photo by: Sam Goodwin/Special to the Journal-World

Free State players get fired up prior to their game Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, at Topeka High.

photo by: Sam Goodwin/Special to the Journal-World

Free State forward Caiti Schlesener (11) puts up a shot against Topeka on Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, at Topeka High.

photo by: Sam Goodwin/Special to the Journal-World

Free State forward Cameryn Thomas (10) drives through Topeka High defenders on Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, at Topeka High.

photo by: Sam Goodwin/Special to the Journal-World

Free State High girls basketball coach Bryan Duncan directs the Firebirds during their game Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, at Topeka High.