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Lawrence High senior Kayden Pitts is lifted after scoring a touchdown during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Lawrence High receiver Truth Pope celebrates in the endzone during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Lawrence High receiver Truth Pope is held up by senior Alex Bart to celebrate a touchdown during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Lawrence High receiver Truth Pope beats his defender to catch a touchdown pass during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Free State safeties Jude Dowdle (5) and Mark Ke bring down a Lawrence ball carrier during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Lawrence High running back Acein Goodman looks to get through Free State’s Brandon Lutz (left) and Maddon Brittingham during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Lawrence High running back Ethan Curry is tripped by Free State’s Donnie Krehbiel during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Lawrence High quarterback Joey Dooley escapes from Free State’s Michael Harrison during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Lawrence High senior Alex Bart celebrates with the sideline during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Lawrence High receiver Truth Pope watches in a pass during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Free State defensive end Garrison Oatis (6) and linebacker Van Catloth bring down Lawrence High quarterback Joey Dooley during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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The Free State defense celebrates a stop during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Free State linebacker Van Catloth (left) and defensive end Orris Kline bring down Lawrence High quarterback Joey Dooley during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Lawrence High quarterback Joey Dooley loads to throw a pass during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Lawrence High receiver Truth Pope makes a diving catch during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Lawrence High receiver Truth Pope checks his position during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Lawrence High quarterback Joey Dooley (left) hands off to senior Kayden Pitts during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Lawrence High sophomore Acein Goodman lets a punt go by as Free State’s Brandon Bullock chases it down during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Free State quarterback Packson McDaniel is sacked by Lawrence High defensive lineman Alex Bart during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Free State defensive back Devin Ward drops into coverage against Lawrence High’s Truth Pope during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Lawrence High quarterback Joey Dooley attempts to stiff-arm Free State’s Brandon Lutz during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Lawrence High kicker Tahchuhsee Brewer (16) kicks a field goal during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Lawrence High quarterback Joey Dooley calls an audible during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Lawrence High quarterback Joey Dooley looks to run during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Free State quarterback Packson McDaniel (3) hands off to running back Maddon Brittingham during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Free State receiver Alijah Beckum looks for a lane during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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The Lawrence High offense celebrates a touchdown during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Lawrence High receiver Caleb Wingerd lines up against Free State’s Devin Ward during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Lawrence High running back Acein Goodman splits the Free State defense during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Free State head coach Kevin Stewart relays a play to receiver Alijah Beckum during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Free State receiver Alijah Beckum follows a block from junior Charlie Griffith during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Free State running back Michael Harrison looks to break free during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Lawrence High linebacker Saylor Jackson celebrates an interception during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Free State sophomore Packson McDaniel looks for an open receiver during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Lawrence High receiver Ethan Curry and Free State’s Jude Dowdle fight for position during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Lawrence High quarterback Joey Dooley scrambles during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Free State receiver Charlie Griffith (left) and sophomore Packson McDaniel celebrate a catch during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Free State sophomore Packson McDaniel looks for space during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Free State senior Alijah Beckum trots into the end zone for a touchdown during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Free State running back Maddon Brittingham is met downfield by Lawrence High’s Caleb Wingerd during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Free State running back Maddon Brittingham looks for space during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Lawrence High senior Ethan Curry is hit by Free State’s Devin Ward during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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Lawrence High linebacker Saylor Jackson returns an interception during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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The Free State offensive line prepares for battle with the Lawrence High defensive line during the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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The Lawrence High football team runs onto the field prior to the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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The Free State football team storm onto the field prior to the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.

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The Haskell Indian Nations Color Guard presents the colors prior to the City Showdown football game on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, at Lawrence High School in Lawrence.