The Free State bench erupts in celebration as time expires in their sub-state regional championship game against Olathe East Friday evening in Olathe. The Firebirds advanced to the state championship tournament with a 45-44 victory.

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Free State junior Khadre Lane concentrates as he shoots the game-winning free throw during Free State's sub-state regional championship game against Olathe East Friday evening in Olathe. The Firebirds advanced to the state championship tournament with a 45-44 victory.

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Free State senior Cody Scott tries to rally the Firebird student section late in the fourth quarter of Free State's sub-state regional championship game against Olathe East Friday evening in Olathe. The Firebirds advanced to the state championship tournament with a 45-44 victory.

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Free State senior Cody Scott shots over the Olathe East's Caelan Neal during their sub-state regional championship game Friday evening in Olathe. The Firebirds advanced to the state championship tournament with a 45-44 victory.

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Olathe East's Kyle Smith (22) signals for three after hitting a shot while Free State senior Cody Scott (23) gets back on offense during their sub-state regional championship game Friday evening in Olathe. The Firebirds advanced to the state championship tournament with a 45-44 victory.

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Free State junior Khadre Lane (25) takes the ball up strong over Olathe East defenders Tez Scroggins (10) and Bret Cook (11) during their sub-state regional championship game Friday evening in Olathe. The Firebirds advanced to the state championship tournament with a 45-44 victory.

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Free State's Cole Moreano, left, and Khadre Lane (25) battle for a rebound against Olathe East's Kyle Smith (22) during their sub-state regional championship game Friday evening in Olathe. The Firebirds advanced to the state championship tournament with a 45-44 victory.

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Free State junior Khadre Lane (25) goes past Olathe East's Ezra Talbert (24) for a shot during their sub-state regional championship game Friday evening in Olathe. The Firebirds advanced to the state championship tournament with a 45-44 victory.

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Free State junior Cole Moreano (13) gets an earful from the Olathe East student section as he inbounds the ball during their sub-state regional championship game Friday evening in Olathe. The Firebirds advanced to the state championship tournament with a 45-44 victory.

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Free State junior Cole Moreano (13) fires a three over Olathe East's Bret Cook (11) during their sub-state regional championship game Friday evening in Olathe. The Firebirds advanced to the state championship tournament with a 45-44 victory.

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Free State senior Cody Scott (23) lets a three-point shot fly as the Olathe East student section watches during their sub-state regional championship game Friday evening in Olathe. The Firebirds advanced to the state championship tournament with a 45-44 victory.

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Olathe East's Ezra Talbert (24) pulls a rebound away from Free State senior Cody Scott (23) during their sub-state regional championship game Friday evening in Olathe. The Firebirds advanced to the state championship tournament with a 45-44 victory.

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Olathe East's Kyle Smith, left, pulls the arm of Free State junior Keith Loneker (15) down as the two battle for a loose ball during their sub-state regional championship game Friday evening in Olathe. The Firebirds advanced to the state championship tournament with a 45-44 victory.

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The Free State student section cheers loudly following a three point shot during Free State's sub-state regional championship game against Olathe East Friday evening in Olathe. The Firebirds advanced to the state championship tournament with a 45-44 victory.

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The Free State team surrounds head coach Chuck Law during a time out late in the fourth wuarter of Free State's sub-state regional championship game against Olathe East Friday evening in Olathe. The Firebirds advanced to the state championship tournament with a 45-44 victory.

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Free State players, from left, Blake Winslow, Cody Scott, Khadre Lane, Weston Hack and Keith Loneker celebrate following their victory in their sub-state regional championship game against Olathe East Friday evening in Olathe. The Firebirds advanced to the state championship tournament with a 45-44 victory.

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Free State junior Cole Moreano hugs teammate Khadre Lane from behind following their victory in their sub-state regional championship game against Olathe East Friday evening in Olathe. The Firebirds advanced to the state championship tournament with a 45-44 victory.

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