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

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

Free Press Online
All content by Jax Egan
‘Just treading water, dude’: Baseball ready to prove they deserve no. 1 ranking

‘Just treading water, dude’: Baseball ready to prove they deserve no. 1 ranking

Jax Egan, Sports Editor
May 16, 2019
Firebirds suffer season-ending loss in State basketball tournament

Firebirds suffer season-ending loss in State basketball tournament

Jax Egan, Sports Editor
March 9, 2019
A Coach's Coach: The Life and Legacy of Bob Lisher

A Coach’s Coach: The Life and Legacy of Bob Lisher

Jax Egan, Sports Editor
December 18, 2018
Game Preview: Free State vs. Haysville Campus

Game Preview: Free State vs. Haysville Campus

Jax Egan, Co-Sports Editor
November 2, 2018
Game Preview: Free State vs. Wichita North

Game Preview: Free State vs. Wichita North

Jax Egan, Reporter
October 26, 2018
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
Sophomore Turner Corcoran prepares to begin a workout in the Free State weight room. Corcoran credited his hard work in the weight room for his rise in the rankings.

Sophomore football recruit receives offers from prestigious schools

Jax Egan and Ahmed Jakmouj
May 15, 2018
Game of the Week: Firebird baseball takes Olathe East 9-4

Game of the Week: Firebird baseball takes Olathe East 9-4

Jax Egan, Sports Reporter
April 27, 2018
Game of the Week: Girls varsity soccer wins season opener 4-2

Game of the Week: Girls varsity soccer wins season opener 4-2

Jax Egan, Sports Reporter
March 30, 2018
Varsity basketball falls in heartbreaking State title game

Varsity basketball falls in heartbreaking State title game

Jax Egan, Reporter
March 12, 2018
Boys varsity advances to State championship in historic 68-57 win

Boys varsity advances to State championship in historic 68-57 win

Jax Egan, Sports Reporter
March 10, 2018
With players and coaches gathered around, boys basketball coach Sam Stroh discusses strategies for the fourth quarter. Simon McCaffrey hit two free throws at the end of the game to help ensure Free State finished with a win.

Firebirds outlast Wichita South 42-39 in first round of State tournament

Jax Egan and Will Davis
March 9, 2018
After tip off, the firebird student section throws teared up news papers into the air.

Game of the Week: Firebird basketball tops Lions 56-49

Jax Egan, Sports Reporter
December 18, 2017
Kicker Kameron Lake sleeps on LHS after nailing the game winning field goal.

Nerve-Racking City Showdown Completes an Undefeated Season

Jax Egan, Sports Reporter
October 27, 2017
Sophomore Bella Crawford-Parker and senior Kate Odgers run past a dog. Crawford-Parker finished in 23:38.

Cross Country rocks Rim Rock

Jax Egan, Sports Reporter
October 24, 2017
Jax, Joe, Jay and Jet Dineen pose for a family photo. Jax Dineen is a junior who plays running back for the firebirds

Dineen Dynasty: Jax carries family legacy

Jax Egan, Sports Reporter
October 12, 2017
Celebrating a win against the sophomore team, seniors Maggie Ziegler and Grace Patchen chest bump. The seniors fell short one point to the juniors in the championship.

Juniors dominate Powderpuff Football

Jax Egan, Sports Reporter
September 22, 2017
Junior Jax Dineen tries to avoid his opponent. Dineen scored multiple touchdowns.

Firebirds win first home game 49-0

Jax Egan, Sports Reporter
September 10, 2017
Just before scoring a 27 yard touchdown, junior Jax Dineen avoids getting tackled. The firebirds won against SMW with a score of 56-9. "Its the first time we've beat that team in awhile" Dineen says.

State tops Shawnee Mission West 56-9

Will Cook and Jax Egan
September 5, 2017
Starting for Free State, junior Garrett Luinstra scored 8 points in Wichita at the semifinals. "After a tough loss we gotta move on and worry about the next game. We always play to win," he said. He has high expectations for next year's season.

Firebirds fall to Huskies in tough semifinal loss, finish strong against Blue Valley North for third place title

Jax Egan and Will Davis
March 11, 2017
Senior Cameron Clark warms up before the game. "Playing hard, smart and together is one of the mentalities we keep in mind," he said. With teammate Garret Luinstra's help the two players scored 18 of the team's 23 points in the first half.

Firebirds advance to state semifinals for second time in school history

Jax Egan, Will Davis, Kaya Shafer, and Sam Spencer
March 9, 2017
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