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Free State athletes recount concussions, close calls

Maddie Birchfield and Lauren Brittain • October 27, 2014

Hoping to secure a spot on the varsity team, senior Briceson Junge plays hard on the last day of soccer tryouts. As Junge goes for a hitter, the goalie’s fist collides with his face. Junge immediately...

The Boys of Fall

ryan liston, reporter • December 10, 2012

A nearly undefeated football season ended on November 16 with a 48-21 loss to Shawnee Mission West. However, senior Kyle McFarland still feels that the season was a success. “We had a successful season,”...

Can I Kick It?

ryan loecker • October 20, 2010

Amanda Moyer is not only cheering for Free State football, she is putting points on the scoreboard as well. After attending nine full practices; three in full gear and six without, Moyer has become the...

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