Shawnee ? Free State scored nine runs in the first three innings and defeated Shawnee Mission Northwest, 12-8, in high school baseball Thursday.

The Firebirds led 3-1 after one innings, 5-3 after two and 9-6 after three.

Starter Sam Hearnen (5-0) took the victory, and Jacob Caldwell recorded a save.

Lee McMahon hit a two-run homer for the Firebirds.

Free State 324 201 0 — 12 11 1

SMNW 123 011 0 — 8 9 2

W — Sam Hearnen (5-0). L — Kelly. Save — Jacob Caldwell.

2B — Cooper Karlin. 3B — Sam Hearnen. HR — Lee McMahon.

FSHS highlights — Karlin 2-for-3, RBI, run, 2 BBs; McMahon 1-for-4, HR, BB; Anthony Miele 2-for-4, 2 RBIs; Joel Spain 2-for-4, 2 RBIs.

FSHS record — 13-1. Next for FSHS: 4 p.m. today vs. Blue Valley North at Blue Valley Southwest.