Head Coach Dwayne Paul and his squad prepared for the challenges in winter with a renewed focus and determination. With his second year as coach, his aim is to improve from last year’s 8-10 record. With...

The boys Swim and Dive team, in their second year under swim head coach Janna Skinner and first year under dive coach Elliot Ahlvers, are making headway as the season progresses. Several swimmers qualified...

The Super Bowl — America’s most anticipated sporting event — all comes to a showdown for the Vince Lombardi Trophy. The stakes were high for Super Bowl LVIX as the match between the Philadelphia...

A dance between two of the NFL’s greatest quarterbacks, Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen, always brings about fireworks.  During the AFC Championship game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo...

The 2024-2025 season embarked its playoff journey when the College Football Playoffs Selection Committee announced the top 12 teams in the nation who will compete for the national championship title on...

For multi-sport high school athletes, transitioning between two seasons may be demanding; however, some athletes decide to take up the challenge. Junior Ava Corbin, a volleyball, wrestling and track...

In the past, female athletic programs at Free State have maintained steady participation; however, recent involvement in girls sports has become noticeably low. Due to this, coaches and athletes have taken...

Being one of the most anticipated sporting events in the city of Lawrence, the annual football match between the Free State Firebirds and Lawrence High’s Chesty Lions brings in a massive influx of spectators....

Rim Rock Farm, sitting amongst the most revered cross-country courses in America per NCAA, is soaked in history and tradition. The Kansas Jayhawks' home course captivates spectators and runners alike with...

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...

With the end of the spring semester, high school students in Lawrence began their summer break on May 24. While many students have an array of extracurricular activities during their summer, cross country...

While playing a soccer match during the fall of last year, senior center-back Utah Hester was stationed to clear the ball with a header but collided with the goalkeeper, hitting his head in the process.  Hester...