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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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The Firebird statue stands tall outside of Free State. Digital illustration by Baila Love.

SPORTS: Seahawks Soar

Griffin McDonnell, Sports Editor February 12, 2026

The National Football League's 60th Super Bowl at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., featured the New England Patriots looking for their seventh Super Bowl win, led by quarterback Drake Maye and...

A Kansas City Chiefs jersey hangs over the "Welcome to Kansas" sign. Digital illustration by Kouri Demelash

SPORTS: New Home in Kansas

Om Bhakta, Reporter February 9, 2026

The Kansas City Chiefs announced that they will leave Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Chiefs for 54 years, for a new $3 billion dome stadium in Kansas, which will be ready in 2031. The agreement made with...

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...

Behind a camera, senior Liam Smith and junior Liam Butler film the football team during a game.

FEATURE: From Production to Punt

Kyla Meikle, Reporter September 16, 2025

Kicking off their season, the football team spends hours practicing for each game – but there’s a group of students supporting the team from the inside. The football production team attends practices...

A football rests atop a pile of belts and flags, provided by the KC Chiefs for the flag football clinic on April 9, 2025

SPORTS: Girls Grit

Griffin McDonnell, Reporter May 19, 2025

While football is typically thought of as a male dominated sport, flag football is quickly becoming a sanctioned high school sport for female athletics across the nation. Free State will be joining the...

Senior Noah Rupp grabs the opponent for a tackle

NEWS BRIEF: Opening Night Win

Rakshan Ossen, Sports Editor September 6, 2024

After a long awaited season opener, football head coach Kevin Stewart and his varsity squad returned to The Cage with a statement on opening night; the Free State Firebirds came out victorious against...

PROFILE: Weighing Options

PROFILE: Weighing Options

Nick Sprecker, News Editor-in-Chief August 26, 2024

Linebacker Parker Moore, entering his senior season, has gained the interest of college football coaches around the country and has narrowed his options down, landing on a verbal commitment to the University...

Archived photo from Chloe Cook

SPORTS: Draft Day

Grant Lincoln, Reporter April 23, 2024

The first round of the NFL Draft is set to take place April 25, 2024 and will be hosted by Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza in Detroit, Michigan.  University of Southern California star quarterback,...

SPORTS: Fired Up About Football

SPORTS: Fired Up About Football

Morgan Sponholtz, Reporter March 10, 2024

When the cameras flashed to Travis Kelce yelling and shoving coach Andy Reid during Super Bowl LVIII, millions of viewers saw the negative emotions football can evoke in its players. During his early years...

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