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

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

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SPORTS: Lady Firebirds Swinging to Continue a Legacy

Rakshan Ossen, Reporter March 28, 2024

During the past few years, the varsity softball team has set winning standards on the field and has nurtured several players who proceeded to play the sport at a college level. This year, ambitious senior...

PHOTO GALLERY: February Sports Recap

PHOTO GALLERY: February Sports Recap

Chloe Cook, News Photo Editor March 22, 2024

Varsity Volleyball players cheer at a game.

SPORTS: Change of the Game

Arianna Waller, Reporter March 20, 2024

For years, volleyball setters have trained their hands to avoid getting called on double contact. Now, the recent removal of the rule has set off discussion among players on how much the sport will change. “[Players]...

SPORTS: Fired Up About Football

SPORTS: Fired Up About Football

Morgan Sponholtz, Reporter March 10, 2024

When the cameras flashed to Travis Kelce yelling and shoving coach Andy Reid during Super Bowl LVIII, millions of viewers saw the negative emotions football can evoke in its players. During his early years...

Former baseball player Brady Kern.

SPORTS: Springing into the Season

Claire Heinritz, Reporter March 8, 2024

The start of spring sports on Monday, Feb. 26th, has not come without preparation. Athletes and coaches have been getting ready in order to aim for a successful season. Spring sports include boys and...

The varsity baseball team kneel together after winning the first home game of the 2023 season on March 23, 2023.

SPORTS: Batter Up

Nick Sprecker, Sports Editor March 7, 2024

After a week of examination and assessment, varsity head coach Mike Hill is ready to lead his baseball program into action and kick off his 27th year in charge of the Firebirds. Last year's team showcased...

SPORTS: Boys swim and dive competes at state

SPORTS: Boys swim and dive competes at state

Chloe Cook, News Photo Editor March 4, 2024

On Thursday, Feb. 15, senior Isaiah Wilkins competed in the 1-meter dive preliminaries and semi-finals. Coming into State, he was ranked #13 but quickly rose his way up. After placing 6th in prelims, Wilkins...

SPORTS: Hometown Heroes

SPORTS: Hometown Heroes

Nick Sprecker and Lilly Wall February 29, 2024

For many football athletes, their hard work and aspirations are driven by the hunger to ultimately compete at a higher level. While there are plenty of Division I football schools throughout the country...

FEATURE: World Cup in Kansas City

Grant Lincoln, Reporter February 19, 2024

Kansas City has been selected as a host city for the 2026 World Cup. The World Cup has three host countries: America, Canada and Mexico. Kansas City will host the group stages in the middle of June, the...

Junior Brayden Wilcox prepares to take on his opponent at the first home boys varsity wrestling meet of the season. The Firebirds came out on top, winning 54-24 overall.

FEATURE: Pinning Their Way Into the History Books

Rakshan Ossen, Reporter February 1, 2024

In the face of fierce competition, the Free State boys wrestling team exemplified their determination to carry the program’s legacy after placing eight as a team and having two wrestlers earn the state...

Taking hold of an opponent, junior Daijah Preston begins to wrestle. As one of the Girls Wrestling captains, Preston played a large role in motivating the team.

FEATURE: Freshmen Fueling Girls Wrestling

Lauren Jackson, Reporter January 31, 2024

While the girl's wrestling team has struggled with numbers in previous years, the team has doubled in size since the 2022-2023 season climbing, from six to 13 wrestlers. Nationwide, girls wrestling has...

Michigan Wolverines Logo

NEWS BRIEF: College Football Championship

Nick Sprecker, Sports Editor January 11, 2024

The undefeated BIG10 Champions Michigan Wolverines re-established themselves as a dominant in college football with a commanding victory over undefeated PAC12 opponents, the Washington Huskies, during...

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