McPherson ? Free State’s Evan Manning scored 15 points, but Wichita North overpowered the Firebirds, 75-55, in boys basketball Friday at the McPherson Invitational.

Free State scored 27 points in the third quarter to pull within nine points, but Wichita North pulled away with a 17-6 fourth quarter. The Firebirds (4-6) will play Buhler today in the consolation bracket.