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Free State third baseman Owen Lester, left, fist bumps pitcher Nathan Young after Lester scored a run in a 4-3 loss to Washburn Rural in the 6A baseball state championship game at Eck Stadium in Wichita on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

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Free State catcher Carter Laubach catches a ball in a 4-3 loss to Washburn Rural in the 6A baseball state championship game at Eck Stadium in Wichita on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

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Free State shortstop Ben Graves throws to the mound in a 4-3 loss to Washburn Rural in the 6A baseball state championship game at Eck Stadium in Wichita on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

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Free State third baseman Owen Lester throws to first base in a 4-3 loss to Washburn Rural in the 6A baseball state championship game at Eck Stadium in Wichita on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

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Free State third baseman Owen Lester watches the pitch from first base in a 4-3 loss to Washburn Rural in the 6A baseball state championship game at Eck Stadium in Wichita on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

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Free State third baseman Owen Lester rounds into second base in a 4-3 loss to Washburn Rural in the 6A baseball state championship game at Eck Stadium in Wichita on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

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Free State outfielder Zane Shaw eyes the pitch in a 4-3 loss to Washburn Rural in the 6A baseball state championship game at Eck Stadium in Wichita on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

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Free State third baseman Owen Lester rounds toward home plate in a 4-3 loss to Washburn Rural in the 6A baseball state championship game at Eck Stadium in Wichita on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

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Free State pitcher Nathan Young grabs a ground ball in a 4-3 loss to Washburn Rural in the 6A baseball state championship game at Eck Stadium in Wichita on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

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Free State third baseman Owen Lester watches the pitch in a 4-3 loss to Washburn Rural in the 6A baseball state championship game at Eck Stadium in Wichita on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

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Free State shortstop Ben Graves watches the pitch in a 4-3 loss to Washburn Rural in the 6A baseball state championship game at Eck Stadium in Wichita on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

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Free State catcher Carter Laubach attempts a tag out at home plate in a 4-3 loss to Washburn Rural in the 6A baseball state championship game at Eck Stadium in Wichita on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

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Free State center fielder Ryker Mahnke swings in a 4-3 loss to Washburn Rural in the 6A baseball state championship game at Eck Stadium in Wichita on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

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Free State shortstop Ben Graves runs to first base in a 4-3 loss to Washburn Rural in the 6A baseball state championship game at Eck Stadium in Wichita on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

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Free State designated hitter Eli Berns watches the pitch from first base in a 4-3 loss to Washburn Rural in the 6A baseball state championship game at Eck Stadium in Wichita on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

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Free State left fielder Ferris Dinkel touches home plate in a 4-3 loss to Washburn Rural in the 6A baseball state championship game at Eck Stadium in Wichita on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

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Free State shortstop Ben Graves, left, and pitcher Nathan Young walk off the field after a half inning in a 4-3 loss to Washburn Rural in the 6A baseball state championship game at Eck Stadium in Wichita on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

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Free State second baseman Finn Moore runs to third base in a 4-3 loss to Washburn Rural in the 6A baseball state championship game at Eck Stadium in Wichita on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

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Free State first baseman Ryan Vigna catches a throw to first in a 4-3 loss to Washburn Rural in the 6A baseball state championship game at Eck Stadium in Wichita on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

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Free State second baseman Finn Moore catches an infield fly ball in a 4-3 loss to Washburn Rural in the 6A baseball state championship game at Eck Stadium in Wichita on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

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Free State shortstop Ben Graves runs to first base in a 4-3 loss to Washburn Rural in the 6A baseball state championship game at Eck Stadium in Wichita on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

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Free State first baseman Ryan Vigna catches a low throw to first base in a 4-3 loss to Washburn Rural in the 6A baseball state championship game at Eck Stadium in Wichita on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

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Free State third baseman Owen Lester runs to first base in a 4-3 loss to Washburn Rural in the 6A baseball state championship game at Eck Stadium in Wichita on Saturday, May 30, 2026.