Both the Firebirds and Lions held scrimmages among their players at their respective schools.

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Lawrence High head coach Dirk Wedd blows the whistle as players Peter Afful, left, and Coulter Strauss go head to head, each trying to overpower the other prior to a scrimmage Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015 at Lawrence High School.

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Free State quarterback Bryce Torneden looks to stiff arm defensive back Zion Bowlin (27) during a scrimmage Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015 at Free State High School. At left is FSHS offensive lineman Tanner Liba.

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Lawrence High defender Tanner Green finishes a play after his helmet dislodged during a scrimmage Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015 at Lawrence High School.

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Free State linebacker David Johnson wraps up receiver Zack Sanders during a scrimmage Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015 at Free State High School.

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Lawrence High running back Trey Moore looks to break away from a defender on a run up the field during a scrimmage Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015 at Lawrence High School.

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Free State head coach Bob Lisher talks with the Firebirds prior to the start of a scrimmage Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015 at Free State High School.

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Lawrence High running back Dante' Jackson is trailed by a defender during a scrimmage Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015 at Lawrence High School.

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Free State quarterback Bryce Torneden escapes a tackle from defensive back Zion Bowlin during a scrimmage Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015 at Free State High School.

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Lawrence High linebacker Matt Jacobsen looks to bring down running back Dante Jackson during a scrimmage Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015 at Lawrence High School.

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Lawrence High first team players take a knee on the sidelines during a scrimmage Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015 at Lawrence High School.

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Lawrence High lineman Amani Bledsoe puts a block on linebacker Peter Afful during a scrimmage Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015 at Lawrence High School.

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Free State linebacker Jay Dineen, left, drags down tight end Drew Wise during a scrimmage Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015 at Free State High School.

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Free State defenders Sam Skwarlo, right, Jalen Galloway and Drew Wise chase after backup quarterback Jack Flynn during a scrimmage Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015 at Free State High School.

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Free State backup quarterback Jack Flynn is wrapped up by a crew of defenders during a scrimmage Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015 at Free State High School.