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Lawrence High junior Caleb WIngerd hugs head coach Jason Thoren after defeating Free State in the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Lawrence High quarterback Joey Dooley walks off the field after the final snap of the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Lawrence High senior Turner Juelsgaard (12) and teammate Jaxon Becker celebrate after an interception during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Lawrence sophomore Turner Juelsgaard (12) catches an interception while going up for a ball with teammate Caleb Wingerd (6) and Free State’s Alijah Beckum during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Free State quarterback Finn Moore (8) uses a block from running back Maddon Brittingham (33) to advance down the field during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Free State receiver Alijah Beckum looks to catch a pass during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Lawrence senior Joseph Lucas (left) chats with head coach Jason Thoren during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Free State receiver Jonas Lonard goes up for a pass while being covered by Lawrence senior Josh Galbreath during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Lawrence junior Ethan Curry (3) attempts a one-handed interception while being pulled on by Free State senior Jonas Lonard during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Free State quarterback Finn Moore tosses a pass during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Free State receiver Jonas Lonard brings in a pass during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Lawrence quarterback Joey Dooley loads up to fire a pass during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Lawrence junior Caleb Wingerd (6) forces an incompletion on a Free State pass to Ethan Prescott during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Free State quarterback Finn Moore drops back to pass against the Lions’ defense during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Free State quarterback Finn Moore throws a short pass to receiver Alijah Beckum during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Free State quarterback Finn Moore (8) looks to get free from Lawrence High’s Alex Bart during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Lawrence senior Jadin Harrell signals to the sideline after a big defensive play against Free State during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Free State running back Maddon Brittingham attempts to shake off Lawrence senior Joseph Lucas during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Lawrence quarterback Joey Dooley (15) is wrapped up by Free State sophomore Jude Dowdle during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Lawrence sophomore Truth Pope (left) and junior Caleb Wingerd celebrate after a big play against Free State during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Free State quarterback Finn Moore (right) hands the ball off to running back Maddon Brittingham against Lawrence during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Lawrence junior Ethan Curry (3) breaks free from Free State senior Ethan Prescott during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Free State linebacker Ethan Prescott holds the ball up after intercepting a Lawrence pass in the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Free State’s Jude Dowdle forces an incompletion against Lawrence High’s Truth Pope in the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Free State quarterback Finn Moore throws a screen pass against Lawrence during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Lawrence quarterback Joey Dooley crosses the goal line for a touchdown as Free State’s Jude Dowdle trails behind him in the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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The Lawrence defensive line and the Free State offensive line up for the play ahead in the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Free State running back Maddon Brittingham (left) runs down the field while being chased by Lawrence senior Turner Juelsgaard in the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Free State quarterback Finn Moore (center) pitches the ball to running back Maddon Brittingham in the City Showdown football game against Lawrence on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Lawrence quarterback Joey Dooley (15) follows junior Ethan Curry as the Lions charge down the field against Free State in the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Lawrence senior Jaxon Becker flexes after a tackle for loss against the Firebirds in the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Lawrence receiver Jaxon Becker catches a pass for a touchdown while Free State’s Maddon Brittingham attempts to chase him down during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.