The Free State boys and girls basketball teams were in action for the final time of the calendar year on Friday night, as the boys defeated Shawnee Mission West 58-48, while the girls fell to the Vikings 44-36 at Free State. Read more about it here.

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Free State sophomore Brenden Barrett starts the Firebirds game against Shawnee Mission West shooting technical free throws on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State senior Jadon Clock shoots a three during the Firebirds’ game against Shawnee Mission West on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State senior Bennett Nagel stays in front of a Shawnee Mission West ball handler during the Firebirds’ game on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State senior Bennett Nagel goes up for a layup during the Firebirds’ game against Shawnee Mission West on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State sophomore Jayden Williams shoots a contested floater during the Firebirds’ game against Shawnee Mission West on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State sophomore Jayden Williams makes it past his defender for a layup during the Firebirds’ game against Shawnee Mission West on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State freshman Packson McDaniel shoots a free throw during the Firebirds’ game against Shawnee Mission West on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State freshman Packson McDaniel attacks the paint during the Firebirds’ game against Shawnee Mission West on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State sophomore Brenden Barrett fires a three over the hands of a leaping Shawnee Mission West defender during the Firebirds’ game on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State junior Owen Garber shoots a three during the Firebirds’ game against Shawnee Mission West on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State sophomore Brenden Barrett attacks the rim during the Firebirds’ game against Shawnee Mission West on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State junior Owen Garber skips a pass during the Firebirds’ game against Shawnee Mission West on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State senior Jadon Clock fights for position after a free throw during the Firebirds’ game against Shawnee Mission West on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State head coach Dwayne Paul signals a formation to his team during the Firebirds’ game against Shawnee Mission West on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State senior Ethan Prescott dribbles around his defender during the Firebirds’ game against Shawnee Mission West on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State freshman Packson McDaniel looks to put the ball in the basket during the Firebirds’ game against Shawnee Mission West on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State senior Ethan Prescott receives contact while shooting a free throw during the Firebirds’ game against Shawnee Mission West on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State freshman Packson McDaniel is fouled while coming down with a rebound during the Firebirds’ game against Shawnee Mission West on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State freshman Packson McDaniel charges down the court during the Firebirds’ game against Shawnee Mission West on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State’s Griffin McDonnell works through his shot during the Firebirds’ game against Shawnee Mission West on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State senior Jadon Clock shoots a three during the Firebirds’ game against Shawnee Mission West on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State senior Bennett Nagel looks to get past his defender during the Firebirds’ game against Shawnee Mission West on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State sophomore Jayden WIlliams waits to check in during the Firebirds’ game against Shawnee Mission West on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State senior Bennett Nagel shoots over the Shawnee Mission West defense during the Firebirds’ game on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State sophomore Brenden Barrett is fouled while driving to the basket during the Firebirds’ game against Shawnee Mission West on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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The Free State boy’s basketball team huddles during the Firebirds’ game against Shawnee Mission West on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State sophomore Brenden Barrett keeps his eyes on the basket while shooting a free throw during the Firebirds’ game against Shawnee Mission West on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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The Free State boy’s basketball team celebrates their win with the student section after their game against Shawnee Mission West on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State senior Addie Fulscher goes up for a shot during the Firebirds’ game against Shawnee Mission West on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State senior Addie Fulscher is hit as she goes up for a shot during the Firebirds’ game against Shawnee Mission West on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State sophomore Addi Hothan looks to the basket as she shoots during the Firebirds’ game against Shawnee Mission West on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State senior Libby Easter chases down a loose ball during the Firebirds’ game against Shawnee Mission West on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State freshman Quinlynn Vail drops back after a making a three during the Firebirds’ game against Shawnee Mission West on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State freshman Morgan McClorey slides her feet to stay in front of a Shawnee Mission West ball handler during the Firebirds’ game against on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State freshman Morgan McClorey (30) chats with senior Libby Easter during the Firebirds’ game against Shawnee Mission West on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State head coach Summer Frantz speaks to her team during a timeout in the Firebirds’ game against Shawnee Mission West on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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The Free State bench celebrates a basket during the Firebirds’ game against Shawnee Mission West on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State freshman Taylor Hulcher looks to get past her defender during the Firebirds’ game against Shawnee Mission West on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State head coach Summer Frantz welcomes her team back to the bench during the Firebirds’ game against Shawnee Mission West on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State junior Aedri Grooms waits to check in during the Firebirds’ game against Shawnee Mission West on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State junior Aedri Grooms defends an inbound pass during the Firebirds’ game against Shawnee Mission West on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.