photo by: Carter Gaskins/Special to the Journal-World

Free State senior receiver Zack Sanders catches a short pass in the first quarter of Friday's state quarterfinal matchup against Washburn Rural on Friday at FSHS.

photo by: Carter Gaskins/Special to the Journal-World

Free State junior linebacker Gage Foster (5) helps bring down Washburn Rural quarterback Jordan White (7) during the state quarterfinal matchup Friday at FSHS.

photo by: Carter Gaskins/Special to the Journal-World

Washburn Rural junior Tyler Cummings (20) intercepts a pass and returns it for a touchdown in the second quarter Friday in a state quarterfinal matchup against Free State at FSHS. The Firebirds won 17-14.

photo by: Carter Gaskins/Special to the Journal-World

Free State senior receiver Zack Sanders (1) jumps up for a catch in the first half before he was hit by Washburn Rural senior Jordan Cummings in a state quarterfinal matchup Friday at FSHS. The Firebirds won 17-14.

photo by: Carter Gaskins/Journal-World Photo

Free State senior running back Zion Bowlin (3) breaks a few tackles on a long run in the second half against Washburn Rural during a state quarterfinal matchup Friday at FSHS. The Firebirds won 17-14.

photo by: Carter Gaskins/Journal-World Photo

Free State senior running back Zion Bowlin (3) runs through Washburn Rural's defense in the second half during a state quarterfinal matchup Friday at FSHS. The Firebirds won 17-14.