Heider Scott duel headlines LHS Free State clash
Lawrence High and Free State meet at Haskell Stadium with QBs Riley Scott and Matt Heider squaring off. Heider leads the Sunflower League in passing with 933 yards and aims for a 1,000 yard season. Scott runs the Lions option offense with 212 yards passing and three scores. The game airs 7:30 p.m. tonight, with a 10:30 p.m. TV replay on cable channel 6.
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Firebirds Seek Classic Win at Haskell Stadium
State and Lawrence High meet at Haskell Stadium with Firebirds undefeated this year. Kickoff at 7 30 p m. The winner reaches the Class 6A state playoffs. Seniors like Dijon Dillon stress the game’s lasting impact in Kansas and Lawrence as a pivotal matchup in a season defining stretch.
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Free State set for Lawrence clash in pivotal city showdown
The Free State Firebirds visit Lawrence High for a big city showdown after Free State won four straight, while LHS seeks to rebound from a 30-0 loss to Manhattan earlier this season. The Lions boast a improving defense and key players Dijon Dillon, Paul Dillon, and Matt Heider for the visitors, with Jake Lawrence and Chris Wheatley among Free State’s top offensive threats.
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Lions face Firebirds as nerves mix with win streaks
Lions quarterback Riley Scott describes a butterfly feeling before a clash with a rising Firebirds in a 34-15 context. Free State averages 25 points and 320.8 yards per game, while the Firebirds ride a four-game win streak, marking a new high for the second-year school.
Lawrence High Stars Face Free State in Prep Showdown
Lawrence High starters listed led by Riley Scott at QB and Tony Thomas at fullback. Free State yields 19.5 points and 237.9 yards a game as LHS seeks playoff positioning in District 4 with Salb and Wilcox key on defense and Thomas top in rushing. Coach Purdy notes Wenger and Dankenbring anchor a Yardage grinding FS unit. Playoff seedings hinge on district results. BV North and Olathe North also vying, with BV Northwest clinching a district spot.
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Lawrence-Lions host Free State in league clash rematch
Lawrence High seeks revenge in their home game against Free State after last year's 34-15 loss. Adrian Garcia carried for 156 yards and two scores as LHS eyes postseason consistency after missing the state playoffs last year. Free State, 4-0 at Haskell, features six LHS alumni on staff and a high-scoring offense led by Jake Lawrence and Matt Heider. The game pairs notable rivalries with district stakes and a north-south seating plan for fans.
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