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Ben is another ultimate Firebird. He started all 4 years playing middle infield and pitcher. He was a part of 95 team wins including two third place State finishes, a State runner-up and Championship title.
‘23: 18 wins
‘24: 23 wins
‘25: 28 wins
‘26: 26 wins
Team wins: 95
Writing this with a heavy heart. End of an era. Nothing short of absolute greatness. This man commanded an army like no other. You will be missed Coach Hill.💚
End of an era:
Since opening its doors in 3 decades ago, Free State has only had 1 baseball coach.
Mike Hill has decided to hand over his job to someone new. He does so at a time when the program is as successful as ever.
Last 11 yrs = 10 state app, 2 state titles, ♾ memories
FINAL | Washburn Rural 4, Free State 3
Eli Berns is called out at home trying to score on a wild pitch. Washburn Rural is your Class 6A state champion.
An incredible season for Free State comes to an end with a 27-5 record.
‘26 SS/RHP Ben Graves (@LFSHSBaseball & @ORUBaseball)
Impacted the game on both sides of the ball in this one.
Drove an RBI 3B to the wall I. The pull side gap.
On the mound, delivered a gutsy complete game performance, allowing just 2 runs sending the Firebirds to the 6A state championship game.
FIREBIRDS ARE CHAMPIONSHIP BOUND 🔥⚾
Lawrence Free State takes down Shawnee Mission South to advance to the 6A State Baseball Championship.
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Ben fucking Graves just through 106 pitch complete game, on top of a triple in a state semifinals game. Theres levels to this shit. #skobirds@barstoolsms
FINAL | Free State 3, Shawnee Mission South 2
A three-run fourth is enough as Ben Graves strikes out the side (all looking) to send the Firebirds into tomorrow’s championship game.
We are proud of these 3 young men crossing that stage tonight. @bennett_nagel22@ClockJadon and @EthanPres7 .. You all are destined to go on and do great things. Proud of you all.
@BarstoolFSHS@Barstool__MV Almost like u just copy every other barstool . Maybe u should be switch things up after being one of the only teams to loose to sorry ass ON
‼️GAMEDAY AT MILL VALLEY at 4:30‼️
Show up to watch this thief get dicked by Zane Shaw. This degenerate needs to be locked up asap. Idk what’s worse, stealing Ketel Marte’s bat, snorting coke before games, or that ugly ass gf🤣🤣🤣.
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