photo by: Fernando Salazar/Special to the Journal-World

Free State junior linebacker David Johnson chases after Derby running back Brody Kooser (1) during the Class 6A state semifinals on Friday at Panther Stadium.

photo by: Fernando Salazar/Special to the Journal-World

Free State senior running back Zion Bowlin braces for a hit against Derby senior linebacker Braden Richardson during the Class 6A state semifinals on Friday.

photo by: Fernando Salazar/Special to the Journal-World

Derby senior receiver Kenyon Tabor jumps up to catch a pass in front of Free State junior cornerback Gabe del Valle during the Class 6A state semifinals on Friday.

photo by: Fernando Salazar/Special to the Journal-World

Free State senior quarterback Dallas Crittenden (10) tries to look downfield under pressure during the Class 6A state semifinals against Derby on Friday.

photo by: Fernando Salazar/Special to the Journal-World

Free State quarterback Dallas Crittenden is sacked by Derby junior Alex McGill (32) during the Class 6A state semifinal on Friday.

photo by: Fernando Salazar/Special to the Journal-World

Derby junior receiver Michael Littleton (14) pulls in a catch against Free State senior cornerback Daniel Bryant during the Class 6A state semifinals on Friday.

photo by: Fernando Salazar/Special to the Journal-World

Free State senior receiver Zack Sanders takes a hit from Derby senior cornerback Cooper Welch during the Class 6A state semifinals on Saturday.

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Free State senior Nick Eddis shakes hands with a teammate after a season-ending 49-21 loss against Derby in the Class 6A state semifinals on Friday at Panther Stadium.