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Free State places 12th in 6A boys state swim and dive meet; Lawrence takes 19th

Lawrence Journal World 22 Feb 2026
LENEXA — The Free State and Lawrence boys swim and dive teams concluded their seasons on Saturday in the 6A state boys swim and dive meet at the Shawnee Mission School District Aquatic Center.
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Eight Free State wrestlers, four Lawrence wrestlers reach regional podium, earn trip to state tournament

Lawrence Journal World 22 Feb 2026
Eight Free State wrestlers and four Lawrence wrestlers earned a spot in the 6A boys state wrestling tournament after placing in Saturday’s regional tournaments.
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DA welcomes rural roads revitalisation pilot as a boost for Free State Agriculture (DA - Democratic Alliance)

Public Technologies 22 Feb 2026
) DA welcomes rural roads revitalisation pilot as a boost for Free State Agriculture ... in the Free State as a practical and much needed step toward strengthening the province's agricultural economy.
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Lawrence school board to consider bid for remodeling Free State High School’s athletic field press box

Lawrence Journal World 21 Feb 2026
Lawrence school board members will consider a construction bid for a remodeling project for Free State High School’s outdoor athletic field press box on Monday ... The costs will be paid from the facilities and operations capital outlay funds ... ....
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City Showdown: Lawrence High girls basketball takes down Free State for 5th straight rivalry win

Lawrence Journal World 21 Feb 2026
After a bucket by freshman Taylor Hulcher to get Free State back on the board, Lawrence’s pressure continued to cause problems for Free State, leading to a 9-0 run that lasted nearly four minutes.
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City Showdown: Free State boys basketball leads all 48 minutes in 63-49 win over Lawrence

Lawrence Journal World 21 Feb 2026
Free State trailed or was tied for exactly zero seconds of Friday’s City Showdown boys basketball game against Lawrence ... Free State’s senior trio of Clock, Nagel and Prescott were catalysts for Free State’s early lead.
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Preview: Managing emotions key for Free State, Lawrence boys basketball in City Showdown

Lawrence Journal World 20 Feb 2026
Another chapter in City Showdown history will be written on Friday night when the boys basketball teams from crosstown rivals Free State and Lawrence square off at Free State High School.
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Free State premier declares year of decisive action to fix municipalities, drive economic growth

Mail Guardian South Africa 20 Feb 2026
Free State premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae vowed to fix struggling municipalities in the province, dubbing 2026 the year of decisive action to fix local government and transform the economy.
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Preview: Young players settling in will be key for Free State, Lawrence girls basketball in ...

Lawrence Journal World 20 Feb 2026
Friday’s girls basketball game between Free State and Lawrence will provide an atmosphere that many of the players haven’t experienced yet ... Free State (7-13) will play host to the Lions (10-10) at 5.30 p.m.
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PODCAST: Heartbreak in the Free State

Laurel Leader-Call 19 Feb 2026
South State Championship games did not go in favor of Jones County teams this week. Join Josh "Guru" Nichols, Jack Fairchilds and Kevan Lindsey as they discuss local, regional and national sports ....
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Calls for investigation as Free State private schools face allegations of hiring unqualified teachers

Independent online (SA) 19 Feb 2026
Calls are intensifying for an education probe in Vrede, Free State, after a community organisation accused two independent schools of employing unqualified teachers and contributing to declining learner performance.
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Free State girls drop competitive battle, boys snap losing skid with win at Shawnee Mission East

Lawrence Journal World 18 Feb 2026
PRAIRIE VILLAGE — The Free State girls basketball team lost a competitive game on Tuesday night at Shawnee Mission East, 53-37, while the boys came away with a much-needed win, cruising to a final score of 53-40.
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Lawrence sends 5 wrestlers to state, Free State sends 4 in regional girls wrestling tournaments

Lawrence Journal World 14 Feb 2026
OVERLAND PARKLawrence girls wrestling is set to send five wrestlers and Free State will send four to the 6A state tournament in two weeks following regional tournaments on Saturday ... Free State ...
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Free State wrestler Berg ready to continue strong freshman campaign with first regional tournament

Lawrence Journal World 12 Feb 2026
Similarly, on the wrestling mat, Berg’s experience allows her to succeed early into her high school career at Free State — heading into regional weekend, Berg is 24-4 ... Free State competes ...
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