photo by: John Young

Free State High senior Naomi Hickman (29) hammers the ball past Shawnee Mission East's Victoria Yedo (11) during their match Thursday at FSHS.

photo by: John Young

Free State High senior Emma Barberena steps in front of teammate Cameryn Thomas to make a play on the ball during their match against Shawnee Mission East on Thursday at FSHS.

photo by: John Young

Free State High freshman Kaitlyn Hamilton (24) spikes the ball past Shawnee Mission East's Ally Offerdahl (4) during their match Thursday at FSHS.

photo by: John Young

Free State High's Rachel Hickman (28) and Naomi Hickman (29) team up for a block during their match against Shawnee Mission East on Sept. 8 at FSHS.

photo by: John Young

Free State High players come together to celebrate after defeating Shawnee Mission East in three sets on Thursday at FSHS.