photo by: John Young

Free State junior pitcher Trevor Munsch releases the ball during the Firebirds' game against Shawnee Mission South Friday at FSHS.

photo by: John Young

Free State senior Cooper Karlin (9) heads for home while Shawnee Mission South junior catcher Adam North waits for the throw home during the Firebirds' game against Shawnee Mission South Friday at FSHS.

photo by: John Young

Free State senior Cooper Karlin (9) is met by teammates as he makes his way to the dugout after scoring the game's first run during the Firebirds' game against Shawnee Mission South Friday at FSHS.

photo by: John Young

Free State senior Cooper Karlin blocks second base as he catches Shawnee Mission South senior Bryce Boyda trying to steal during the Firebirds' game against Shawnee Mission South Friday at FSHS.

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Free State senior Cooper Karlin is unable to grab the throw from home as Shawnee Mission South senior Ryan Donnelly steals second base during the Firebirds' game against Shawnee Mission South Friday at FSHS.

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Shawnee Mission South sophomore Matthew Peck (9) is caught in a rundown between third and home between Free State junior pitcher Trevor Munsch, left, and sophomore Zion Bowlin during the Firebirds' game against Shawnee Mission South Friday at FSHS.

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Free State sophomore Zion Bowlin chases down Shawnee Mission South sophomore Matthew Peck (9) from behind as Peck was caught in a run down between third base and home during the Firebirds' game against Shawnee Mission South Friday at FSHS.

photo by: John Young

Free State junior Mikey Corbett puts the tag on Shawnee Mission South senior Tyler Perdue (2) as Perdue tries to steal second base during the Firebirds' game against Shawnee Mission South Friday at FSHS.