Free State's Joe Dineen (12) puts the ball over the goal line for a touchdown in front of Olathe East's Braxton Love (21) during their quarterfinal playoff game, Friday, Nov. 9, 2012 at FSHS. The Firebirds defeated the Hawks 28-17 and will advance to play Shawnee Mission West in the state semifinals next week.

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Lions quarterback Brad Strauss, (11) left and Shawnee Mission West quarterback AJ Verdini (19) congratulate each other after the Lions 21-14 loss to Shawnee Mission West in a 6A regional playoff game at LHS Friday night.

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Free State's TJ Cobbs falls forward for extra yarder as he is brought down by Olathe East's Hayden Frazier (2) during their quarterfinal playoff game, Friday, Nov. 9, 2012 at FSHS. The Firebirds defeated the Hawks 28-17 and will advance to play Shawnee Mission West in the state semifinals next week.

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Free State's Blake Winslow (7) and Sam Hearnen (83) celebrate Winslow's fumble recovery that he returned for a touchdown during their quarterfinal playoff game against Olathe East, Friday, Nov. 9, 2012 at FSHS. The Firebirds defeated the Hawks 28-17 and will advance to play Shawnee Mission West in the state semifinals next week.

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Free State's Keith Loneker (20) and Riley Buller (79) team up to bring down Olathe East's Hayden Frazier (2) for a loss during their quarterfinal playoff game, Friday, Nov. 9, 2012 at FSHS. The Firebirds defeated the Hawks 28-17 and will advance to play Shawnee Mission West in the state semifinals next week.

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Free State's Joe Dineen (12) avoids Olathe East's Connor Alexander (88) as he turns the corner to head upfield during their quarterfinal playoff game, Friday, Nov. 9, 2012 at FSHS. The Firebirds defeated the Hawks 28-17 and will advance to play Shawnee Mission West in the state semifinals next week.

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Free State's Khadre Lane (5) is congratulated by teammate Miles Stevens for his quick tackle on kickoff coverage during their quarterfinal playoff game against Olathe East, Friday, Nov. 9, 2012 at FSHS. The Firebirds defeated the Hawks 28-17 and will advance to play Shawnee Mission West in the state semifinals next week.

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Free State's Kyle McFarland (15) follows lineman Cody Stanclift (74) as he runs looks for a hole in the Olathe East defense during their quarterfinal playoff game, Friday, Nov. 9, 2012 at FSHS. The Firebirds defeated the Hawks 28-17 and will advance to play Shawnee Mission West in the state semifinals next week.

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Free State's Blake Winslow (7) and Kyle McFarland (15) celebrate McFarland's touchdown while Olathe East's Braxton Love (21) walks off the field during their quarterfinal playoff game, Friday, Nov. 9, 2012 at FSHS. The Firebirds defeated the Hawks 28-17 and will advance to play Shawnee Mission West in the state semifinals next week.

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KU guard Ben McLemore (23) pushes off Southeast Missouri State's Lucas Nutt (13) for control on Friday at Allen Fieldhouse. KU defeated SEMO, 74-55.

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KU's center Jeff Withey ties up with Southeast Missouri's Jacob Tolbert as KU's Ben McLemore (23) goes down on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012.

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KU's Elijah Johnson catches his breath after suffering a blow to the chest against Southeast Missouri State on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012, at Allen Fieldhouse.

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KU's senior Travis Releford, second from right, yells on the bench against Southeast Missouri State on Friday at Allen Fieldhouse. Also pictured are Elijah Johnson, Ben McLemore and Jamari Traylor.

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KU sophomore Naadir Tharpe, left front, gets his team together in the final minutes against Southeast Missouri State on Friday at Allen Fieldhouse. KU defeated SEMO, 74-55.

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KU freshman Jamari Traylor gets his finger attended to by a trainer in the second half on Friday at Allen Fieldhouse. KU defeated Southeast Missouri, 74-55.

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KU forward Perry Ellis (34) collects a loose ball against Southeast Missouri's Nino Johnson (1) and Marland Smith (23) on Friday at Allen Fieldhouse. KU defeated SEMO, 74-55.

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Kansas guard Ben McLemore puts in a dunk against Southeast Missouri State on Friday Nov. 9, 2012.

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KU coach Bill Self yells out to his team in the first half on Friday at Allen Fieldhouse. KU defeated SEMO, 74-55.

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Kansas guard Travis Releford (24) takes control against Southeast Missouri State's Lucas Nutt (13) on Friday at Allen Fieldhouse. KU defeated SEMO, 74-55.

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KU's freshman Justin Wesley (4) goes for a rebound along with guard Travis Releford (24) against Southeast Missouri State's Nino Johnson on Friday at Allen Fieldhouse. KU defeated SEMO, 74-55.

