2021 • Week 10
Playoff Game

Free State vs Washburn Rural

42 - 10
Final Score

Game Overview

In a 2021 playoff matchup, Free State traveled from Lawrence, KS to face Washburn Rural of Topeka, KS. Both teams entered the postseason contest with hopes of advancing further in the playoffs. Free State emerged victorious in a decisive victory, defeating Washburn Rural 42-10. The 32-point difference came in a game that saw 52 total points scored between the two teams. Leading their respective teams were Kevin Stewart for Free State and Steve Buhler for Washburn Rural. As part of the 2021 postseason, this playoff game carried significant weight for both programs' championship aspirations.
F

Free State

Lawrence, KS

42
Winner
Season Record
7-2

Team Information

School: Free State
Location: Lawrence, Kansas
Head Coach: Kevin Stewart
Mascot: Firebirds
W

Washburn Rural

Topeka, KS

10
Season Record
8-1

Team Information

School: Washburn Rural
Location: Topeka, Kansas
Head Coach: Steve Buhler
Mascot: Blues

Game Information

Game Details

Season: 2021
Week: 10
Status: Completed

Game Statistics

Final Score: 42 - 10
Margin: 32 points
Winner: Free State

Previous Matchups

Free State and Washburn Rural have faced each other 5 times in recent history. These previous encounters have helped shape the rivalry between these two programs.

2016 (Playoff Game)
Free State 17 - 14 Washburn Rural
2015
Free State 35 - 7 Washburn Rural
2014
Free State 42 - 14 Washburn Rural
2007
Free State 27 - 8 Washburn Rural
2006
Free State 47 - 0 Washburn Rural

Team Profiles

Free State Firebirds

The Free State Firebirds are a Kansas high school football team competing in the unknown classification football classification, as determined by the KSHSAA. Hailing from Lawrence, KS, Free State High School's football team is known for an impressive overall win percentage of 61.43%.

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Washburn Rural Blues

The Washburn Rural Blues are a Kansas high school football team competing in the unknown classification football classification, as determined by the KSHSAA. Hailing from Topeka, KS, Washburn Rural High School's football team is known for a competitive spirit on the field.

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Coaching Matchup

Kevin Stewart

Free State Head Coach

Kevin Stewart has been a high school football coach for 6 seasons and has not yet secured a state title. Throughout his coaching career, he demonstrated an overall record of 0-0-0.

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Steve Buhler

Washburn Rural Head Coach

Steve Buhler was a high school football coach for 26 seasons and did not secure a state title. Throughout his coaching career, he demonstrated an overall record of 0-0-0.

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Related Links

Free State Profile Washburn Rural Profile 2021 Season All Games