Soccer Preview: Lawrence Free State vs. Shawnee Mission South
The Lawrence Free State Firebirds will take on the Shawnee Mission South Raiders at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Lawrence Free State's last four matchups have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Last Thursday, it was close, but Lawrence Free State sidestepped Olathe North for a 3-2 win. That's two games straight that the Firebirds have won by just one goal.
They hit Olathe North with a three-pronged attack, as the team got scores from
Hudson Robinson,
Nick Sprecker, and
Yusef Iskandrani.
Meanwhile, Shawnee Mission South faced Mill Valley in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. Shawnee Mission South blew past Mill Valley 4-1. The high-scoring effort was just what the Raiders needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
The victory got Lawrence Free State back to even at 6-6-1. As for Shawnee Mission South, their win bumped their record up to 9-6.
Lawrence Free State beat Shawnee Mission South by a goal when the teams last played back in September of 2023, winning 1-0. Does Lawrence Free State have another victory up their sleeve, or will Shawnee Mission South turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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