Free State softball splits doubleheader

? Remington Samuels went 5-for-6 on the day, Meredith Morris picked up a victory, and Free State High’s softball team split a doubleheader Tuesday with Olathe South.

The Firebirds won the opener, 6-3, and dropped the second game, 3-2.

“Olathe South was state runner-up last year, so it was a pretty good win for us,” FSHS coach Lee Ice said.

The Firebirds (3-1) will host with Leavenworth on Thursday.

Free State 6, Olathe South 3

Free State 101 010 3 — 6 12 1

Olathe South 100 001 1 — 3 10 2

W — Meredith Morris, 2-0. L — Alejos.

2B — Emily Bermel 2, Remington Samuels, Meredith Morris 2, FS.

FSHS highlights — Bermel 3-for-4, 2 RBIs; Samuels 3-for-3; Emily Byers 2-for-4.

Olathe South 3, Free State 2

Free State 000 020 0 — 2 9 4

Olathe South 000 010 2 — 3 8 2

W — Storrer. L — Kaley Delg, 1-1.

2B — A’liyah Rogers, Samuels, FS.

FSHS highlights — Rogers 2-for-4; Samuels 2-for-3.