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Free State running back Maddon Brittingham (33) runs the ball on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State quarterback Finn Moore (8) looks to make a move on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State quarterback Finn Moore (8) runs forward on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State wide receiver Packson McDaniel (3) plows forward on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State quarterback Finn Moore (8) makes a pass on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State defensive back Devin Ward (2) makes a tackle on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State safety Donnie Krehbiel (24) is pictured on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State running back Maddon Brittingham (33) celebrates on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State running back Maddon Brittingham (33) celebrates after scoring a touchdown on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State running back Maddon Brittingham (33) is pictured on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State running back Maddon Brittingham (33) celebrates on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State running back Maddon Brittingham (33) celebrates on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State running back Maddon Brittingham (33) crosses the plane on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State wide receiver Alijah Beckum (1) is pictured on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State quarterback Rohan Patel (16) is pictured on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State running back Maddon Brittingham (33) runs forward on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State quarterback Finn Moore (8) runs forward on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State quarterback Finn Moore (8) gets tackled by Blue Valley West defenders on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State quarterback Finn Moore (8) runs the ball on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State quarterback Finn Moore (8) looks to make a move on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State running back Maddon Brittingham (33) charges forward on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State running back Maddon Brittingham (33) runs down the sideline on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State linebacker Brandon Lutz (15) chases a Blue Valley West player on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State quarterback Rohan Patel (16) passes the ball on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State wide receiver AJ Kimzey (14) kicks the ball on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State wide receiver AJ Kimzey (14) kicks the ball on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State wide receiver AJ Kimzey (14) lines up for a kick on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State running back Maddon Brittingham (33) charges forward on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State running back Maddon Brittingham (33) catches a pass on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State wide receiver AJ Kimzey (14) lines up for a kick on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State running back Maddon Brittingham (33) stands over a Blue Valley West player after scoring a touchdown on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State running back Maddon Brittingham (33) runs the ball on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State quarterback Finn Moore (8) takes a snap on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State quarterback Finn Moore (8) awaits a snap on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State quarterback Finn Moore (8) celebrates after scoring a touchdown on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State quarterback Finn Moore (8) celebrates after scoring a touchdown on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State quarterback Finn Moore (8) takes the snap on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State quarterback Finn Moore (8) throws the ball on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State quarterback Finn Moore (8) awaits a snap on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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The Free State offense huddles on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State gets pumped up before the game on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State captains are pictured on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State captains are pictured on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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(left to right) Free State quarterback Finn Moore (8), offensive line Reece Wilmes (71), safety Mark Ke (7) and running back Maddon Brittingham (33) are pictured on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State offensive lineman Braelan Robinson (75) is pictured on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State offensive lineman / defensive lineman Brian Ginyard (54) is pictured on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State players run onto the field on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State wide receiver Alijah Beckum (1) is pictured on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State wide receiver Alijah Beckum (1) is pictured on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State running back Maddon Brittingham (33) is pictured on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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A general view of a Lawrence Free State football trunk on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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A general view of a Lawrence Free State football trunk on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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A general view of a Lawrence Free State football trunk on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State quarterback Rohan Patel (16) is pictured on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State defensive end Van Wedermyer (89) is pictured on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State running back Reid Graham (25) is pictured on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State linebacker Kenton Christwell (52) is pictured on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State defensive lineman James Kahungura (79) is pictured on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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A general view of Blue Valley District Activity Complex on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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A general view of Blue Valley District Activity Complex on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State wide receiver Packson McDaniel (3), offensive lineman Reece Wilmes (71) and wide receiver Dean Nuzum (88) are pictured on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State defensive ends are pictured on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.

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Free State defensive ends are pictured on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex ANT-DAC in Overland Park.