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

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Trying not to let his opponent steal the ball from him, sophomore Zach Geortzen takes the ball further down the field. Everyone is staying focused and prepared to make it to the state final, said Geortzen. There are several more games that will determine if they get to compete in the state final.

Game of the Week: Boys Soccer falls to Olathe South 3-2

Jax Egan, Reporter September 10, 2018

In his first game of high school soccer since returning from the Sporting KC Youth Academy, senior Rowan Laufer scored two goals, but ultimately, it wasn’t enough for the Firebirds to win. In the first...

Photo Gallery: Soccer City Showdown

Photo Gallery: Soccer City Showdown

Rylee Roberts, Photo Editor October 2, 2017

Athletes balance practices, games, schoolwork

Juna Murao and Trenna Soderling November 28, 2015

Freshman Emma Yackley has a full schedule of all advanced classes, including two math classes. Additionally, she’s a dedicated soccer player. In order to juggle school and sports, she often stays up...

Leading warm-ups (from left), junior Mika Schrader, senior Hannah Reussner, junior Allie Knapp, senior Lindsey Wethington, sophomore Goosie Zicker, juniors Marcela Ellabracht and Sidney Zavala run laps around the football field during practice.

Young varsity girls soccer team set to defy expectations

Darby Gilliland, Reporter April 28, 2015

With an assist from freshman Maya Hodison, senior Hannah Reussner scores a goal to win the game, securing an unexpected victory in the season opener. “We want to prove other people wrong,” sophomore...

Senior Sydney Moreano and sophomore Payton Gannaway jump to block a spike from Bishop Miege during a match on Oct. 15.

Athletes reflect on fall season, look forward to winter

Trenna Soderling, Reporter December 3, 2014

Season in Review: Gymnastics The gymnastics team finished the season defending their state title for the third time in the last four years. This was also the second consecutive title for the girls. “(People)...

Seniors Jacob Allen and Joel Spain help a teammate to his feet during the varsity Homecoming game against Leavenworth.

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...

Senior Chris Allen chases down the ball at a game against Shawnee Mission East. Allen recently committed to play soccer at the Richmond International Academic and Soccer Academy (RIASA) in Leeds, England.

Chris Allen commits to soccer institute in England

ryan liston, online editor-in-chief May 8, 2014

In December 2013, senior Chris Allen and his father scrolled through a website listing of soccer camps for international academies and clicked on a link that sparked Allen’s interest in studying abroad. Allen...

Alexa Harmon-Thomas, Jessica Ferguson, Maddie Dieker and Olivia Hodison sign their letters of intent.

Student-athletes sign with NCAA Division I schools

ryan liston, co-online editor-in-chief February 23, 2014

Senior Jessica Ferguson has a great mom--one who’s willing to accompany her talented, soccer-playing daughter on college visits all across the United States. In Boiling Springs, N.C., Ferguson discovered...

Newsie tries sport

fiona mcallister, reporter September 19, 2013

Growing up, I always wished I was coordinated enough to play soccer. My sister played soccer, but somewhere along the way, the soccer gene was lost. So when I got the opportunity to practice with the boys’...

Fall Sports Jamboree

Fall Sports Jamboree

kristina foster and nick popiel September 16, 2013

 

Athletes spend their summers on the field and in the gym

hannah reussner, copy editor August 26, 2013

Spending hours under the beating sun with forty-plus teammates, sweating uncontrollably, and trying  to stay healthy occupied many athletes’ schedules this past summer. Depending on the sport, teams...

Jessica Babler

Jessica Babler

sydney moreano, reporter May 14, 2013

For junior Jessica Babler, being involved is an understatement. From her 0-7 schedule to her three sports, to her NHS membership, one might say she constantly remains busy. “I’m a mess. I’m always...

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