photo by: John Young

Free State’s Samantha Landgrebe reacts following the Firebirds' loss to No. 1 seed Olathe East in the championship match of the 2011 Kansas 6A Sub State Volleyball Tournament Saturday, Oct 22, 2011 at Olathe East High School.

photo by: John Young

Free State’s Brie Mingus (15) celebrates a point during FSHS’ match against Olathe East during the 2011 Kansas 6A Sub State Volleyball Tournament Saturday, Oct 22, 2011 at Olathe East High School.

photo by: John Young

Free State’s Samantha Landgrebe stretches out to make a dig during FSHS’ match against Olathe East in the 2011 Kansas 6A Sub State Volleyball Tournament Saturday, Oct 22, 2011 at Olathe East High School.

photo by: John Young

Free State’s Mariah Dickson (11) and Molly Ryan (12) team up to block Megan Starling’s shot during FSHS’ match against Olathe East in the 2011 Kansas 6A Sub State Volleyball Tournament Saturday, Oct 22, 2011 at Olathe East High School.

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Free State’s Shelby Holmes hits past Olathe North blockers Emily Hines (12) and Leah Blefko during FSHS’ opening-round match against Olathe North during the 2011 Kansas 6A Sub State Volleyball Tournament Saturday, Oct 22, 2011 at Olathe East High School.

photo by: John Young

Free State’s Grace Miller (17) hits a shot past Olathe North’s Laurie Skov during FSHS’ opening-round match against Olathe North during the 2011 Kansas 6A Sub State Volleyball Tournament Saturday, Oct 22, 2011 at Olathe East High School.