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LHS sophomore Maelee Folks (81) throws a pitch during a rivalry matchup Thursday night at FSHS on May 13, 2021.

Free State’s softball team secured a 5-2 victory over Lawrence High Thursday night at FSHS on May 13, 2021. It was senior night for the Firebirds, who needed three two-out hits in the sixth to pull away from their crosstown rival in the regular-season finale.

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Free State seniors Sara Roszak (23) and Tatum Clopton (16) high five after a score during a game against Lawrence High Thursday night at FSHS on May 13, 2021.

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Free State’s Jasmine Brixius (8) slides into second base as LHS senior Sydney Delfelder (40) tags her out looking for a double play during a rivalry matchup Thursday night at FSHS on May 13, 2021.

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Lawrence High sophomore Maelee Folks (81) winds up to throw a pitch during a rivalry matchup Thursday night at FSHS on May 13, 2021.

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Lawrence High’s Hailey Ramirez (2) catches a line drive in the outfield during a rivalry matchup Thursday night at FSHS on May 13, 2021.

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Free State senior pitcher Tatum Clopton throws a pitch during a rivalry matchup Thursday night at FSHS on May 13, 2021.

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Lawrence High’s Emmersyn Dye (9) fields a ground ball and winds up to throw to first base during a rivalry matchup Thursday night at FSHS on May 13, 2021.

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LHS sophomore Maelee Folks (81) throws a pitch during a rivalry matchup Thursday night at FSHS on May 13, 2021.

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Free State senior shortstop Sara Roszak (23) fields a ground ball and throws to first base from her knees during a rivalry matchup with Lawrence High Thursday night at FSHS on May 13, 2021.

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Free State pitcher Tatum Clopton (16) throws a pitch to LHS senior Sydney Delfelder (40) during a rivalry matchup Thursday night at FSHS on May 13, 2021.

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Lawrence High’s Hailey Ramirez (2) runs by third heading for home plate during a rivalry matchup with Free State Thursday night at FSHS on May 13, 2021.

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Free State senior Samantha Bradbury (15) catches a fly ball during a rivalry matchup with Lawrence High Thursday night at FSHS on May 13, 2021.

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Free State senior Sara Roszak (23) waits for the thrown ball as Lawrence High’s Hailey Ramirez (2) slides into second base during a rivalry matchup Thursday night at FSHS on May 13, 2021.