photo by: John Young

Free State High senior Elizabeth Patton goes through her pitching motion during the Firebirds' game against Olathe Northwest Thursday at FSHS.

photo by: John Young

Free State High pitcher Elizabeth Patton (40) celebrates a strike out with teammate Emily Byers (45) during the Firebirds' game against Olathe Northwest Thursday at FSHS.

photo by: John Young

Free State High senior Hailey Jump connects for a lead off single during the Firebirds' game against Olathe Northwest Thursday at FSHS.

photo by: John Young

Free State High senior Hailey Jump looks towards left field as she sprints to third base during the Firebirds' game against Olathe Northwest Thursday at FSHS.

photo by: John Young

Olathe Northwest catcher Halle England looks to throw to second after tagging out Free State High senior Kate Stanwix, right, at the plate during their game Thursday at FSHS.

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Free State High's Kate Stanwix, left, and Hailey Jump walk back to the dugout after Jump scored a run during the Firebirds' game against Olathe Northwest Thursday at FSHS.

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Free State High junior Mayah Daniels pulls the ball out of her glove to throw to first after fielding a ground ball during the Firebirds' game against Olathe Northwest Thursday at FSHS.