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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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[Photo] Varsity basketball falls in heartbreaking State title game

Jax Egan, Reporter
March 12, 2018
Photo Gallery: Boys basketball versus Shawnee Mission West

Photo Gallery: Boys basketball versus Shawnee Mission West

Rylee Roberts, Online Photo Editor
March 6, 2018
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[Photo] Boys basketball falls 60-57 to Shawnee Mission West

Hayden Robinson, Sports Reporter
March 6, 2018
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Shannon Clarke attempts a layup over a LHS defender. Clarke scored 16 points for the firebirds Friday night at the Allen Field House.

Photo Gallery: Basketball City Showdown at Allen

Rylee Roberts, Online Photo Editor
December 20, 2017
Sophomore Haley Hippe looks for a teammate open to pass the ball.

After tip off, the firebird student section throws teared up news papers into the air.

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

December 18, 2017
Erin Cushing receives a pass during practice. "Realistically we’re not looking at state or like playoffs very much," Cushing said. "But I’m here just to make the kids better and maybe get some wisdom into them."

[Photo] Girls varsity basketball prepares for season with one senior

Will Davis, Sports Reporter
December 11, 2017
At the top of the stairs leading to the wrestling room, holes can be seen. The construction plans aim to fix this.

After school, students use the library for a quiet place to study, but with the proposed construction plan this could change. The proposal suggests to change the name to Learning Commons.

[Photo] District Maps Out Construction Plans

November 29, 2017
After school, students use the library for a quiet place to study, but with the proposed construction plan this could change. The proposal suggests to change the name to Learning Commons.

[Photo] District Maps Out Construction Plans

Ahmed Jakmouj, Reporter
November 29, 2017
After being recognized by his team members, senior Mburu Nganga gets hugged by Coach Barah. Barah gave each senior a hug.

Photo Gallery: Varsity Soccer Senior Night

Rylee Roberts, Photo Editor
October 8, 2017
After the game, the senior night ceremony began. There are a total of 15 seniors on the team.

With determination, senior Nick Howard kicks the ball down field. The firebirds won 3-0 against Olathe West.

Before the second half started, the soccer team huddled together. The firebirds ended the first half with the opposing team scoreless.

[Photo] Soccer Team Puts on a Show for Senior Night

Evan Cornell, Designer
October 7, 2017
Junior Everett Waechter fights for the ball. Waechter made the second goal of the night 20 minutes into the first period.

With force, junior Pete Junge kicks the ball down the field. Junge recently recovered from a concussion received during the game against SMW.

Photo Gallery: Soccer City Showdown

Photo Gallery: Soccer City Showdown

Rylee Roberts, Photo Editor
October 2, 2017
Junior Landon Sloan avoids slide tackle from opposing defender. Sloan was out in the first overtime due to a cramp in his leg.

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Fighting for the ball, senior Darik Dudley strives to overcome his opponent.

[Photo] Physicality defines rivalry soccer game against LHS

Evan Cornell, Designer
October 1, 2017
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Charlie Newsome and an LHS defender battle for possession of the ball. Newsome scored 13 minutes into the first half

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In the process of completing her forth touchdown of the night, Hodison takes the ball down field. Hodison scored a majority of the seniors touchdowns leading them to victory against the sophomores.

Gallery: Powderpuff Football

Rylee Roberts and Emma Johnson
September 22, 2017
Homecoming candidate Teddy Carttar attempts to light the fire. Due to the wood being wet, the fire was unable to remain lit.

Gallery: Homecoming Parade and Bonfire

Rylee Roberts and Jackson Barton
September 21, 2017
Homecoming candidates Simone McCaffrey and Maya Hodison cheer on a peer who is lighting the fire. At this point in the night the fire had not diminished.

The fire bird marching band starts off the homecoming parade on September 18th. The parade underwent some changes this year, including the route.

To conclude the parade a bonfire was held by the firebird statue. Students gathered around and sang the alma matter to celebrate Free States legacy.

During the parade, sophomore Shaza Al Kassim hands out candy to young community members watching. Al Kassim was part of the theater club float, their theme was "everything goes" to help promote their upcoming musical.

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After his first touchdown of the season, senior Jake Rittman celebrates with

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.

[Photo] State tops Shawnee Mission West 56-9

Will Cook and Jax Egan
September 5, 2017
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Focusing ahead, sophomore Bayn Schrader strives to get a spare. Schraders highest game score of the season was 259. "There's so much motivation for everyone to do well." Schrader said.

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