Soccer Game Preview: Lawrence Free State vs. Shawnee Mission North

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Previous 6 Games

04/02/24 - Home	2-1 W
04/04/23 - Away	1-2 L
04/28/22 - Away	0-1 L
04/29/21 - Home	1-2 L
04/14/16 - Away	1-0 W
04/14/15 - Home	2-0 W

Lawrence Free State and Shawnee Mission North are an even 3-3 against one another since April of 2015, but likely not for long. The Firebirds will challenge the Bison at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Lawrence Free State's last three contests have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.

Lawrence Free State's defense heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. They beat Hayden by a goal, winning 1-0. That's two games straight that Lawrence Free State have won by just one goal.

Their one-goal win came courtesy of Wittney Bogart, which was the first she's scored this season.

Meanwhile, for the first time this season, Shawnee Mission North was forced to settle for a draw. They and Sumner Academy finished up on equal footing with a 0-0 draw on Friday.

Lawrence Free State now has a winning record of 2-1. Shawnee Mission North's draw gives them a new season record of 2-1-1.

Lawrence Free State came out on top in a nail-biter against Shawnee Mission North in their previous meeting back in April of 2024, sneaking past 2-1. 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.