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SPORTS: A Short Season

Griffin McDonnell, Sports Editor • May 27, 2026

After not having a C-team in 2025, the decision to keep more players for the 2026 season came with challenges. Although having three teams can reduce cuts, many other schools lack the necessary players...

SPORTS: Diamonds Shining in Kansas City

Griffin McDonnell, Sports Editor • March 23, 2026

Set to debut in the summer of 2026, the Kansas City Diamonds are one of seven teams in the new Professional Softball League. The team will play at Legends Park in Kansas City, KS, with its first game on...

Photo Gallery: Varsity Softball

Isis Norris, Isabel Janssen, Photographers • May 3, 2019

Baseball and softball players prepare for their season

Kaya Shafer, Copy Editor • January 8, 2016

The Fall Ball program, run by coaches Matt McClassland, Justin Protacio, Steve Patton and Jake Powell, provides softball and baseball players a chance to show their moves before the spring season starts....

Softball scoreboard raises questions about equal funding

kenneth palmer, reporter • May 16, 2014

A picture of the softball and baseball scoreboards side by side, one dilapidated and one brand new, respectively, appears on sophomore Elizabeth Patton’s Twitter feed. Moments later, controversy and...

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...

Check Yourself Before You Rec Yourself

kyra haas, reporter • April 1, 2013

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,...

Field Frustration

miranda davis • March 21, 2010

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...

Getting Down and Dirty

Taylor St. John, reporter • June 11, 2009

For many students mud volleyball is a perfect excuse to get a little dirty. For many, but not for some Firebird athletes. Every year this muddy sport rolls around and each coach hopes and prays the same...

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