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Free State junior Kay Lee Richardson enters the game as a pinch hitter against Washburn Rural. Free State fell 3-2 Friday, April 16, 2021 at the College Boulevard Activity Center.

Both Free State and Lawrence High softball squads competed in the Sunflower League Softball Festival Friday afternoon in Olathe on April 16, 2021. The Lions lost both of their games, while the Firebirds went 1-1 on the day.

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Lawrence High infielder Sydney Delfelder attempts to slap hit the ball during a game against Blue Valley West at the Olathe District Activity Center Friday afternoon on April 16, 2021.

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Free State junior Kay Lee Richardson enters the game as a pinch hitter against Washburn Rural. Free State fell 3-2 Friday, April 16, 2021 at the College Boulevard Activity Center.

photo by: Chance Parker

Lawrence High sophomore infielder Emmersyn Dye catches a pop fly during a game against Blue Valley West at the Olathe District Activity Center Friday afternoon on April 16, 2021.

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Free State senior infielder Sara Roszak takes a lead off first base against Washburn Rural. Free State fell 3-2 Friday, April 16, 2021 at the College Boulevard Activity Center.

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Lawrence High pitcher Taylor Zeckser throws a pitching during a game against Blue Valley West at the Olathe District Activity Center Friday afternoon on April 16, 2021.

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Free State senior pitcher Tatum Clopton pitches against Washburn Rural. Free State fell 3-2 Friday, April, 16, 2021 at the College Boulevard Activity Center.