Football Game Preview: Shawnee Mission Northwest Cougars vs. Lawrence Free State Firebirds + How To Watch

The Shawnee Mission Northwest Cougars will take on the Lawrence Free State Firebirds on Friday. Shawnee Mission Northwest is coming into the game hot, having won their last four games.

Shawnee Mission Northwest is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They walked away with a 50-40 win over Lawrence.

Traimyre Woodruff

Rushing Touchdowns

10/30/25 vs Lawrence	3
10/24/25 @ Shawnee Mission East	3
09/26/25 @ Olathe Northwest	2
09/19/25 vs Olathe West	2

It was another big night for Traimyre Woodruff, who rushed for 214 yards and three scores while picking up 11.9 yards per carry. He has been hot recently, having posted two or more rushing touchdowns the last four times he's played. Demetric Tyler was in the mix too, providing Shawnee Mission Northwest with two touchdowns.

They were just one part of a punishing run game: Shawnee Mission Northwest was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 438 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Lawrence Free State, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. They enjoyed a cozy 61-47 victory over Olathe East on Friday. The Firebirds haven't had any issues with the Hawks recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.

Shawnee Mission Northwest's record now sits at 6-3. As for Lawrence Free State, their record is now an identical 6-3.

Shawnee Mission Northwest skirted past Lawrence Free State 27-24 when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Do the Cougars have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Firebirds turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.