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Firebird quarterback Kyle McFarland (15) looks for a receiver in the first half against Shawnee Mission South on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Overland Park.

photo by: Kevin Anderson

Stan Skwarlo (3) forces a Shawnee Mission South fumble early in the first quarter Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Overland Park.

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Sterling Ozark (77) celebrates after the Firebirds recover a fumble early in the first quarter against Shawnee Mission South on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Overland Park.

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Running back TJ Cobbs (42) tries to shake Shawnee Mission South defensders Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Overland Park.

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Free State's Austin Green, left, tackles on Shawnee Mission South running back Gabe Guild on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Overland Park.

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Free State wide receiver Sam Hearnen (80) hauls in a touchdown reception in the first half against Shawnee Mission South on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Overland Park.

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Free State quarterback Kyle McFarland (15) leaps up for an interception with 25 seconds left in the fourth quarter to seal the win over Shawnee Mission South on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Overland Park.

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Kyle McFarland (15) is greeted by the bench after he intercepted a pass that guaranteed the over Shawnee Mission South on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Overland Park.

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Free State wide receiver Calloway Schmidt (10) comes down in the endzone with the winning touchdown against Shawnee Mission South on Friday, Sept. 16, 2011, in Overland Park.