The Firebirds defeated Leavenworth, 4-2, Thursday night at Free State High.

photo by: John Young

Free State forward Caleb Francis (13) and Leavenworth's Evan Lott get tangled up as they fight for control of the ball during Free State's soccer match against Leavenworth Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012 at FSHS.

photo by: John Young

Free State midfielder Kyle Freese (10) tries to break free from Leavenworth's Michael Rielly (16) during Free State's soccer match against Leavenworth Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012 at FSHS.

photo by: John Young

Leavenworth's Eduardo Rodriguez, right, stretches out for the ball and knocks Free State forward Caleb Francis (13) off balance while the two battle for possession of the ball during Free State's soccer match against Leavenworth Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012 at FSHS.

photo by: John Young

Free State midfielder Will Laufer leaps over Leavenworth goalkeeper Sam Davis while Michael Rielly (16) defends and Davis slides to cover the ball during Free State's soccer match against Leavenworth Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012 at FSHS.