Lawrence High defensive lineman Kharon Brown celebrates a sack on Free State quarterback Kyle McFarland during the first half on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at Lawrence High.

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Lawrence High defensive back Erick Mayo runs back an interception past Free State receiver Ty Hughes during the first half on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at Lawrence High.

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Lawrence High quarterback Brad Strauss breaks around Free State linebacker Keith Loneker during the first half on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at Lawrence High.

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The Lions Zechariah Warren (23) tries to get away from Free State's Demarko Bobo (23) at Lawrence High for the on Friday Oct 26, 2012.

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The Lions Erick Mayo (27) heads in for a touchdown against Free State on Friday Oct 26, 2012.

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Lawrence High receiver Will Thompson looks to fend off Free State defensive back Kyle McFarland after a reception deep in Firebird territory during the first half on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at Lawrence High. At left is FSHS defensive back Joe Dineen.

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Lawrence High students hold large printouts of their Lion football players along with head coach Dirk Wedd as they cheer their team against Free State during the first half on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at Lawrence High.

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The Lawrence High student section holds up cutouts of the LHS players during the city showdown football game between Lawrence High and Free State Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at LHS.

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Free State running back Joe Dineen (12) decides to go over the top of the Lawrence High defense has he plunges over the goal line for a touch down during the city showdown football game between the two schools Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at LHS.

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Lawrence High quarterback Brad Strauss (11) lets a pass fly towards the sideline during the city showdown football game between Lawrence High and Free State Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at LHS.

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Lawrence High running back Tyrone Jenkins (34) tries to hurdle Free State defensive lineman Riley Buller (79) but is met hard by the Firebird defense led by Joe Dineen (12) during the city showdown football game between the two schools Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at LHS.

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Lawrence High defensive back Erick Mayo (27) defends a pass intended for Free State receiver Khadre Lane during the city showdown football game between the two schools Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at LHS.

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Lawrence High quarterback Brad Strauss (11) cannot escape a group of Free State defenders led by defensive back Demarko Bobo (23) during the city showdown football game between the two schools Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at LHS.

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Deep in Lawrence High territory, Free State quarterback Kyle McFarland (15) lines his team up during the city showdown football game between the two schools Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at LHS.

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Finding himself all alone, Free State receiver Blake Winslow (7) hauls in a pass during the city showdown football game between Lawrence High and Free State Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at LHS.

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Lawrence High receiver Will Thompson (20) is unable to escape the grasp of Free State defensive back Kyle McFarland during the city showdown football game between the two schools Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at LHS.

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Free State running back Joe Dineen (12) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown in Free State's game against Lawrence High on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012, at LHS. Free State won, 28-14.

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Free State students toss glitter into the air as they celebrate the Firebirds' 28-14 win over Lawrence High during the second half on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at Lawrence High.

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Free State linebacker Blake Winslow pounds his chest after sacking Lawrence High quarterback Brad Strauss late in the fourth quarter on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at Lawrence High.

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Free State defensive back Kyle McFarland breaks up a pass to Lawrence High receiver Erick Mayo during the second half on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at Lawrence High.

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Free State's Stan Skwarlo (3) eludes the Lions Hunter Harrelson (35) on Friday Oct 26, 2012, as Free Sate won the match 28-14.

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Free State quarterback Kyle McFarland rushes for yardage in the second half on Friday Oct 26, 2012. Free Sate won the game 28-14.

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Free State's Tye Hughes (14) steps in for a touchdown on Friday Oct 26, 2012. Free Sate won the game 28-14.

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Free State's Joe Dineen (12) gets a touchdown in the first half on Friday Oct 26, 2012.

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Free State quarterback Kyle McFarland (15) is tackled by Lions' defender Drew Green (41) on Friday Oct 26, 2012.

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Lawrence High receiver Will Thompson looks to make a move against Free State defensive back Carson Bowen during the second half on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at Lawrence High.

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Free State players Fred Wyatt (56) Corban Schmidt (21) and Blake Winslow show off the regional trophy on Friday Oct 26, 2012. Free Sate beat Lawrence High 28-14.

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Lawrence High head coach Dirk Wedd, left, and members of his staff watch from the sidelines in the second half on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at Lawrence High.

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Lawrence High head coach Dirk Wedd, left, and members of his staff watch from the sidelines in the second half on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at Lawrence High.

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Free State's senior Demarko Bobo(23) breaks up a pass intended for the LIons Will Thompson (20) on Friday Oct 26, 2012, as Free Sate won the match 28-14.

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Free State's Riley Buller (79) gets comes in to tackle Lawrence High quarterback Brad Strauss (11) for a loss on Friday Oct 26, 2012. Free Sate won the game 28-14.

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Free State students hold up pictures of the Firebird team during the the cross town rivalry on Friday Oct 26, 2012, as Free State won the game 28-14.

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Tommi Oswald a Free State senior waves a Free State flag as the Firebirds defeated the Lawrence Lions 28-14 in the cross town rivalry on Friday Oct 26, 2012.

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Free State linebacker Keith Loneker turns to a fumbled ball late in the fourth quarter on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at Lawrence High. Also pictured is Lawrence High lineman Art Hall.

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The Lawrence High band takes the field prior to kickoff against Free State on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at Lawrence High.

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Lawrence High fans cheer on the Lions as a large cardboard head of senior Drake Hofer peeks out from the seats during the first half on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at Lawrence High.

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Lawrence High seniors Brett Van Blaricum, left, and Jake Mosiman cheer the Lions against Free State during the first half on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at Lawrence High.

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Lawrence High receivers Erick Mayo (27) and Josh Seybert (88) get airborne as they celebrate Mayo's first-quarter touchdown against Free State on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at Lawrence High. In front is receiver Drake Hofer.

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Free State linebacker Carson Bowen gets in front of a pass to Lawrence High receiver Drake Hofer to stop a touchdown during the second half on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at Lawrence High.

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Free State receiver Tye Hughes turns up the field after a catch during the second half on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at Lawrence High.

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Lawrence High quarterback Brad Strauss is hit by Free State defensive back Joe Dineen as he squeezes in for a two-point conversion during the second half on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at Lawrence High.

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Free State's Riley Buller (79) sacks Lawrence High quarterback Brad Strauss (11) on Friday Oct 26, 2012.

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Free State students get excited during Friday night's game against Lawrence High.

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Lawrence High's Will Thompson (20) causes a fumble by Free State quarterback Kyle McFarland (15) on Friday Oct 26, 2012.

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Free State head coach Bob Lisher is all smiles with his team after beating Lawrence High 28-14.

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Free State players celebrate with offensive lineman Cody Standclift, after Stanclift intercepted a batted pass and ran it in for a touchdown against Lawrence High during the fourth quarter on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at Lawrence High.

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Lawrence High quarterback Brad Strauss (11) gives his team a play in the huddle during the city showdown football game between Lawrence High and Free State Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at LHS.

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The Free State defense swallows up Lawrence High running back Tyrone Jenkins (34) during the city showdown football game between the two schools Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at LHS.

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A group of young fans enjoy the game from behind the south end zone during the city showdown football game between Lawrence High and Free State Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at LHS.

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Under pressure from Free State linebackers Keith Loneker (20) and Corban Schmidt (21), Lawrence High quarterback Brad Strauss (11) gets rid of the ball during the city showdown football game between the two schools Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 at LHS.

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