Topeka ? Free State High’s volleyball team split its matches at the Topeka High triangular on Tuesday. The Firebirds swept Topeka (25-11, 25-12) and lost to Blue Valley West (25-18, 25-22).

Naomi Hickman led Free State with nine kills while Larissa Gaumer and Rachel Hickman added seven kills each. Erin Friedrichsen led defensively with 13 digs while Lauren Johnson had nine digs and 17 assists.

The Firebirds (22-16) travel to Lawrence High for the City Showdown dual at 6:30 p.m. Thursday.