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Free State linebacker Corban Schmidt sacks Shawnee Mission North quarterback Ryan Theis for a loss during the first half, Friday, Sept. 30, 2011 at Free State High School.

photo by: Nick Krug

The Free State defense trips up Shawnee Mission North running back Matthew Maynard as he nears the five-yard line during the first half, Friday, Sept. 30, 2011 at Free State High School.

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Free State players Caylor Norris (74) and T.J. Cobbs bring down Shawnee Mission North defensive back Sean Wilkes after Wilkes intercepted a pass off of Free State quarterback Kyle McFarland during the first half Friday, Sept. 30, 2011 at Free State High School.

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Free State quarterback Kyle McFarland heaves a pass over the Shawnee Mission North defense during the first half Friday, Sept. 30, 2011 at Free State High School.

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Free State quarterback Kyle McFarland races up the sideline past the Shawnee Mission North defense for a touchdown during the first half Friday, Sept. 30, 2011 at Free State High School.

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The Free State special teams unit collapses on Shawnee Mission North returner Sean Wilkes during the first half Friday, Sept. 30, 2011 at Free State High School.

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Free State running back Shawn Knighton slaps hands with receiver Ryan Patterson after running for a touchdown against Shawnee Mission North during the first half Friday, Sept. 30, 2011 at Free State High School.

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Free State receiver Ryan Patterson pins a pass from quarterback Kyle McFarland to his helmet as he is trailed by Shawnee Mission North defensive back Jack Currie during the first half on Friday, Sept. 30, 2011 at Free State High School.

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Free State kick returner Calloway Schmidt puts a move on Shawnee Mission North special teams player Max Johnson during the opening kick return Friday, Sept. 30, 2011 at Free State High School.