Firebirds fall in Law era debut against Washburn Rural
Free State High School opens Chuck Law coaching era with a 51-39 home loss to Washburn Rural. turnover woes and early foul trouble hampered the Firebirds as Rural built a 14-3 lead, with Scott Heitshusen hitting a late first-quarter three for FS. Local stock: Law notes anxious start, young players stepping up for FS.
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Washburn Rural tops Free State in opening night thriller
Washburn Rural 51 Free State 39. Top scorer Kyle Golden and Cameron Raymer helped Rural mount a second half surge after trailing 17-9 at the break. Heitshusen led Free State with 15 while Czorkiewicz added eight. Free State faces Fort Smith Northside next, aiming to loosen its offense.
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Kyle Golden
Cameron Raymer
Greg Schmidt
Chris Swope
Jay Valerius
Matt Enriquez
John Peeis
Dylan Fulmer
Jordan Oschner
Jerald Fisher
Scott Heltshusen
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Free State Girls Fall Short to Washburn Rural 38-33
Free State High school girls led 24-21 at halftime but hit cold in the second half, scoring nine points as Washburn Rural forced 18 Firebird turnovers. Morgan Bennett led Rural with 15 points and Jenna Brantley added 12 for Free State. Duncan praised defense while noting offense needed patience. Lauren Kimball called the near miss the closest Free State has come in nine years against Rural.
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Rural 38 Free State 33 in basketball game summary
Rural defeated Free State 38 to 33 with key scoring by Kaylee Manns 3 and Morgan Barrett 4. Individual totals show Rural players Manns Ostrander Sitovsky Barrett and Morse contributing while Free State's Brantley and Barrett led with double figures. Fouls and turnovers favored Free State slightly, but Rural held the lead through the game.
Veritas sweeps to Shea Invitational final in thriller
Veritas Christian beats Derby Christian 54 to 49 as Marcus Holman scores 20 and Mark Randtke 19. Coach Doug Bennett praised the effort and noted room to improve toward a state title. Veritas faces either Topeka Heritage or Flint Hills Christian in the championship.
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Jonathan Greikspoon
Nathan King
Bret Rethmeier
Caleb Rue
Daniel Ryland
Lawrence Boys Open With Victory Over Wyandotte
Lawrence High opened its boys basketball season with a 54-47 win over Kansas City Wyandotte at the LHS gym. The Lions used a 2-3 zone after a first-quarter interior game plan, holding Wyandotte to outside shots as James Bush led the Bulldogs with 21 points while Kristian Pope paced LHS.
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Baldwin spanks Santa Fe Trail in season opener
Baldwin defeats Santa Fe Trail 72 to 50 as Baldwin players Wieden and Wright each score 18 and 12 points respectively while Hannon adds 12. Santa Fe Trail’s Conklin leads with 18 as Baldwin locks in early lead in Friday night high school boys basketball.
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City Wrestling Preview Promises Firebirds Lions Strong Start
Free State and Lawrence High schools enter the season with state qualifiers and placers. Free State relies on veteran Jesse Hardy who finished third at state in the 189 pound class while Lawrence High debuts several varsity-ready wrestlers and returns top performers, with coach Mark Dulgarian aiming for Sunflower League glory and regional titles through deep rosters and improving youngsters.
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