The Lawrence Free State Firebirds will challenge the Shawnee Mission Northwest Cougars on Friday. Lawrence Free State has given up an average of 30.7 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Lawrence Free State is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 61-47 victory over Olathe East. The Firebirds' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Shawnee Mission Northwest challenged Lawrence on Thursday. The Cougars came out on top against the Lions by a score of 50-40. The win was familiar territory for the Cougars, who have now won four contests in a row.
Lawrence Free State better keep an eye on Traimyre Woodruff. He was instrumental in Shawnee Mission Northwest's win, rushing for 214 yards and three TDs while picking up 11.9 yards per carry. Woodruff is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in each of the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Demetric Tyler, who rushed for 124 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
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.
Shawnee Mission Northwest's victory bumped their record up to 6-3. As for Lawrence Free State, their win bumped their record up to an identical 6-3.
Lawrence Free State couldn't quite finish off Shawnee Mission Northwest in their previous matchup back in October of 2024 and fell 27-24. Can the Firebirds avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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