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Free state running back Maddon Brittingham celebrates after scoring his sixth touchdown during the Firebirds' playoff game against Olathe East on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State’s Ethan Prescott (7) and Donnie Krehbiel wrap up an Olathe East ball carrier during the Firebirds’ playoff game on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State senior Braden Wilmes chases the Olathe East quarterback during the Firebirds’ playoff game on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State sophomore Brandon Lutz comes close to recovering a kickoff during the Firebirds’ playoff game against Olathe East on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State kicker Ricky Romero sends the ball to the Olathe East return team during the Firebirds’ playoff game on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State running back Maddon Brittingham (left) is embraced by Xander Swoyer after a touchdown during the Firebirds’ playoff game against Olathe East on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State running back Maddon Brittingham falls into the endzone for his seventh touchdown during the Firebirds’ playoff game against Olathe East on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State quarterback Finn Moore leaps over a pile of players during the Firebirds’ playoff game against Olathe East on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State receiver Packson McDaniel lines up against an Olathe East defensive back during the Firebirds’ playoff game on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State defensive lineman Kio Ford gets to the Olathe East quarterback during the Firebirds’ playoff game on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State receiver Jonas Lonard (left) embraces running back Maddon Brittingham during the Firebirds’ playoff game against Olathe East on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State running back Maddon Brittingham stumbles into the end zone for a touchdown during the Firebirds’ playoff game against Olathe East on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State receiver Alijah Beckum looks to make an Olathe East defender miss during the Firebirds’ playoff game on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State receiver Alijah Beckum looks for space in the Olathe East defense during the Firebirds’ playoff game on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State junior Alijah Beckum changes direction on a kickoff return during the Firebirds’ playoff game against Olathe East on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State junior Finn Moore races an Olathe East player to a loose ball during the Firebirds’ playoff game on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State’s James Kahungura (left) and Finn Moore wrap up an Olathe East ball carrier during the Firebirds’ playoff game on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State receiver Packson McDaniel watches in a pass during the Firebirds’ playoff game against Olathe East on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State running back Maddon Brittingham breaks through the Olathe East defense during the Firebirds’ playoff game on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State receiver Jonas Lonard receives signs from the sideline during the Firebirds’ playoff game against Olathe East on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State running back Maddon Brittingham charges down the field during the Firebirds’ playoff game against Olathe East on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State junior Finn Moore forces the Olathe East ball carrier out of bounds during the Firebirds’ playoff game on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State quarterback Finn Moore makes an Olathe East defender miss during the Firebirds’ playoff game on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State quarterback Finn Moore looks to pass during the Firebirds’ playoff game against Olathe East on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State running back Maddon Brittingham celebrates after scoring one of his seven touchdowns during the Firebirds’ playoff game against Olathe East on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State receiver Alijah Beckum looks down the field after catching a pass during the Firebirds’ playoff game against Olathe East on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State receiver Alijah Beckum looks to get past an Olathe East defender during the Firebirds’ playoff game on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State defensive lineman James Kahungura stops the Olathe East ball carrier behind the line of scrimmage during the Firebirds’ playoff game on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State running back Maddon Brittingham runs for a touchdown during the Firebirds’ playoff game against Olathe East on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State quarterback Finn Moore leads the play down the field during the Firebirds’ playoff game against Olathe East on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State receiver Packson McDaniel secures the ball before being hit by an Olathe East defender during the Firebirds’ playoff game on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State receiver Packson McDaniel charges down the field for a big gain during the Firebirds’ playoff game against Olathe East on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State running back Maddon Brittingham powers his way into the end zone for a touchdown during the Firebirds’ playoff game against Olathe East on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State running back Maddon Brittingham (left) receives a timely pitch from quarterback Finn Moore during the Firebirds’ playoff game against Olathe East on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State senior Ethan Prescott watches in a touchdown pass during the Firebirds’ playoff game against Olathe East on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State running back Maddon Brittingham stays in bounds for a first down during the Firebirds’ playoff game against Olathe East on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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Free State linebacker Garrison Oatis celebrates after recording a sack against Olathe East during the Firebirds’ playoff game on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.

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The Firebirds storm out on to the field to take on Olathe East for their playoff game on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, at Free State High School in Lawrence.