photo by: John Young

Free State’s Samantha O’Brien heads to third against Shawnee Mission West on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at Free State High School.

photo by: John Young

Free State catcher Courtney Parker attempts to tag out Shawnee Mission West’s Jaden Pray at the plate Thursday, April 28, 2011 at FSHS.

photo by: John Young

Free State pitcher Christy Wagner delivers against Shawnee Mission West on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at FSHS.

photo by: John Young

Free State’s A’Liyah Rogers waits on deck during the Firebirds' game against Shawnee Mission West on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at FSHS.