Free State to meet Heights in 6A opener

Free State High’s girls have been seeded seventh and will face No. 2 seed Wichita Heights in the first round of the Class 6A state basketball tournament.

The Firebirds (15-7) will meet Heights (21-1) at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Emporia’s White Auditorium. Free State did not meet the Falcons during the regular season.

Sunflower League champion Olathe South (21-1) earned the tourney’s No. 1 seed and will face No. 8 Blue Valley (15-7) in its opener at 3 p.m. Wednesday.