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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

Waiting for the game to begin, members of the varsity girls basketball team chat with one another. Coach Bryan Duncan believes the team's chemistry is driving them in the right direction. "They just seem to find the right mix of having fun and really competing hard, and I think that leads to success," Duncan said.

Team chemistry drives girls basketball team’s success

Ryan Liston, Online Editor in Chief February 11, 2015

On the bus to an away game, members of the varsity girls basketball team listen to music and joke around with teammates of all grade levels, a scene which is a stark contrast to the attitude of last year’s...

Seniors Jacob Allen and Joel Spain help a teammate to his feet during the varsity Homecoming game against Leavenworth.

Free State athletes recount concussions, close calls

Maddie Birchfield and Lauren Brittain October 27, 2014

Hoping to secure a spot on the varsity team, senior Briceson Junge plays hard on the last day of soccer tryouts. As Junge goes for a hitter, the goalie’s fist collides with his face. Junge immediately...

Varsity soccer player places the ball for a penalty kick at a home game during the fall season.

High school and club team commitment varies

Trenna Soderling, reporter October 14, 2014

Surrounded by friends, junior Peyton Brown feels the adrenaline course through her. Her softball teammates huddle close in the dugout, surveying the opposing team as they prepare for competition. For...

Alexa Harmon-Thomas, Jessica Ferguson, Maddie Dieker and Olivia Hodison sign their letters of intent.

Student-athletes sign with NCAA Division I schools

ryan liston, co-online editor-in-chief February 23, 2014

Senior Jessica Ferguson has a great mom--one who’s willing to accompany her talented, soccer-playing daughter on college visits all across the United States. In Boiling Springs, N.C., Ferguson discovered...

Anatomy of an athlete’s plate

ryan liston, co-online editor in chief November 11, 2013

Volleyball: Team Dinner: At typical volleyball team dinners, the focus is on communication. Off the court, the athletes have more freedom to talk about what they want. “We get to know each other better...

Fall Sports Jamboree

Fall Sports Jamboree

kristina foster and nick popiel September 16, 2013

 

Sam Skwarlo

Sam Skwarlo

ryan liston, co-online editor in chief May 14, 2013

Doing sports in high school is not uncommon among the student body; doing four, however, is. Freshman Sam Skwarlo competes in football, wrestling, track, and baseball throughout the course of the year. Skwarlo...

Soccer Pro: Alex Trent

Soccer Pro: Alex Trent

gavin spence, reporter May 13, 2013

Soccer is a universal sport. From kids in Africa to rich kids, everyone loves to play soccer. Junior, Alex Trent has played the game since he was in first grade. “I’ve played all sports, but soccer...

Check Yourself Before You Rec Yourself

Check Yourself Before You Rec Yourself

kyra haas, reporter April 1, 2013

Due to the scarcity of recreational facilities in Lawrence, many student athletes find themselves driving further than they would like to get to practice during the off season   Junior Andrea Stewart,...

photo credit to squaresmadness.com

March Madness–Riley’s Predictions

March 1, 2013

March Madness is almost here. That means it's time to start filling out your brackets and wearing your teams colors. I'm here with my college basketball expertise to help you fill out your bracket. Keep...

photo credit to BozDoz

Free State Bowling Is On Fire

gavin spence, reporter February 25, 2013

Standing tall, silent and still. An incoming force approaches and slides down the lane. The pins fall over, defeated, and the bowling team celebrates another victory. “Our bowling team is ranked up...

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