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The Free State student section attended their first game of the season against Junction City. Free State advances with a 53-42 win Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

Free State’s boys basketball team defeated Junction City Tuesday night at FSHS on March 2, 2021. The Firebirds are head to the substate championship game following their win in the postseason opener. FSHS will host Washburn Rural on Friday, with a trip to the state tournament on the line.

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Free State sophomore Jailen Thompson slams the ball against Junction City. Free State won 53-42 Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

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Free State sophomore Jailen Thompson shoots the ball against Junction City. Free State won 53-42 Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

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Tuesday’s game against Junction City was the first game the student section was allowed to attend. Free State won at home 53-42 Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

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Free State junior Mozae Downing shoots the ball against Junction City. Free State won 53-42 Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

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Junction City coach Nick Perez yells to his team during the game against Free State. Free State won 53-42 Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

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Junction City senior Austin Smith is dejected as he heads to the bench following 53-42 loss against Free State Tuesday, March 2, 2021.a

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Free State senior Kris Daniels drives the ball against Junction City. Free State won 53-42 Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

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The Free State student section attended their first game of the season against Junction City. Free State advances with a 53-42 win Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

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Junction City senior Chris Dixon celebrates with his team after Free State calls a timeout. Free State won 53-42 Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

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Free State junior Dash Cleveland looks to pass the ball against Junction City. Free State won 53-42 Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

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Free State junior Dash Cleveland shoots the ball against Junction City. Free State won 53-42 Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

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Free State junior Cooper Jackson sneaks between two defenders on his way to the basket against Junction City. Free State won 53-42 Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

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Free State junior Mozae Downing dribbles behind his back against Junction City. Free State won 53-42 Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

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Free State junior Cooper Jackson brings the ball up court against Junction City. Free State won 53-42 Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

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Junction City junior Terrance Tedder defends the pass inbounds to Free State junior Mozae Downing. Free State won 53-42 Tuesday, March 2, 2021.