Overland Park ? Free State pounded out 15 hits and rolled past Shawnee Mission North, 14-1, on Thursday in high school softball.

Dacia Starr homered and Emily Byers doubled for the Firebirds. Elizabeth Patton (4-2) earned the victory.

Free State (4-2) will host St. Thomas Aquinas on Saturday.

Free State 523 04 — 14 15 1

SM North 100 00 — 1 2 5

W — Elizabeth Patton (4-2). L — Reed.

2B — Emily Byers. HR — Dacia Starr.

FSHS highlights: Emily Bermel 3-for-4; Kylie Cobb 3-for-4; Byers 2-for-4; Starr 2-for-4.

FSHS record: 4-2. Next for FSHS: Saturday vs. St. Thomas Aquinas.