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Free State players celebrate after defeating Lawrence High Thursday evening at LHS.

photo by: John Young

Lawrence High players erupt in celebration after scoring a point during their volleyball match against Free State Thursday evening at LHS.

photo by: John Young

Lawrence High senior Nicole Owens makes a dig during the Lions' volleyball match against Free State Thursday evening at LHS.

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Lawrence High senior Kyleigh Severa dives to make a dig during the Lions' volleyball match against Free State Thursday evening at LHS.

photo by: John Young

Free State senior Allie Knapp digs the ball during the Firebirds' volleyball match against Lawrence High Thursday evening at LHS.

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Free State senior Lauren Johnson (7) makes a pass while teammates Rebekah Andersson (8) and Rachel Hickman (18) watch during the Firebirds' volleyball match against Lawrence High Thursday evening at LHS.

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Free State junior Naomi Hickman (27) hits the ball past Lawrence High blockers Amelia Dunlap (14) and Caroline Dykes (13) during their volleyball match Thursday evening at LHS.

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Lawrence High senior Kyleigh Severa (11) slips the ball past Free State blockers Emma Barberena (9) and Rebekah Andersson (8) during their volleyball match Lawrence High Thursday evening at LHS.

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Lawrence High sophomore Katie Murrish gets low to make a dig during the Lions' volleyball match against Free State Thursday evening at LHS.

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The Lawrence High student section makes some noise to try and rally their volleyball team during the Lions' match against Free State Thursday evening at LHS.

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Free State students celebrate as the Firebirds close on on victory during their volleyball match against Lawrence High Thursday evening at LHS.