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Free State's Jon Saathoff, left, and Marcileno Cortez (15) take to the air for a flying chest bump following their victory over Lawrence High Monday at LHS.

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Lawrence High senior Michael Sinks (14) is met by teammate Jacob Unruh after scoring a run during the Lions' game against Free State Monday at LHS.

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Lawrence High senior Zak McAlister reacts after striking out during the Lions' game against Free State Monday at LHS.

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Free State junior Mikey Corbett (10) is met by teammates as he makes his way to the dugout after scoring a run during the Firebirds' game against Lawrence High Monday at LHS.

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Free State junior pitcher Hunter Gudde tosses the ball to first base for an out during the Firebirds' game against Lawrence High Monday at LHS.

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Free State junior pitcher Hunter Gudde delivers a pitch during the Firebirds' game against Lawrence High Monday at LHS.

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Lawrence High senior Nate Hulse gets a piece of the ball during LHS' game against Free State Monday at LHS.

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Free State senior Cooper Karlin beats a pick off attempt at second base while Lawrence High senior Michael Sinks (14) catches the ball during their game Monday at LHS.

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Free State sophomore Zion Bowlin (13) scores while Lawrence High junior catcher Ivan Hollins waits for the ball during their game Monday at LHS.

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Lawrence High senior Zak McAlister slides safely into second base as Free State senior Cooper Karlin waits for the ball during their game Monday at LHS.