Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_56 (average INTEGER, evening_gown VARCHAR, state VARCHAR)
### Question:
What is the highest average for a contestant with an evening gown larger than 9.449 from Kansas?
### Answer:
SELECT MAX(average) FROM table_name_56 WHERE evening_gown > 9.449 AND state = "kansas"