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...
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...
Soccer is a universal sport. From kids in Africa to rich kids, everyone loves to play soccer. Junior, Alex Trent has played the game since he was in first grade.
“I’ve played all sports, but soccer...
Due to the scarcity of recreational facilities in Lawrence, many student athletes find themselves driving further than they would like to get to practice during the off season Junior Andrea Stewart,...
If one happened to witness the 50-plus people shoveling the soccer field in preparation for the girls’ upcoming season, it would be evident that Free State soccer is more than just another sports program--it’s...
Kennedy Kirkpatrick: Basketball
Senior Kennedy Kirkpatrick is home free. To start off year next year as a freshman in college, she is signing for a division one basketball school at Bowling Green University...
Summer has drawn to an end, but the fall sports season has already begun. Late night games and celebrations haven’t started, but the preparation has been under way.
Athletes have been preparing for...
emma machell, social media editor
• October 27, 2011
Though most of us probably don’t want to admit it, winter is fast approaching. This means no more autumn leaves, late night bonfires and fall sports. As the fall season sports winds down, here’s an...
The college search is an interesting process. Often students want to be challenged and broaden their horizons, but also want to find comfort in familiarity. Senior Erin Ice set out looking for a university...
Drills and keep-away aren’t the only activities preparing soccer players for their time on the field. Kelly Barah, the new head coach of the soccer program, is making some important additions to what...
Spring sports are around the corner, and construction has been going on for a year and a half on Free State athletic fields. Yet not all sports have fields ready.
"The original completion date for...
A glass door opens into a freshly painted hallway lined with photos of some of Free State's greatest athletes. Had I not known that I was in a high school, I might have assumed I was walking through the...
