Firebirds aim to stop explosive Eagle offense in key clash
Firebirds coach Lisher emphasizes fast-paced practices despite a short week. Star Eagle threats Venus Triplett and Cole Murphy loom, with Triplett cited as top league back and Murphy dangerous in open space. Firebirds focus on preventing long runs, sticking to strong defense, and executing despite the pace.
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Tyler Sampson
Sampson
Eagles
Venus Tripplett
Cole Murphy
Murphy
FSHS
Firebirds
Venus Triplett
FSHL
Blake Winslow
Triplett
Winslow
O-North
Olathe South
Shawnee Mission East
Free State
Joe Dineen
Onorth
Starters Offense and Defense Rosters Listed
The roster names for the starting offense include LT Scott Frantz CBs and safeties. Key players listed at guard center and tackle include Coleman Houk Reid Buckingham and Tyler Sampson. On defense the lineup shows Tyler Sampson Josiah LeBrun Zach Bickling and others across positions with multiple seniors and underclassmen.
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Scott Frantz
Coleman Houk
Reid Buckingham
Tyler Sampson
Shane Hofer
Joe Dineen
Stan Skwarlo
Zach Bickling
Khadre Lane
Lucas Werner
Keith Loneker
Josiah LeBrun
Blake Winslow
Joel Spain
Bryce Torneden
Free State wins home gym meet in energy fueled finale
Free State High tops Olathe Northwest Olathe East and Lawrence for a 109.6 point team victory. Hannah Moran posts 8.75 on floor amid an emotional home meet as Grace Bartle 9.1 and Carrie Howland 9.35 lead the Firebirds to the top spot. Howland also shines on beam 9.2 tying with Bartle while Bartle adds new vault and bars skills. Lawrence High’s Allison Williams scores well in all around and floor.
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Free State High
Hannah Moran
Moran
Firebirds
Olathe Northwest
Olathe East
Lawrence
Free State
Grace Bartle
Carrie Howland
Howland
Bartle
FSHS
Haley Johnson
Lawrence High
Allison Williams
Williams
Lions
Ashley Ammann
LHS
Newton
Becca Moran
H. Moran
Johnson
Brooklyn Hayes
Hayes
Jordyn Leon
Leon
Ammann
Elizabeth Harms
Harms
Shaelyn Marr
Chiefs quarterback Smith brings poise to position
Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith shows calm under pressure in a 31-7 win that moved Kansas City to 4-0. He extended drives with scrambles for first downs, guided the offense, and helped the Chiefs tie for the NFL's best turnover margin alongside the Titans. Defensive reads and time of possession emphasize his cerebral approach.
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Chiefs
Smith
Kansas City
Alex Smith
New York Giants
Andy Reid
Reid
Eagles
Kevin Brock
Patriots
Tom Brady
Giants
Tennessee Titans
NFL
Free State golfers win scramble at Carol Gillard Invite
Free State High School girls Emily Bermel and Katherin Campbell lead varsity four-ball to first place at the Carol Gillard High School Golf Invitational held Wednesday at Overland Park Golf Course. FS tied for top in four-ball and claimed sixth in the varsity combined standings with 127. Lawrence High finished 12th with 137.
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Free State High
Emily Bermel
Katherin Campbell
Free State
Lawrence High
OP Aquinas
Olathe East
SM East
Blue Valley
Blue Valley North
Washburn Rural
Olathe South
Blue Valley NW
St. James Academy
Blue Valley West
Lawrence
Bishop Miege
Gardner-Edgerton
Goebel-Loeb
Reinsch-Reinsch
LHS
Bermel-Campbell
Schmidtberger-Drake
Meyers-Griffin
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