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

Free Press Online
Thomas Patton

Thomas Patton, Reporter

Thomas is a second year member of the journalism staff. He is Student Council co-president, an NHS officer, and a member of the student-athlete leadership team. Thomas loves to play sports in his free time.

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The NBA's viewership has declined almost 45 percent since the early 2010's.

NEWS: Decline in Viewership

Thomas Patton, Reporter
April 22, 2024
SPORTS: Sunflower Showdown

SPORTS: Sunflower Showdown

Nick Sprecker and Thomas Patton
March 29, 2024
Crossing the mat, junior Grayson Hagen prepares to shake hands with his opponent from Lawrence High before his wrestling match during the City Showdown on Jan 24.

FEATURE: Haste to History

Thomas Patton, Reporter
February 1, 2024
On online betting programs such as DraftKings or FanDuel, bettors can place cash bets on various sporting events.

FEATURE: The World of Sports Betting

Thomas Patton and Grant Lincoln
October 30, 2023
The varsity football players cheer while running onto the field before their away game against Olathe West. Free State beat Olathe West 47-29 at their first game of the season on Thursday, Aug. 31.

SPORTS: Lawrence Football 4-0

Thomas Patton, Reporter
October 10, 2023
Seniors Bradie Ward and Samantha Packard hold the 6A first place trophy with their teammates around them. As of this Saturday, both Packard and Ward are back-to-back state champions. Photo contributed by Free State Swim and Dive.

Girls Swim and Dive Wins Second Consecutive State Competition

Thomas Patton
May 22, 2023
Starting her dive, junior Mallory Qualseth jumps off the diving board. Although it has a competitive aspect to it, Qualseth has found that diving competitions are often much more fun than aggressive, “You always want to help out because our scores contribute to the overall score,” Qualseth said. “But, everyone’s just really nice and not super competitive.”Photo by Eleanor Roust

SPORTS: Compete to Repeat

Thomas Patton
April 11, 2023
Starting strong, sophomore Brylee Burns strides out during the beginning of the race. Burns made huge leaps this season and helped to lead the girls team to a successful season with her individual 9th place at state. "My favorite part of the season was doing long runs with my best friends," Burns said.

SPORTS: Recognition at the Highest Level

Thomas Patton
March 7, 2023
Fans celebrate the final score at Johnny's North.

NEWS: Kansas City Chiefs Win Super Bowl

Greyson Heiman, Thomas Patton, and Nick Sprecker
February 15, 2023
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