2023 • Week 9
Playoff Game

Free State vs Garden City

42 - 21
Final Score

Game Overview

In a 2023 playoff matchup, Free State traveled from Lawrence, KS to face Garden City of Garden City, KS. Both teams entered the postseason contest with hopes of advancing further in the playoffs. Free State emerged victorious in convincing fashion, defeating Garden City 42-21. The 21-point difference came in a game that saw 63 total points scored between the two teams. Leading their respective teams were Kevin Stewart for Free State and Brian Hill for Garden City. As part of the 2023 postseason, this playoff game carried significant weight for both programs' championship aspirations.
F

Free State

Lawrence, KS

42
Winner
Season Record
6-2

Team Information

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

Garden City

Garden City, KS

21
Season Record
5-3

Team Information

School: Garden City
Location: Garden City, Kansas
Head Coach: Brian Hill
Mascot: Buffaloes

Game Information

Game Details

Season: 2023
Week: 9
Status: Completed

Game Statistics

Final Score: 42 - 21
Margin: 21 points
Winner: Free State

Previous Matchups

Free State and Garden City have faced each other 1 time in recent history. These previous encounters have helped shape the rivalry between these two programs.

2016 (Playoff Game)
Free State 42 - 7 Garden City

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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Garden City Buffaloes

The Garden City Buffaloes are a Kansas high school football team competing in the unknown classification football classification, as determined by the KSHSAA. Hailing from Garden City, KS, Garden City 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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Brian Hill

Garden City Head Coach

Brian Hill has been a high school football coach for 13 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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Related Links

Free State Profile Garden City Profile 2023 Season All Games