Soccer Game Preview: Lawrence Free State vs. Shawnee Mission South + How To Watch

By Team Reports Oct 22, 2025, 6:40pm

Soccer Preview: Lawrence Free State vs. Shawnee Mission South

HOW TO WATCH: This match can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the KS State High School Activities Assn. (KSHSAA) & Shawnee Mission South High School. Watch Full Replay

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Previous Games

10/24/24 - Home3-2 W
09/19/23 - Away1-0 W
09/20/22 - Away2-1 W
09/09/21 - Away1-3 L
10/04/20 - Home4-0 W
+ 5 more games

Lawrence Free State is 8-2 against Shawnee Mission South since September of 2017 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Firebirds will head out to take on the Raiders at 7:00 p.m. 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.

Lawrence Free State is headed into Thursday's contest following a draw, the team's first since August 29. They and Gardner-Edgerton finished up their matchup with a 3-3 draw on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, Shawnee Mission South fell victim to Mill Valley and their airtight defense on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Jaguars by a score of 1-0.

Lawrence Free State's draw makes their record 6-7-2 this season. As for Shawnee Mission South, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season.

Lawrence Free State beat Shawnee Mission South by a goal in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, winning 3-2. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Firebirds since the team won't have the home-pitch advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.

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