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Free State senior Julius Matthews embraces junior Braden Wilmes after a tackle for loss during the Firebirds' game against Olathe North on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State quarterback Finn Moore drops back to pass during the Firebirds’ game against Olathe North on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State junior Finn Moore goes to force an Olathe North ball carrier out of bounds during the Firebirds’ game on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State receiver Nello Allegrucci is tackled by an Olathe North defender after caching a pass during the Firebirds’ game on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State defensive lineman Braden Wilmes wraps up an Olathe North ball carrier for a loss of yards during the Firebirds’ game on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State junior Maddon Brittingham looks to his coaches between plays of the Firebirds’ game against Olathe North on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State junior Finn Moore looks to the sideline to receive signs during the Firebirds’ game against Olathe North on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State junior Finn Moore dives to bring down an Olathe North ball carrier during the Firebirds’ game on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State receiver Jonas Lonard battles an Olathe North defensive back for position during the Firebirds’ game on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State running back Maddon Brittingham charges up the field during a run in the Firebirds’ game against Olathe North on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State quarterback Finn Moore (left) and Maddon Brittingham run the option during the Firebirds’ game against Olathe North on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State senior Nez Lattimore-Douglas watches in an Olathe North kick during the Firebirds’ game on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State head coach Kevin Stewart talks to his defense during the Firebirds’ game against Olathe North on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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The Free State defensive line gets ready to battle the Olathe North offensive line during the Firebirds’ game on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State defensive back Greysen Rawls lays out to force an Olathe North ball carrier out of bounds during the Firebirds’ game on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State quarterback Finn Moore prepares to return to the field against Olathe North on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State head coach Kevin Stewart attends the coaches’ meeting prior to resuming play in the Firebirds’ postponed game against Olathe North on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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The Free State football team runs onto the field to continue its postponed game against Olathe North on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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The Free State football team sings the school’s alma mater after their game against Olathe North on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State senior Sammy Sengchan (right) high-fives teammate Xander Swoyer after the Firebirds’ loss to Olathe North on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State defensive backs Donnie Krehbiel (left) and Greysen Rawls stuff an Olathe North ball carrier during the Firebirds’ game on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State defensive back Greysen Rawls covers an Olathe North receiver during the Firebirds’ game on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State junior Finn Moore battles for a tackle while being pushed by a group of Olathe North players during the Firebirds’ game on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State’s Keeten Parish (front), Greysen Rawls (back), and Brandon Lutz bring an Olathe North ball carrier to the ground during the Firebirds’ game on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State’s Greysen Rawls (23) and Brandon Lutz team up to tackle an Olathe North ball carrier during the Firebirds’ game on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State linebacker Brandon Lutz looks to break through the Olathe North offensive line during the Firebirds’ game on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State sophomore Jude Dowdle waits for play to resume during the Firebirds’ game against Olathe North on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State defensive back Donnie Krehbiel assists a teammate in tackling an Olathe North ball carrier during the Firebirds’ game on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State’s Julius Matthews, Brandon Lutz and Greysen Rawls (left to right) bring down an Olathe North ball carrier during the Firebirds’ game on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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The Free State defense watches as Olathe North snaps the ball during the Firebirds’ game on on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State running back Maddon Brittingham tries to make an Olathe North defender miss during the Firebirds’ game on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State quarterback Finn Moore throws a screen pass while being pressured during the Firebirds’ game against Olathe North on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State quarterback Finn Moore escapes the hands of an Olathe North defensive lineman during the Firebirds’ game on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State running back Maddon Brittingham tries to escape from an Olathe North defender during the Firebirds’ game on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State senior Karson Bowers (44) blocks for quarterback Finn Moore during a play in the Firebirds’ game against Olathe North on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State quarterback Finn Moore is brought down by and Olathe North defender during the Firebirds’ game on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State quarterback Finn Moore runs down the sideline during the Firebirds’ game against Olathe North on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State running back Maddon Brittingham looks for space during the Firebirds’ game against Olathe North on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State quarterback Finn Moore looks to cut while being chased by an Olathe North defender during the Firebirds’ game on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State quarterback Finn Moore evades the Olathe North defense after scrambling from the pocket during the Firebirds’ game on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State quarterback Finn Moore drops back to pass during the Firebirds’ game against Olathe North on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State receiver Logan Kimball checks to see if he is lined up correctly during the Firebirds’ game against Olathe North on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State running back Maddon Brittingham tries to escape the Olathe North defense during the Firebirds’ game on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State kicker Micah Jones kicks an extra point as senior Cooper May (4) holds the ball after a Firebird touchdown against Olathe North on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State running back Maddon Brittingham (33) celebrates his touchdown with lineman Braden Wilmes during the Firebirds’ game against Olathe North on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State running back Maddon Brittingham celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Olathe North on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State quarterback Finn Moore goes through the snap count during the Firebirds’ game against Olathe North on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State receiver Jonas Lonard lines up against an Olathe North defensive back during the Firebirds’ game on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State quarterback Finn Moore (left) hands the ball off to running back Maddon Brittingham during the Firebirds’ game against Olathe North on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State senior Nez Lattimore-Douglas attempts to stiff-arm an Olathe North tackler during the Firebirds’ game on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State senior Karson Bowers forces an incompletion during the Firebirds’ game against Olathe North on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State running back Maddon Brittingham (center) looks for a gap in the Olathe North defense during a run in the Firebirds’ game on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State running back Maddon Brittingham shakes off an Olathe North tackler during the Firebirds’ game on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State running back Maddon Brittingham charges through the Olathe North defense during the Firebirds’ game on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State head coach Kevin Stewart watches on as his team runs a play during the Firebirds’ game against Olathe North on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State head coach Kevin Stewart (left) and senior Karson Bowers talk on the sideline during the Firebirds’ game against Olathe North on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State quarterback Finn Moore looks for options during the Firebirds’ game against Olathe North on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.