against Shawnee Mission South on Sept. 9.

SPORTS: Tennis Serves at State

Lucas Sherwood, Reporter November 21, 2025

The girls tennis team competed in the Kansas State Championship tournament in Olathe with around 25 other teams, ending with a runner-up finish. The four-person state team was composed of three seniors...

Freshmen on varsity sports teams representing Free State. Design by Baila Love.

SPORTS: Freshman Greats

Om Bhakta, Reporter November 20, 2025

Despite age, there have been many freshman athletes that have been making an impact on their teams throughout the fall sports season. Freshman JV quarterback Packson McDaniel made an impact on the varsity...

Freddy the Firebird in a video game. Digital illustration by Elizabeth Puah.

SPORTS: Plugging In

Rakshan Ossen, News Managing Editor October 31, 2025

When the conversation of esports came about to the Kansas High School Activities Association last year, member schools were on board to make this into a program. At the April board of directors meeting,...

Showing off their new shirts, senior Gabrielle Coozennoy and sophomore Aubrie Young attend the Fellowship of Christian Athletes meeting. The FCA had their first meeting on Sept. 24 in the auditorium.

FEATURE: Faith on the Field

Kyla Meikle, Reporter October 31, 2025

Walking through the halls, students may notice an influx of black t-shirts featuring the words “Jesus Won.” These are the visual identifiers of the newest club, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. While...

Design by Abbie Veeder

SPORTS: Firebird Pride

Phoebe Morris and Rakshan Ossen October 24, 2025

Since opening its doors in 1997 and since the first championship in 2004 for Boys Swim and Dive, athletic and academic programs have steadily added to the trophy case, contributing to a broad record of...

Volleyballs in a barrell. Design by Rakshan Ossen

SPORTS: Keep Calm and Volley on

Penny Coleman, Assistant Podcast Editor September 26, 2025

Editor's note: Due to a publishing error, this story has been updated since it's orginal print release. According to Free State Girl’s Volleyball coach Jayme Savage, the 2025 Girl’s Volleyball tryout...

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