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The Free State softball team’s seniors are honored on senior night after a 14-8 win against Shawnee Mission Northwest on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

photo by: Val Montanez/Special to the Journal-World

Free State senior Allie Shimanek is honored on senior night after a 14-8 win against Shawnee Mission Northwest on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

photo by: Val Montanez/Special to the Journal-World

Free State senior Rory Scarlett is honored on senior night after a 14-8 win against Shawnee Mission Northwest on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

photo by: Val Montanez/Special to the Journal-World

Free State senior Lailah Lewis is honored on senior night after a 14-8 win against Shawnee Mission Northwest on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

photo by: Val Montanez/Special to the Journal-World

Free State senior Sophia Halton is honored on senior night after a 14-8 win against Shawnee Mission Northwest on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

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Free State freshman Leah Wilson scores after entering the game as a pinch runner against Shawnee Mission Northwest on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Free State senior catcher Rory Scarlett (18) celebrates at home with her teammates after a sacrifice hit scores two against Shawnee Mission Northwest on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Free State junior pitcher AJ Collins makes a gesture with her fist after releasing a pitch while playing against Shawnee Mission Northwest on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Free State sophomore Jace Feurt winds up in the circle while playing Shawnee Mission Northwest on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Free State junior pitcher AJ Collins releases the ball in the circle while playing Shawnee Mission Northwest on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Free State senior shortstop Sophia Halton prepares to throw the ball to first for the out against Shawnee Mission Northwest on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Free State senior shortstop Sophia Halton throws the ball to first base after getting the out at second against Shawnee Mission Northwest on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Lawrence.

photo by: Val Montanez/Special to the Journal-World

Free State sophomore Jace Feurt winds up in the circle while playing Shawnee Mission Northwest on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Lawrence.

photo by: Val Montanez/Special to the Journal-World

Free State freshman Avery Sack throws down her bat after a hit against Shawnee Mission Northwest on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Free State senior shortstop Sophia Halton throws the ball to first after a ground ball against Shawnee Mission Northwest on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Free State senior third baseman Lailah Lewis catches a pop fly against Shawnee Mission Northwest on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Free State senior outfielder Riley Schierling prepares for the next at-bat after hitting a double against Shawnee Mission Northwest on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Lawrence.

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Free State senior catcher Rory Scarlett swings at a pitch while playing Shawnee Mission Northwest on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Lawrence.