Free State linebacker Colton Berger celebrates a fumble recovery by the Firebirds against Gardner Edgerton during the second quarter on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021 at Free State High School. (Photo by Nick Krug/Special to the Journal-World)

Free State head coach Kevin Stewart watches the action from the sidelines during the second quarter on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021 at Free State High School. (Photo by Nick Krug/Special to the Journal-World)

Free State quarterback Jet Dineen gets past Gardner Edgerton safety Therron Meade on his way to a long touchdown run during the second quarter on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021 at Free State High School. (Photo by Nick Krug/Special to the Journal-World)

Free State receiver Jordan Brown gets up for a deep catch against Gardner Edgerton cornerback Amajea Glover during the first quarter on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021 at Free State High School. (Photo by Nick Krug/Special to the Journal-World)

Free State quarterback Jet Dineen goes deep against Gardner Edgerton during the first quarter on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021 at Free State High School. (Photo by Nick Krug/Special to the Journal-World)

Free State linebacker Josiah Nash tackles Gardner Edgerton receiver Kyle Oatman during the first quarter on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021 at Free State High School. (Photo by Nick Krug/Special to the Journal-World)

Free State defenders Brian Lane (90) and Grant Gregory bring down Gardner Edgerton runner Carter Dewey during the first quarter on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021 at Free State High School. (Photo by Nick Krug/Special to the Journal-World)

Free State receiver Jake Patchen is dragged down by Gardner Edgerton cornerback Amajea Glover during the first quarter on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021 at Free State High School. (Photo by Nick Krug/Special to the Journal-World)