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Wichita Eagle

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Kansas high school football playoffs: Ranking the final 8 teams in every class

The road to a Kansas high school football state championship is down to the final eight teams in each classification. With the regional round complete, only the top contenders remain in the 2026 KSHSAA playoffs. Here are The Eagle’s updated rankings of the eight teams still standing in every classification, from Class 6A through 6-man. Kansas Class 6A football rankings 1. Mill Valley (10-0, LW: 1) Last week: 47-7 win vs. Olathe South. This week: vs. No. 8 Olathe North (7-3). 2. Derby (10-0, LW: 2) Last week: 56-14 win vs. Lawrence Free State. This week: vs. No. 7 Wichita Northwest (8-2). 3. Manhattan (8-2, LW: 3) Last week: 36-14 win vs. Garden City. This week: at No. 4 Maize (9-1). 4. Maize (9-1, LW: 4) Last week: 39-11 win vs. Washburn Rural. This week: vs. No. 3 Manhattan (8-2). 5. Gardner-Edgerton (8-2, LW: 5) Last week: 43-21 win vs. No. 9 Blue Valley Northwest. This week: vs. No. 6 Olathe Northwest (8-2). 6. Olathe Northwest (8-2, LW: 6) Last week: 29-6 win vs. Olathe West. This week: at No. 5 Gardner-Edgerton (8-2). 7. Wichita Northwest (8-2, LW: 7) Last week: 49-6 win vs. Wichita Southeast. This week: at No.

Manhattan, KS · 2d

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Concordia High School Football Coach Brad Wildeman Resigns

Concordia High School Football Coach Brad Wildeman has announced his resignation as the leader of the Panther Football team, as announced by the USD 333 Board of Education at Monday night's meeting. Wildeman took over as the head coach for the beginning of the 2024 season, replacing Jordan Echer. Wildeman...

Concordia, KS · 4d

Kansas State Collegian

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Faculty Senate calls for ‘shared governance’ in letter to university administration

Uneasy back-and-forth discussion filled the K-State Student Union Big 12 room Tuesday afternoon as Faculty Senate voted to approve a letter to Richard Linton, president of K-State, and his vice presidents expressing concern about the limited role the note said faculty and staff have played in university decisions. During the...

Manhattan, KS · 1d

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Central Recognizes Six Seniors on Signing Day

Pictured left to right: Braelyn Diggs, Elizabeth Yoxall, Warrick VanBlaricon, Lilly VanZant, Kaylie Shultz and Katy Wagner. It was another great day to be a Mustang. Braelyn Diggs, Kaylie Shultz, Elizabeth Yoxall, Katy Wagner, Lilly VanZant and Warrick VanBlaricon were joined by family, friends and coaches as they signed letters of intent to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level.

Salina, KS · 3d

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Maize season ends in sectionals

WICHITA, Kan. (Catch it Kansas) - The Maize Eagles would not go down without a fight to the 6A reigning champions, the Manhattan Indians. Down 14-7 in the second quarter, the Eagles were in this to the very end. Ultimately, the Indians escaped the loss and once again move onto the sub-state matchup next week against Derby with the 28-24 win.

Maize, KS · 11h

KVOE

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Dr. Caron Daugherty announces upcoming departure following five years at the helm of Flint Hills Technical College

After five years of leading Flint Hills Technical College, President Dr. Caron Daugherty has announced she will be moving on to a new venture starting next year. Daugherty announced on KVOE’s Tech Talk program Tuesday morning that she will depart the college in December to assume the role of President at State Fair Community College in Sedalia, Missouri. Daugherty, who came to Emporia back in the summer of 2021, says there is “so much about this that is bittersweet.”

Emporia, KS · 3d

KVOE

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Emporia State University, Flint Hills Technical College and Newman Regional Health leadership sign new MOU committing each entity to collaborative efforts to further medical education into the future

Just two days after signing a new two-plus-two articulation agreement for students in the Flint Hills Technical College Graphic Arts Technology program, FHTC and Emporia State University leadership convened Thursday morning for another signing, this time joined by representatives of Newman Regional Health. The signing, held at the ESU Nursing...

Emporia, KS · 2d

KSNT News

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JAG-K celebrates 10 years at Seaman High School as work continues to help Kansas students find jobs

Governor Laura Kelly, along with other education leaders in Kansas, are celebrating the work of one non-profit organization helping students find careers.

Topeka, KS · 1d

Great Bend Post

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The University of Kansas Health System GB Campus announces leadership transition

The University of Kansas Health System has announced an upcoming leadership transition at its Great Bend Campus. Effective Jan. 1, 2027, John Worden, currently chief executive officer of the Great Bend Campus, will become CEO of the St. Francis Campus in Topeka. Worden will succeed Scott Campbell, who announced his...

