Kansas High School Basketball - Lawrence Free State nudges Olathe East
January 19, 2023: Lawrence, KS 66049 Lawrence Free State Firebirds (Lawrence, KS) backers were in high spirits Thursday as they witnessed their basketball squad tip the visiting Olathe East Hawks (Olathe, KS), 50-43 in a non-league bout.
With the win, Lawrence Free State upgrades its record to 6-2 on the season. The Firebirds host St. James Academy (Lenexa, KS) to clash with the Thunder in a non-league bout on Friday, January 20. The Thunder go into the bout with a record of 7-2. St. James Academy lost 60-51 in their recent league bout against Blue Valley (Stilwell, KS)
Next up, the Hawks clash with the McPherson Bullpups (McPherson, KS) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 20. Olathe East will attempt to upgrade on its 3-5 season record. The Bullpups go into the bout with a 9-1 record after their 77-47 non-league win over East (Wichita, KS).
