Free State running back Tyler Bowden, left, and quarterback Malik Berry celebrate a touchdown by Bowden during the third quarter against Shawnee Mission West on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019 at Shawnee Mission South High School.

Free State football earned its second win a row, taking down Shawnee Mission West by a 44-28 margin Thursday night at Shawnee Mission South High School.

Photos by Nick Krug/Lawrence Journal-World

Free State quarterback Malik Berry takes off on a run during the third quarter against Shawnee Mission West on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019 at Shawnee Mission South High School.

Free State players Jacobee Williams (9) and Devon Buck (44) signal the ball going the Firebirds’ way after Williams recovers a fumble during the third quarter against Shawnee Mission West on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019 at Shawnee Mission South High School.

Free State cornerback Jet Dineen heads up the field after picking off a Shawnee Mission West pass during the third quarter on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019 at Shawnee Mission South High School.

Free State linemen Turner Corcoran (74) and Ryan Lutz (59) block for quarterback Malik Berry (8) and running back Tyler Bowden (31) during the third quarter against Shawnee Mission West on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019 at Shawnee Mission South High School.

photo by: Nick Krug

Free State’s Gage Callaghan waves off a field goal after a missed attempt by Shawnee Mission West to end the first half on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019 at Shawnee Mission South High School.

Free State running back Tyler Bowden leaves Shawnee Mission West defensive back Wesley Clark on the turf as he heads in for a touchdown during the first half on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019 at Shawnee Mission South High School.

Free State receiver Tae Rainey pulls in a deep catch before Shawnee Mission West defensive back Wesley Clark for a first down during the first half on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019 at Shawnee Mission South High School.

Free State running back Tyler Bowden, left, and quarterback Malik Berry celebrate a touchdown by Bowden during the third quarter against Shawnee Mission West on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019 at Shawnee Mission South High School.