photo by: Kevin Anderson

Lawrence High’s Corbin Francisco scoops up a grounder in the sixth inning of a Class 6A state baseball semifinal. The Lions fell to Blue Valley West, 3-2, Saturday, May 28, 2011 at Hoglund Ballpark.

photo by: Kevin Anderson

Lawrence High pitcher Jake Johnson (25) high-fives after the top of the sixth inning against Blue Valley West in the 6A state semi-final at Hoglund Ballpark on Saturday, May 28, 2011.

photo by: Kevin Anderson

Lawrence High pitcher Jake Johnson delivers against Blue Valley West in the 6A state semi-final at Hoglund Ballpark on Saturday, May 28, 2011.

photo by: Kevin Anderson

Lawrence High's Corbin Francisco hangs his head after falling to Blue Valley West in the 6A state semi-final at Hoglund Ballpark on Saturday, May 28, 2011.

photo by: John Young

Lawrence High’s Trent Sheppard (5) walks off the field as Shawnee Mission East players celebrate a 13-11 victory over the Lions in the third-place game in the Class 6A state tournament Saturday, May 28, 2011 at Hoglund Ballpark.

photo by: John Young

Lawrence High second baseman CJ Steuver dives for a ground ball against Shawnee Mission East on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at Hoglund Ballpark.

photo by: John Young

Lawrence High second baseman CJ Steuver chases down a grounder against Shawnee Mission East on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at Hoglund Ballpark.