Soccer Preview: Lawrence Free State vs. Olathe North
The Lawrence Free State Firebirds will face off against the Olathe North Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Lawrence Free State's last three matches have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Having struggled with four defeats in a row, Lawrence Free State finally turned things around against Shawnee Mission Northwest on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 win over the Cougars.
Hudson Robinson and
Caleb Huggins scored both of Lawrence Free State's goals, bringing their combined season tally to four goals.
Meanwhile, it was a Battle of the Birds when Olathe North faced off against Olathe East on Tuesday. Olathe North fell just short of Olathe East by a score of 2-1. The Eagles haven't had much luck with the Hawks recently, as the team's come up short the last six times they've met.
Lawrence Free State's victory bumped their record up to 5-6-1. As for Olathe North, their loss dropped their record down to 5-5-1.
Everything went Lawrence Free State's way against Olathe North when the teams last played back in October of 2023, as Lawrence Free State made off with a 6-3 win. Does Lawrence Free State have another victory up their sleeve, or will Olathe North turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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