Free State running back Dash Cleveland cuts through the Wichita South defense during the first quarter, Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 at Free State High School.

Free State quarterback Jet Dineen goes deep against the Wichita South defense during the first quarter, Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 at Free State High School.

Free State receiver Jerred Willits catches a deep pass over Wichita South defensive back Ivan Teal during the second quarter, Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 at Free State High School.

Free State defensive back Quez Lee gets a flying bump from head coach Kevin Stewart after intercepting a pass to start the second quarter, Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 at Free State High School.

Free State receiver Jake Patchen catches a long pass late in the first quarter, Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 at Free State High School.

Free State head coach Kevin Stewart talks with his players late in the first quarter, Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 at Free State High School.

Free State defensive back Mozae Downing tackles Wichita South receiver Aubrey Clark during the first quarter, Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 at Free State High School.

Free State running back Dash Cleveland spins into the end zone for a touchdown during the first quarter against Wichita South, Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 at Free State High School.

Free State receiver Jordan Brown hangs onto a catch as he is tackled by Wichita South defensive back TJ Neal during the first quarter, Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 at Free State High School.

Free State running back Dash Cleveland stiff arms Wichita South defensive back Dialo Watson during the first quarter, Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 at Free State High School.

Free State linebacker Colton Berger trips up Wichita South quarterback TJ Neal during the first quarter, Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 at Free State High School.

Free State defensive end Brian Lane bats down a pass from Wichita South quarterback TJ Neal during the first quarter, Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 at Free State High School.

Free State’s Dash Cleveland is hit out of bounds by Wichita South defensive back TJ Neal during the first quarter, Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 at Free State High School.

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Free State senior Brian Lane pressures the Wichita South quarterback during the Firebirds’ opening-round playoff victory on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 at FSHS.

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Free State receiver Jordan Brown is taken to the ground by a Wichita South defender after a big play during the Firebirds’ opening-round playoff victory on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 at FSHS.

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Free State quarterback Jet Dineen squares his shoulders to take on a Wichita South defender during the Firebirds’ opening-round playoff victory on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 at FSHS.

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Free State running back Dash Cleveland explodes by a quartet of Wichita South defenders during the Firebirds’ opening-round playoff victory on Friday, Oct. 29, 2021 at FSHS.