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Lawrence celebrates the second goal of the game against Free State on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at Free State High School.

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The Free State varsity boys soccer team huddles before the match against Lawrence on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at Free State High School.

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The Lawrence varsity boys soccer team huddles before the match against Free State on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at Free State High School.

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Free State senior midfielder Eli Stone dribbles the ball down the field against Lawrence on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at Free State High School.

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Free State junior defender Reed NaPier passes the ball to a teammate against Lawrence on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at Free State High School.

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Lawrence senior Patrick Sandefur controls the ball after a pass against Free State on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at Free State High School.

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Free State junior defender Raleigh Jeter kicks the ball against Lawrence on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at Free State High School.

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Free State senior midfielder Eli Stone dribbles the ball down the field against Lawrence on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at Free State High School.

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Lawrence senior Kareem Juma watches the ball during the City Showdown against Free State on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at Free State High School.

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Lawrence senior goalie Murphy Nowak kicks the ball to teammates during the City Showdown against Free State on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at Free State High School.

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Free State junior defender Raleigh Jeter kicks the ball against Lawrence on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at Free State High School.

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Free State junior forward Kaiden Helm dribbles the ball toward the goal against Lawrence on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at Free State High School.

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Free State senior midfielder Eli Stone dribbles the ball down the field against Lawrence on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at Free State High School.

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Free State senior midfielder Eli Stone attempts to score a goal against Lawrence on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at Free State High School.

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Free State senior forward Trenton Cozadd dribbles the ball down the field against Lawrence on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at Free State High School.

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Free State senior midfielder Eli Stone calls a play during a corner kick against Lawrence on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at Free State High School.

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Lawrence sophomore Lincoln Beck looks to make a pass against Free State on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at Free State High School.

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Lawrence junior Oscar Paden dribbles the ball down the field against Free State on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at Free State High School.

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Lawrence junior Riley Stewart jumps over a Free State defender during the City Showdown on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at Free State High School.

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Lawrence junior Oscar Paden slides while attempting a shot against Free State on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at Free State High School.

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Lawrence junior Oscar Paden slides while attempting a shot against Free State on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at Free State High School.

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Lawrence junior Riley Stewart is pictured during the City Showdown against Free State on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at Free State High School.

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Lawrence junior Oscar Paden throws the ball in from the sideline during the City Showdown against Free State on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at Free State High School.

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Lawrence senior goalie Murphy Nowak prepares to kick the ball to teammates during the City Showdown against Free State on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at Free State High School.

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Lawrence senior goalie Murphy Nowak kicks the ball to teammates during the City Showdown against Free State on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at Free State High School.