photo by: Brandon Zenner/Special to the Journal-World

Free State's Joel Spain runs on to the field for introductions prior to the Shrine Bowl on Saturday in Hays.

photo by: Brandon Zenner/Special to the Journal-World

Free State's Joel Spain celebrates after a tackle for loss by Dylan Smith in the first quarter of the Shrine Bowl on Saturday night in Hays.

photo by: Brandon Zenner/Special to the Journal-World

Free State's Joel Spain tackles West wide receiver Hunter Knoblauch during the second quarter of the Shrine Bowl on Saturday night in Hays.

photo by: Brandon Zenner/Special to the Journal-World

Free State's Joel Spain pursues Evan Morrical during the Shrine Bowl on Saturday night in Hays.

photo by: Brandon Zenner/Special to the Journal-World

Free State's Joel Spain tackles Bishop Carroll quarterback Colton Howell in the first quarter of the Shrine Bowl on Saturday night in Hays.