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Free State senior Mallary Hice, left, pulls senior Sarai Preston's flag after Preston's touchdown during Free State's 53-0 win over Wichita Southeast in the regional semifinal on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Free State senior Aedri Grooms checks her playsheet during Free State’s 53-0 win over Wichita Southeast in the regional semifinal on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Free State’s Zay Jones comes down with a pass in the end zone during Free State’s 53-0 win over Wichita Southeast in the regional semifinal on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Free State freshman Nya Nikohle-Fowler twists her hips during Free State’s 53-0 win over Wichita Southeast in the regional semifinal on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Free State junior Addison Hothan backpedals during Free State’s 53-0 win over Wichita Southeast in the regional semifinal on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Free State senior Sarai Preston watches the quarterback during Free State’s 53-0 win over Wichita Southeast in the regional semifinal on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Free State senior Mallary Hice catches the ball before scoring a touchdown in a 13-12 loss to Maize South on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Free State sophomore Layla Hafoka jukes a defender in a 13-12 loss to Maize South on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Free State senior Aedri Grooms starts her route in a 13-12 loss to Maize South on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Free State sophomore Evelyn Rivera pulls at a flag in a 13-12 loss to Maize South on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Free State freshman Nya-Nikohle Fowler attempts to shake a defender in a 13-12 loss to Maize South on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Free State sophomore Quinlynn Vail tucks and runs for a first down in a 13-12 loss to Maize South on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Free State junior Addison Hothan pulls a flag in a 13-12 loss to Maize South on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Free State senior Sarai Preston jumps in the air to celebrate with teammates after Preston’s touchdown in a 13-12 loss to Maize South on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Free State sophomore Quinlynn Vail throws on the run in a 13-12 loss to Maize South on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Lawrence.