Facing the top-ranked team in the state, Free State High’s softball team fought back for an 11-10 win against previously-unbeaten Olathe South in 11 innings on Thursday at FSHS. The Firebirds lost the second game of the doubleheader, 6-2.

In the first game, with the Firebirds down their final two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning, Free State senior Cali Byrn drilled a game-tying grand slam.

Senior Kate Stanwix hit a walk-off single in the 11th inning, scoring Hailey Jump.

“It was a huge win for the kids and the program,” FSHS coach Lee Ice said.

The Firebirds (7-8, 5-2 in Sunflower League) will play host to Olathe East at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Free State 11-2, Olathe South 10-6

Game One

Olathe South 203 000 212 00 — 10 18 2

Free State 000 201 412 01 — 11 17 3

W — Elizabeth Patton. L — Lexi Storrer.

Game Two

Olathe South 200 101 2 — 6 8 0

Free State 000 020 0 — 2 6 3

W — Lexi Storrer. L — Mayah Daniels.

FSHS highlights — Kate Stanwix, 4-for-4.