Free State's Hobbs Herlihy battles for a rebound with Shawnee Mission East's Dillon Mong during the first half, Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 at Free State High School.

Free State’s boys basketball team secured a 60-47 win over Shawnee Mission East Friday night at FSHS on Jan. 22, 2021. The Firebirds (No. 5 in Class 6A) improved to 8-1 on the year, and have now won seven games in a row.

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Free State’s Jailen Thompson gets a bucket against Shawnee Mission East’s Spencer Blacketer during the second half, Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 at Free State High School.

photo by: Nick Krug

Free State’s Mozae Downing roars during a run by the Firebirds against Shawnee Mission East during the second half, Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 at Free State High School.

Free State’s Kris Daniels looks to knock the ball loose from Shawnee Mission East’s Patrick Bergkamp during the second half, Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 at Free State High School.

Free State’s Cooper Jackson celebrates during a run by the Firebirds against Shawnee Mission East during the second half, Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 at Free State High School.

Free State’s Hobbs Herlihy battles for a rebound with Shawnee Mission East’s Dillon Mong during the first half, Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 at Free State High School.

Free State head coach Sam Stroh talks with his players during a timeout in the first half, Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 at Free State High School.

Free State’s Mozae Downing gets in for a bucket past Shawnee Mission East’s Dillon Mong during the first half, Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 at Free State High School.

Free State’s Mozae Downing looks for a steal against Shawnee Mission East during the first half, Friday, Jan. 22, 2021 at Free State High School.