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Free State guard Brendan Barrett fires a pass into the lane during the game against Shawnee Mission Northwest on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, in Shawnee.

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Free State forward Bennett Nagel celebrates with Free State guard Brendan Barrett after a 3-pointer during the game against Shawnee Mission Northwest on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, in Shawnee.

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Free State coach Dwayne Paul talks to his team during a timeout in the game against Shawnee Mission Northwest on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, in Shawnee.

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Free State guard Brendan Barrett splits the defense during the game against Shawnee Mission Northwest on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, in Shawnee.

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Free State forward Bennett Nagel works in the paint during the game against Shawnee Mission Northwest on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, in Shawnee.

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Free State guard Brendan Barrett puts up a shot in the paint during the game against Shawnee Mission Northwest on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, in Shawnee.

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Free State guard Jayden Williams brings the ball up the court during the game against Shawnee Mission Northwest on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, in Shawnee.

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Free State guard Brendan Barrett surveys the court during the game against Shawnee Mission Northwest on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, in Shawnee.

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Free State guard Quinlynn Vail dribbles at the top of the key during the game against Shawnee Mission Northwest on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, in Shawnee.

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Free State guard Morgan McClorey dribbles towards the baseline during the game against Shawnee Mission Northwest on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, in Shawnee.

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Free State guard Aedri Grooms waits for an inbounds pass during the game against Shawnee Mission Northwest on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, in Shawnee.

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Free State guard Morgan McClorey fights past her defender during the game against Shawnee Mission Northwest on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, in Shawnee.

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Free State forward Sarai Preston dives for a loose ball during the game against Shawnee Mission Northwest on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, in Shawnee.

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Free State guard Morgan McClorey works around a screen set by Free State forward Sarai Preston during the game against Shawnee Mission Northwest on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, in Shawnee.

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Free State guard Aedri Grooms works to break a press during the game against Shawnee Mission Northwest on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, in Shawnee.

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Free State forward Sarai Preston stands ready for the tipoff before the game against Shawnee Mission Northwest on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, in Shawnee.

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Free State guard Taylor Hulcher drives to the basket during the game against Shawnee Mission Northwest on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, in Shawnee.

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The Free State bench celebrates after a 3-pointer during the game against Shawnee Mission Northwest on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, in Shawnee.