Great Bend, KS · 3d

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NEA-Topeka, USD 501 remain in mediation over contract

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The National Education Association - Topeka (NEA-T) and Topeka Unified School District 501 remain in mediation over its contract. NEA-T, a teachers’ union, said it’s seeking a “fair” contract for USD 501 certified employees. According to NEA-T, the Kansas National Education Association...

Topeka, KS · 19h

KVOE

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ESU Teachers College announces new Hornet Tutoring Hub for community

The Emporia State University Teachers College is rolling out a brand new resource for the entire community. On KVOE’s ESU Buzz Thursday morning, Dean of the Teachers College Dr. Sara Schwerdtfeger and Assisstant Professor Dr. Sharice Adkins announced the new Hornet Tutoring Hub. The hub provides tutoring services from ESU students to pre-K through 12 students in Emporia, a service developed after the Teachers College kept receiving many requests from community members, according to Schwerdtfeger.

Emporia, KS · 1d

KSNT News

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Kansas Board of Education replacing five of its members after November general election

TOPEKA (KSNT) — Four new Republicans and one new Democrat will be joining the Kansas Board of Education in 2027, and they’re sharing more about their goals for K-12 Monday. Kansas voters cast their ballots during the 2026 general election on Nov. 3. On the ballot were races such as the governor’s seat, an open […]

Kansas · 4d

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Billeter Adds Two High School Guards On First Day of NCAA Signing Period

Emporia State opens this basketball season on Friday in St. Joseph, Mo. but coach Tom Billeter and his staff are continuing to load for the future. Nedas and Nojus Venckus from Lockport Township HS in Illinois will be attending Emporia State next year and playing basketball for the Hornets. "We...

Emporia, KS · 2d

KSNT News

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Scholar Athlete of the Week: Landon Gilbert Royal Valley High School

TOPEKA (FOX 43) – This week’s Scholar Athlete of the Week is Landon Gilbert from Royal Valley High School. Landon is a three-sport athlete at Royal Valley High School. He is captain of the football team, basketball team and participates in track and field, making three state track appearances. Landon is also the Royal Valley […]

Topeka, KS · 2d

KVOE

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Emporia State and Flint Hills Technical College sign new two-plus-two articulation agreement allowing for ‘seamless direct transfer’ for FHTC students to Emporia State

Emporia State University and Flint Hills Technical College are opening more doors for students at the post-secondary level through a recently signed agreement that will provide a seamless transition from one institution to the other. Tuesday afternoon, leadership of ESU and FHTC gathered in the college’s conference room as FHTC...

Emporia, KS · 3d

KSNT News

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‘We will continue to live for J’La’: Community honors Highland Park High School student

Family, friends and community members gathered Sunday evening to remember 17-year-old J’Lanette Harrison during a celebration of life at Highland Park High School.

Topeka, KS · 5d

JC Post

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School Board ratifies teaching contract

Geary USD 475 Board of Education members have voted to approve the teaching contract for the current school year. Superintendent Dr. Reginald Eggleston explained that negotiators were recently able to reach the agreement during mediation with the JCEA because the District received an early federal impact aid allocation. That allowed the District to provide a retention incentive to the teachers.

Geary County, KS · 4d

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THS Teachers Demonstrate Dissatisfaction by Staging “Lunch-In”

Roughly 30 Topeka High teachers gathered for a sit-in “demonstration” during lunch on Friday, Nov. 6. The sit-in—referred to as a “lunch-in” by attendees—was staged for teachers to display their dissatisfaction with the 501 district’s failure to reach a contract agreement with NEA-Topeka concerning pay with regard to inflation.

Topeka, KS · 6d

KSNT News

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Topeka West High School honors former students who made the ultimate sacrifice

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka West High School students of all grades gathered to perform and show off their hard work and training within the JROTC program in front of veterans Tuesday morning. The event on Nov. 10 included the JROTC armed regulation team and a candle-lit ceremony. Arianna Bell, a senior at Topeka West High […]

Topeka, KS · 3d

KSNT News

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Highland Park High School honors veteran staff members

TOPEKA (KSNT) – With Veterans Day on Wednesday, schools across Topeka are honoring those who have served in the military, hosting their own appreciation ceremonies. Hundreds of Highland Park High School students from all grade levels gathered to thank and honor veterans for their service on Monday, Nov. 9. Cadet Colonel Angela McCracken told 27 […]

Topeka, KS · 4d

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