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

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy in a stadium. Digital illustration by Jaime Stone.

SPORTS: Kicking It Up a Notch

Kyla Meikle, News Planning Team May 12, 2026

Eight years ago, it was announced that the United States, Canada, and Mexico would be the home of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Kansas City would host six matches and serve as the home to training bases for...

Coach Schoettmer cheering on his team from the sidelines.

PROFILE: Shine on, Shotty

Nick Sprecker, Sports Editor June 3, 2024

With initial plans to be in Lawrence only for a short period of time, JV soccer coach, West Middle School basketball coach and occasional substitute teacher Daniel Schoettemer was prepared with escape...

FEATURE: Electrifying Women’s Soccer

FEATURE: Electrifying Women’s Soccer

Rakshan Ossen, Reporter April 17, 2024

On March 16, the Kansas City Current unveiled their latest soccer stadium, located in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri. The 117 million dollar project promised a picturesque stadium by the Kansas City...

Archived photo by Chloe Cook

FEATURE: Kicking It Into Gear

Arianna Waller, Reporter April 1, 2024

Following the loss to Garden City in overtime last year, Girls Soccer is heading back into the game. The girls are focusing on their strength, resilience and leadership to bring a new look to the program.  Senior...

Celebrating the victory of the game, junior Yusef Iskandrani hugs his mother. Iskandrani played throughout the varsity soccer season while observing Ramadan. "The most challenging aspect of Ramadan is being really thirsty. I cramp so much during the games because my muscles have no water or nutrition to last me my whole game. It's extremely challenging but I know god will help me through out the way."

FEATURE: Fueled By Faith

Ember Klein, News Managing Editor March 28, 2024

As the sun set on the horizon on the night of March 10, junior Yusef Iskandrani and his family began Ramadan, the ninth month of the Muslim calendar and the holy month of fasting. Throughout this month,...

Junior James Spear dribbles the ball through Lawrence High players. The junior, who is playing his first year on varsity, acts as a defender.

SPORTS: Boys Soccer Program Sweeps Lawrence High

Elizabeth Hare, Assistant Social Media Editor October 16, 2023

Following a win for the varsity boys soccer team last year against Lawrence High School, this year's schedule declared that Oct 12, the Firebirds would be facing off against the Chesty Lions in the annual...

After scoring a goal, the boys varsity soccer team celebrates with each other. They beat Shawnee Heights 5-0 on Tuesday, Sep. 5.

SPORTS: Boys Soccer Striving for Success

Elliot Skillman September 18, 2023

With a loss to DeSoto to start the season, the Boys Varsity Soccer team aims to show their resilience in the coming games. When faced with their next two matchups, the squad showed that they are prepared...

Junior Greyson Heiman, watches a world cup game during class. On Tuesday Nov. 29, the United States played Iran during school.

FEATURE: World Cup Winter 2022

Greyson Heiman December 3, 2022

Due to the overwhelming heat in Qatar this summer, this year the Federation of International Football Association [FIFA] World Cup will is taking place in Nov. and Dec. opposed to June when the competition...

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