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Kansas center Jeff Withey works the paint against Southeast Missouri's Colin Ferguson on Friday at Allen Fieldhouse.

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KU freshman Rio Adams (2) goes face to face with Southeast Missouri States A.J. Jones on Friday at Allen Fieldhouse. KU won the game, 74-55.

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KU forward Perry Ellis (34) drives against Southeast Missouri State's Tyler Stone on Friday at Allen Fieldhouse.

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KU's forward Perry Ellis (34) skies above Southeast Missouri State defenders on Friday at Allen Fieldhouse.

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KU's Travis Releford (24) gets control against Southeast Missouri State's Marland Smith (23) on Friday at Allen Fieldhouse.

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KU guard Elijah Johnson takes the ball against Southeast Missouri's Lucas Nutt during the first half Friday at Allen Fieldhouse.

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KU forward Perry Ellis warms up with a layup prior to KU hosting SE Missouri State on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012.

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KU guard Travis Releford warms up prior to KU hosting SE Missouri State on Friday, Nov. 9, 2012.

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Dramatic lighting and the sound of rhythmic drumming propel dancers with the group Quixotic as they rehearse Friday afternoon prior to their performance at the Lied Center. The Kansas City-based group includes Kansas University adjunct professor of percussion Brandon Draper and incorporates multiple disciplines including aerial acrobatics, fashion, music and visual effects.

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Violinst Shane Borth performs with the group Quixotic as they rehearse Friday afternoon prior to their performance at the Lied Center.

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Kansas University adjunct professor of percussion Brandon Draper and drummer Pat Adams, with the group Quixotic, rehearse Friday afternoon, prior to their performance at the Lied Center.

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A herd of 22 bison grazes at the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve near Strong City.

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Kathy Busch

Steve Roberts

Jim McNiece

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Jess Pacheco, retired Marine Corps Sgt. Major, center, reaches to shake hands with Lou Hammer, a retired sergeant, during the 237th birthday commemoration of the United States Marine Corps on Friday at the Dole Institute of Politics at Kansas University. Hammer was honored as the oldest Marine Corps veteran at the ceremony. At left is Gunnery Sgt. Dawud Hakim Jr., who presented the first piece of cake to Hammer.

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The Shawnee Mission West team and fans celebrate on the Lawrence High School field after defeating the Lawrence Lions 21-14 in a 6A regional playoff game at LHS Friday night.

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Drake Hofer, (17) feels the pain of a loss for the Lawrence Lions in a 21-14 defeat to Shawnee Mission West in a 6A regional playoff game at LHS Friday night.

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Drake Hofer (17) runs in for a 4th quarter touchdown in the Lawrence Lions in a 21-14 loss to Shawnee Mission West in a 6A regional playoff game at LHS Friday night.

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Lions quarterback Brad Strauss watches the Lions defense attempt to stop Shawnee Mission West late in the 4th quarter in a 21-14 loss to West in a 6A regional playoff game at LHS Friday night.

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Shawnee Mission Wests AJ Verdini (19) and Andre Maloney (29) celebrate a 3rd quarter touchdown against the Lawrence Lions in a Lions 21-14 loss to West in a 6A regional playoff game at LHS Friday night.

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Lawrence Lions Kieran Severa (39) tackles Brett Sterbach (27) of Shawnee Mission West in the Lawrence Lions 21-14 loss to Shawnee Mission West in a 6A regional playoff game at LHS Friday night.

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Will Thompson (20) puts a low tackle on Wests Brett Sterbah in the Lawrence Lions 21-14 loss to Shawnee Mission West in a 6A regional playoff game at LHS Friday night.

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Lions coach Dirk Wedd argues a call with the referees during the Lawrence Lions 21-14 loss to Shawnee Mission West in a 6A regional playoff game at LHS Friday night.

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Tyrone Jenkins (34) rusher for yards in the Lawrence Lions 21-14 loss to Shawnee Mission West in a 6A regional playoff game at LHS Friday night.

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Quarterback Brad Strauss (11) tries to turn the corner and run the sidelines against Shawnee Mission defender Rashaun Owens (45) during the Lawrence Lions 21-14 loss to Shawnee Mission West in a 6A regional playoff game at LHS Friday night.

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A cheerleader leaps out of the path of the Lawrence High Lions football players they break through a banner before their game against Shawnee Mission West at LHS Nov. 9. I was so concentrated on the banner and the football team that I didn't see the cheerleader in my frame until editing the images later.

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Playing is hard work for MacKenna Crumet, 7, of Odessa, Mo., and her grandparents’ dog, Harley. The two are pictured sound asleep at grandparents Cindy and Rex Wallis’ house near Basehor. MacKenna is the daughter of Josh Crumet of Tonganoxie and Nicki Crumet of Odessa. MacKenna’s great-grandmother Barbara Crumet of Tonganoxie submitted the photo.