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Free State players celebrate during the school's first football game, September 5, 1997.

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Free State plays in its first game, September 5, 1997.

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Free State vs. Olathe South, September 11, 1997.

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Lawrence High's John Williams brings down FSHS' Chris Wheatley, October 24, 1997.

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Free State plays against Shawnee Heights, September 17, 1998.

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Free State tailback Chris Wheatley rushes for a first down after an extended delay in a game. This game was played October 15, 1998.

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Lawrence High defenders Riley Scott, #10, Clint Morgan, #85, and Simon Cordova, #20, break up Free State's last pass attempt for the win. The pass was intended for Free State receiver Jason Butt, #4. This game took place October 29, 1998.

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Free State defenders, Jeremiah Feurt, #64 rear, and Brian Erb, #41 on ground, go to work on bringing down Olathe North's #43, Darren Sproles, Friday night in Olathe. This game took place on September 3, 1999.

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Chris Wheatley, Free State High School running back drags Shawnee Heights defense back Wes Wilson as Wheatley adds to his yardage total in a win against the Thunderbirds. This game took place September 17, 1999.

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Free State's #42 Jeff Frenya bulls his way through the Leavenworth Pioneers' defensive line during a game October 15, 1999.

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Free State and Lawrence High face off in a city showdown game October 29, 1999.

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Free State plays Shawnee Mission West, September 1, 2000.

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Free State plays Shawnee Mission West, September 1, 2000.

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Free State's Frankie Noyola evades Olathe South's Adam Jensen after catching a pass during the second quarter of a game, October 5, 2000.

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Free State takes the field October 19, 2000.

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Free State quarterback Matt Berner makes a break for the end zone in the second half against Shawnee Mission South. This game took place September 13, 2001.

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Free State receiver Jeremiah Gress hauls in a long pass while Lawrence High defensive back Mike Morrell gives chase. This game took place October 19, 2001.

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Free State's Damienn Patton runs through the tackle of Lawrence High defensive back Brian Seymour in the first half. This game took place October 19, 2001.

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Free State head coach Bob Lisher greets his players after their second touchdown in the first half. This game took place October 19, 2001.

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Free State running back David Allen drags a pair of Topeka High defenders during a run in the second half. This game took place September 20, 2002.

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Free State High quarterback Matt Berner connects with Dain Dillingham for one of three touchdowns against Olathe East on Friday at Memorial Stadium. This game took place September 27, 2002.

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Free State defenders swat down a pass intended for Olathe East's receiver near the goal line. Free State took possession of the ball after the play. Dillingham caught three touchdowns. This game took place September 27, 2002.

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Free State's defence wraps up Shawnee Mission East's Paul Lewis. The Lancers defeated the Firebirds 21-17 at Shawnee Mission South's field. This game took place November 9, 2002.

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Free State Senior Tyree Payne (47) reaches out for a tackle in the 3rd quarter of the game against Olathe South at Memorial Stadium September 12, 2003.

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Free State's Cole Douglas takes out Shawnee Mission West's D.J. Barnett for a loss of yardage in the first half at Memorial Stadium. This game took place September 19, 2003.

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Free State's Will Malcolm fights off Shawnee Mission West's Vinnie Gay in the second half. This game took place September 19, 2003.

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Free State's Cole Douglas charges through Topeka High's Kenny Dawkins for a short run. The Firebirds defeated the Trojans 28-7 at Hummer Sports Park October 24, 2003.