photo by: John Young

Free State players celebrate their victory over Olathe Northwest in the 2013 softball regional championship game, Wednesday at FSHS. With the win, the Firebirds advance to the state tournament.

photo by: John Young

Free State pitcher Meredith Morris starts her wind up as teammate Emily Byers waits in position during Free State's game against Olathe Northwest in the 2013 softball regional championship game, Wednesday at FSHS. With the win, the Firebirds advance to the state tournament.

photo by: John Young

Free State shortstop A'Liyah Rogers, right, tosses the ball to third base for an out ahead of Olathe Northwest runner Nicole Barmann during Free State's game against Olathe Northwest in the 2013 softball regional championship game, Wednesday at FSHS. With the win, the Firebirds advance to the state tournament.

photo by: John Young

Free State junior Courtney Elston (8) slides safely into second base as Olathe Northwest's Kelsey Wright is unable to field the throw to second during Free State's game against Olathe Northwest in the 2013 softball regional championship game, Wednesday at FSHS. With the win, the Firebirds advance to the state tournament.

photo by: John Young

Free State junior Courtney Elston slides uncontested into home plate for a run as the ball sails past her during Free State's game against Olathe Northwest in the 2013 softball regional championship game, Wednesday at FSHS. With the win, the Firebirds advance to the state tournament.

photo by: John Young

Free State junior Courtney Elston (8) is congratulated by teammates, including Emily Byers (45), as she enters the dugout after scoring a run during Free State's game against Olathe Northwest in the 2013 softball regional championship game, Wednesday at FSHS. With the win, the Firebirds advance to the state tournament.

photo by: John Young

Free State senior Ariana Frantz (21) falls sideways after colliding with Olathe Northwest catcher Reagan Hathaway at the plate during Free State's game against Olathe Northwest in the 2013 softball regional championship game, Wednesday at FSHS. With the win, the Firebirds advance to the state tournament. Frantz was called out on the play.

photo by: John Young

Free State senior A'Liyah Rogers (4) beats out a throw to Olathe Northwest's Elizabeth Stover at first base during Free State's game against Olathe Northwest in the 2013 softball regional championship game, Wednesday at FSHS. With the win, the Firebirds advance to the state tournament.

photo by: Richard Gwin

Free State pitcher Kaley Delg delivers to Junction City in a Class 6A softball regional on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at Free State.

photo by: Richard Gwin

Free State coach Lee Ice, right, congratulates senior Courtney Parker after Parker homered in the Firebirds' Class 6A regional game against Junction City on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at FSHS.

photo by: Richard Gwin

Free State senior Courtney Parker (25) comes to the plate after hitting a home run against Junction City on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at FSHS.

photo by: Richard Gwin

Free State High sophomore Kylie Cobb bunts against Junction City on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at FSHS.

photo by: Richard Gwin

Free State junior Whitney Rothwell tracks a pop fly by Junction City in a Class 6A softball regional on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at FSHS.

photo by: Richard Gwin

Free State shortstop A'Liyah Rogers gets a forceout on Junction City's Alex Wood in a Class 6A regional softball game Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at FSHS.