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Free State senior Sara Roszak (23) runs the bases after hitting a home run and earns respect from an opponent during a game against Shawnee Mission Northwest Friday night at FSHS on April 9, 2021. The Firebirds recorded a 8-0 win to improve to 4-0 on the year.

Free State’s softball team secured a 8-0 win over Shawnee Mission Northwest Friday night at FSHS on April 9, 2021. FSHS pitcher Tatum Clopton struck out 18 batters during a no-hit bid. Sara Roszak clubbed two home runs, while Jasmine Brixius finished with a trio of hits and two RBIs.

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Free State freshman Kinsey Clopton makes a play during a game against Shawnee Mission Northwest Friday night at FSHS on April 9, 2021. The Firebirds recorded a 8-0 win to improve to 4-0 on the year.

photo by: Carter Gaskins

Free State senior Tatum Clopton throws a pitch during a game against Shawnee Mission Northwest Friday night at FSHS on April 9, 2021. The Firebirds recorded a 8-0 win to improve to 4-0 on the year.

photo by: Carter Gaskins

Free State senior pitcher Tatum Clopton (16) throws a pitch during a game against Shawnee Mission Northwest Friday night at FSHS on April 9, 2021. The Firebirds recorded a 8-0 win to improve to 4-0 on the year.

photo by: Carter Gaskins

Free State senior Sara Roszak celebrates with a teammate after hitting a homer during a game against Shawnee Mission Northwest Friday night at FSHS on April 9, 2021. The Firebirds recorded a 8-0 win to improve to 4-0 on the year.

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Free State’s Jasmine Brixius (8) looks toward third base during a game against Shawnee Mission Northwest Friday night at FSHS on April 9, 2021. The Firebirds recorded a 8-0 win to improve to 4-0 on the year.

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Free State’s Samantha Bradbury (15) celebrates her score with teammates Tatum Clopton and Kinsey Clopton (24) during a game against Shawnee Mission Northwest Friday night at FSHS on April 9, 2021. The Firebirds recorded a 8-0 win to improve to 4-0 on the year.

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Free State’ Samantha Bradbury (15) runs to third base during a game against Shawnee Mission Northwest Friday night at FSHS on April 9, 2021. The Firebirds recorded a 8-0 win to improve to 4-0 on the year.

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Free State head coach Lee Ice reacts to a call during a game against Shawnee Mission Northwest Friday night at FSHS on April 9, 2021. The Firebirds recorded a 8-0 win to improve to 4-0 on the year.

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Free State sophomore Leah Muller runs to third base with teammate Kinsey Clopton (24) running to second during a game against Shawnee Mission Northwest Friday night at FSHS on April 9, 2021. The Firebirds recorded a 8-0 win to improve to 4-0 on the year.

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Free State sophomore Leah Muller runs to third base with teammate Kinsey Clopton (24) running to second during a game against Shawnee Mission Northwest Friday night at FSHS on April 9, 2021. The Firebirds recorded a 8-0 win to improve to 4-0 on the year.

photo by: Carter Gaskins

Free State senior pitcher Tatum Clopton (16) winds up to throw a pitch during a game against Shawnee Mission Northwest Friday night at FSHS on April 9, 2021. Clopton struck out 18 batters during her no-hit showing against the Cougars.

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Free State senior Tatum Clopton (16) swings at a pitch in the second inning during a game against Shawnee Mission Northwest Friday night at FSHS on April 9, 2021. The Firebirds recorded a 8-0 win to improve to 4-0 on the year.

photo by: Carter Gaskins

Free State senior Sara Roszak (23) runs the bases after hitting a home run and earns respect from an opponent during a game against Shawnee Mission Northwest Friday night at FSHS on April 9, 2021. The Firebirds recorded a 8-0 win to improve to 4-0 on the year.