Images from the Free State High School boys’ first round sub-state playoff game against Junction City on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at FSHS.

photo by: Kevin Anderson/Special to the Journal-World

The Firebirds' bench celebrates after Chrision Wilburn, right, put in the winning shot at the buzzer to beat Junction City,54-52, Thursday in the opening round of sub-state.

photo by: Kevin Anderson/Special to the Journal-World

The Firebirds' bench and fans erupt after Crision Wilburn's putback for two gives Free State the 54-52 win at the buzzer over Junction City Thursday in the opening round of sub-state.

photo by: Kevin Anderson/Special to the Journal-World

Kristian Rawls tips the ball back for two as Free State defeated Junction City Thursday, 54-52, in the opening round of sub-state.

photo by: Kevin Anderson/Special to the Journal-World

Kristian Rawls brings the ball down court as Free State went against Junction City Thursday in the opening round of sub-state.

photo by: Kevin Anderson/Special to the Journal-World

Chrision Wilburn drives to the basket as Free State defeated Junction City, 54-52, Thursday in the opening round of sub-state.

photo by: Kevin Anderson/Special to the Journal-World

Jacob Pavlyak leans back as he launches a pass as Free State defeated Junction City, 54-52, Thursday in the opening round of sub-state.

photo by: Kevin Anderson/Special to the Journal-World

Hunter Gudde drives through two players with the ball as Free State went against Junction City Thursday in the the Firebirds' 54-52 sub-state win.

photo by: Kevin Anderson/Special to the Journal-World

Garrett Lunistra takes the ball down court as Free State went against Junction City Thursday in the opening round of sub-state.

photo by: Kevin Anderson/Special to the Journal-World

Jay Dineen goes up for two as Free State went against Junction City Thursday in the opening round of sub-state.