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Free State junior guard Cooper Jackson drives the ball past the Gardner Edgerton defender Friday night at GEHS on Jan. 8, 2021. Free State won at Gardner Edgerton.

Free State’s boys basketball team earned a road win over Gardner Edgerton in its first game of 2021. The Firebirds, who hadn’t played since early December because of a quarantine and an extended winter break, will be back in action on Saturday.

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Free State junior guard Mozae Downing brings the ball up the court against Gardner Edgerton. Free State won at Gardner Edgerton Friday, Jan. 8.

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Free State junior guard Dash Hawkins exclaims in excitement against Gardner Edgerton. Free State won at Gardner Edgerton Friday, Jan. 8.

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Free State junior guard Dash Hawkins puts up a shot against Gardner Edgerton. Free State won at Gardner Edgerton Friday, Jan. 8.

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Free State junior guard Dash Hawkins puts up a shot against Gardner Edgerton. Free State won at Gardner Edgerton Friday, Jan. 8.

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Free State junior guard Dash Cleveland high fives junior guard Jailen Thompson in the game against Gardner Edgerton. Free State won at Gardner Edgerton Friday, Jan. 8.

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Free State junior guard Cooper Jackson drives the ball past the Gardner Edgerton defender Friday night at GEHS on Jan. 8, 2021. Free State won at Gardner Edgerton.