Free State's Weston Hack, center, takes the ball on a steal during the Firebirds' game against Blue Valley North on Tuesday in Overland Park.

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Free State's Cody Scott (23) fights for a rebound late in the second half during the Firebirds' game against Blue Valley North on Tuesday in Overland Park.

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Free State coach Chuck Law shouts out to players during the Firebirds' game against Blue Valley North on Tuesday in Overland Park.

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Free State's Reshawn Caro (24) drives to the lane during the Firebirds' game against Blue Valley North on Tuesday in Overland Park.

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Free State's Khadre Lane (25) goes to the basket in the second half during the Firebirds' game against Blue Valley North on Tuesday in Overland Park.

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Free State junior Scout Wiebe wrestles for the ball with Topeka High senior Jasmine Martindale during the first half on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012 at Free State High School.

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Free State senior A'Liyah Rogers goes to the bucket against Topeka High junior Jailyn Lee during the first half on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012 at Free State High School.

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Free State senior Kennedy Kirkpatrick gets a steal from Topeka High junior Jailyn Lee during the first half on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012 at Free State High School.

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Free State senior Kennedy Kirkpatrick puts up a shot over Topeka High junior Raianna Maples (4) and Ellena Cott (11) during the first half on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012 at Free State High School.

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Free State's Reshawn Caro (24) tries to get a shot off during the Firebirds' game against Blue Valley North on Tuesday in Overland Park.

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Free State senior Abby Casady defends against a pass from Topeka High junior Jailyn Lee during the first half on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012 at Free State High School.

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Free State's Blake Winslow, center, drives through traffic during the Firebirds' game against Blue Valley North on Tuesday in Overland Park.

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Free State's Blake Winslow (11) tries for a rebound during the first half of the Firebirds' game against Blue Valley North on Tuesday in Overland Park.

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Free State's Kyle McFarland (30) looks for an open shot during the Firebirds' game against Blue Valley North on Tuesday in Overland Park.

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Free State's Blake Winslow, right, drives to the lane in the first half of the Firebirds' game against Blue Valley North on Tuesday in Overland Park.

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Lawrence mother Stephanie Fisher is pictured with her two children, Noah, 4, and Kaitlyn, 10, in front of their home at 909 Stonecreek Drive. Fisher and her husband, Kent, have put up their Christmas display for years, but this year they’ve included an option for passersby to show their appreciation by donating to charity. Those choosing to do so can text “justfood” to 80888 to make a $10 donation to the food bank.

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David Dennis, far left, departing chairman of the Kansas State Board of Education, bids farewell to other board members and agency staff during a reception Tuesday morning.

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Members of the Jayhawk Herd, International Order of Rocky Mountain Goats, gathered at an annual campout in September. Pictured from left are Lee Gerhard, of Lawrence, Glen Gagnon, of Williamsburg, Steve Kamb of California, Terry Sutcliffe, of Lawrence, Lee Kraus, of Lyndon, and Scott Evans, of Denver.