The Lawrence High defense surrounds Free State running back Dash Cleveland for a stop during the first quarter on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 at Free State High School.

Lawrence High defeated Free State, 49-20, Friday night at FSHS. It marked the Lions’ first win in the City Showdown since 2015.

Photos by Nick Krug/Lawrence Journal-World

Lawrence High defensive lineman Dylan Gillespie swoops around as he comes in to tackle Free State quarterback Jet Dineen during the second quarter on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 at Free State High School.

Lawrence High receiver Tre’ Jackson turns around to catch a pass for a touchdown during the second quarter on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 at Free State High School.

The Free State defense chases Lawrence High running back Devin Neal as he tears up the sideline on a long run during the second quarter on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 at Free State High School.

Lawrence High linebacker Karson Green celebrates after dropping Free State running back Elijah Harshaw for a loss during the second quarter on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 at Free State High School.

photo by: Nick Krug

Free State junior linebacker Josiah Nash is bowled over by Lawrence High running back Graham Hough as he gets in for a touchdown during the second quarter on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 at Free State High School.

Lawrence High defender Dylan Gillespie brings down Free State runner Jacobee Williams during the first quarter on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 at Free State High School.

Lawrence High running back Devin Neal breaks away from the Free State defense on a long run during the first quarter on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 at Free State High School.

The Lawrence High defense surrounds Free State running back Dash Cleveland for a stop during the first quarter on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 at Free State High School.

Free State running back Dash Cleveland looks to stiff arm Lawrence High defender Ben King during the first quarter on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 at Free State High School.

Free State quarterback Jet Dineen rolls out to pass against Lawrence High during the first quarter on Friday, Oct. 23, 2020 at Free State High School.