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Free State boys and girls basketball seniors as well as dance and cheer seniors line up on the court at Free State High during senior night on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.

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Free State senior Ethan Prescott prepares to shoot a free throw while playing against Shawnee Mission South at Free State High on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.

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Free State senior Jaden Clock holds the ball while looking for a teammate to pass the ball to against Shawnee Mission South at Free State High on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.

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Free State sophomore Liam Collins watches his shot go in the basket while playing against Shawnee Mission South at Free State High on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.

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Free State senior Bennett Nagel shoots over three Shawnee Mission South defenders at Free State High on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.

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Free State sophomore Brendan Barrett shoots over a Shawnee Mission South defender at Free State High on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.

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Free State senior Ethan Prescott shoots a 3-pointer while playing against Shawnee Mission South at Free State High on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.

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Free State senior Ethan Prescott passes to teammate Brayden DeBruin while playing against Shawnee Mission South at Free State High on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.

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Free State sophomore Jayden Williams attempts to dribble past Shawnee Mission South defender at Free State High on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.

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Free State sophomore Brendan Barrett shoots over a Shawnee Mission South defender at Free State High on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.

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Free State sophomore Jayden Williams drives past Shawnee Mission South defense while playing at Free State High on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.

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Free State senior Bennett Nagel shoots a 3-pointer while playing against Shawnee Mission South at Free State High on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.

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Free State High’s dance and cheer teams line up on the court at Free State High during their senior night ceremony on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.

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Free State boys basketball senior Bennett Nagel is honored during senior night on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.

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Free State girls basketball senior Addie Fulscher is greeted by a teammate at Free State High during the senior night ceremony on Feb. 13, 2026.

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Free State girls basketball senior Libby Easter is greeted by teammates at Free State High during the senior night ceremony on Feb. 13, 2026.

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The two seniors on the Free State girls basketball team line up on the court at Free State High during their senior night ceremony on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.

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Free State boys basketball seniors Bennett Nagel (left), Ethan Prescott (center) and Jadon Clock team line up on the court at Free State High during their senior night ceremony on Feb. 13, 2026.

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Free State boys basketball seniors Bennett Nagel (left) and Ethan Prescott line up on the court at Free State High during the senior night ceremony on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.

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Free State senior guard Libby Easter laughs as she steps off the court during her final home game as a Firebird while playing against Shawnee Mission South at Free State High on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.

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Free State freshman guard Morgan McClorey dribbles down the court while playing against Shawnee Mission South at Free State High on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.

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Free State senior guard Libby Easter watches her shot after shooting a 3-pointer while playing against Shawnee Mission South at Free State High on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.

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Free State freshman guard Quinlynn Vail shoots a layup while playing against Shawnee Mission South at Free State High on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.

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Free State freshman guard Morgan McClorey prepares to shoot a layup while playing against Shawnee Mission South at Free State High on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.

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Free State junior forward Sarai Preston battles through a double team while playing against Shawnee Mission South at Free State High on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.

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Free State freshman guard Morgan McClorey watches her layup go in the basket while playing against Shawnee Mission South at Free State High on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.

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Free State senior guard Addie Fulscher shoots a 3-pointer while playing against Shawnee Mission South at Free State High on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.

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Free State freshman guard Taylor Hulcher shoots a layup while playing against Shawnee Mission South at Free State High on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.