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Free State junior Aedri Grooms goes up for a layup at Mill Valley on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 in Shawnee.

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Free State sophomore Brayden DeBruin is fouled while driving to the basket at Mill Valley on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 in Shawnee.

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Free State senior Bennett Nagel puts up a one-handed shot at Mill Valley on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 in Shawnee.

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Free State senior Ethan Prescott is fouled while going up for a layup at Mill Valley on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 in Shawnee.

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Free State sophomore Brenden Barrett acknowledges an assist at Mill Valley on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 in Shawnee.

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Free State sophomore Brenden Barrett hits a 3-pointer at Mill Valley on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 in Shawnee.

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Lawrence Free State senior Bennett Nagel passes the ball to a teammate after gaining control of a loose ball at Mill Valley on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 in Shawnee.

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Free State sophomore Brendan Barrett breaks away from a defender at Mill Valley on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 in Shawnee.

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Free State senior Bennett Nagel lines up a free throw at Mill Valley on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 in Shawnee.

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Free State sophomore Brendan Barrett dives for a loose ball at Mill Valley on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 in Shawnee.

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Free State sophomore Jadon Clock makes a heavily defended layup at Mill Valley on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 in Shawnee.

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Free State head coach Dwayne Paul talks with his team during a break in play at Mill Valley on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 in Shawnee.

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Free State freshman Taylor Hulcher drives to the basket at Mill Valley on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 in Shawnee.

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Free State junior Aedri Grooms makes a layup at Mill Valley on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 in Shawnee.

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Free State freshman Quinnlynn Vail hits a 3-pointer at Mill Valley on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 in Shawnee.

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Free State senior Libby Easter makes a 3-pointer at Mill Valley on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 in Shawnee.

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Free State freshman Quinlynn Vail goes up for a layup at Mill Valley on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 in Shawnee.

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Free State freshman Morgan McClorey dribbles the ball down the court at Mill Valley on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 in Shawnee.

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Free State junior Mallary Hice goes to the ground for a jump ball at Mill Valley on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 in Shawnee.

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Free State freshman Morgan McClorey passes the ball to a teammate during the game at Mill Valley on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 in Shawnee.

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Free State head coach Summer Frantz calls out instructions to her team at Mill Valley on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 in Shawnee.