Topeka ? One day after earning a victory in the City Showdown, Free State High’s volleyball team went on the road and won both matches at the Topeka Seaman triangular on Wednesday.

The Firebirds rallied for a 25-22, 24-26, 25-13 victory over Emporia (10-2, ranked No. 8 in Class 5A) and beat Seaman, 25-13, 25-19.

Free State sophomore Rachel Hickman led with 18 kills, three aces and six blocks. Naomi Hickman added 11 kills and five blocks, Mya Gleason had 29 assists and eight digs, Cameryn Thomas had eight kills and 15 digs, and Emma Barberena recorded five aces and nine digs.

The Firebirds (9-4, No. 7 in 6A) will play in the Olathe North triangular on Sept. 22.