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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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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
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Rossville Pulls Away from Olpe in 1A Sectional Round

The Rossville Bulldogs used a strong ground game and a fast start to take down the Olpe Eagles, 35-10, in the 1A football playoff sectional round in Rossville. Both teams entered the postseason matchup with identical 8-2 records, but Rossville controlled much of the contest behind a powerful rushing attack and a balanced offensive performance.

Rossville, KS · 13h
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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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Carroll shuts out undefeated Andover to advance to substate

Bishop Carroll knocked off undefeated Andover 3-0 Friday night in sectionals to advance to the 5A substate round

Andover, KS · 9h

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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 · 22h

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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

KSN News

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National signing day: Kansas high school athletes make commitments

KSN will be at several Kansas schools as student-athletes sign with college programs.

Kansas · 3d

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It’s ‘Elite Eight’ Time in Kansas High School State Football Playoffs

It’s “Elite Eight” time in each of the nine classes in the Kansas high school state football playoffs. There will be 36 games played on Friday night in the sectionals (quarterfinals) round. The winners of each of the nine classes will advance to the “Final Four” semifinal...

Kansas · 1d

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Four Bullpup Softball Players Make College Choices Official

McPHERSON, Kan. – Wednesday was the first Signing Day ceremony of the 2026-27 school year at McPherson High School. Four Bullpup softball players penned their name on the dotted line to play collegiately in 2027-28. Rylie Whitfield signed to play at the Division I level at Southeast Missouri State,...

Mcpherson, KS · 3d

Wichita Eagle

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Live updates: KSHSAA Football State Championships sectional playoff scores

Here are live updates from the KSHSAA Football State Championships sectional playoffs. Be sure to follow along for changes throughout the night:. KSHSAA Football State Championships sectional playoff scores. This article originally appeared on The Hutchinson News: Live updates: KSHSAA Football State Championships sectional playoff scores. Our editors independently choose...

Kansas · 1d

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Three Bullpup Baseball Players Sign to Play Collegiately

McPHERSON, Kan. – McPherson High School held their Signing Day ceremony for baseball and softball players on Wednesday. Three Bullpup baseball players signed to play at the college level for the 2027-28 school year. All three will be playing in the Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference as Carter Bengtson...

Mcpherson, KS · 3d

KSNT News

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Artificial intelligence policy implemented by Kansas Board of Education

TOPEKA (KSNT) — Kansas public school districts and accredited nonpublic schools will be required to develop policies outlining how technology is used in classrooms. The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) announced in a press release that the Kansas State Board of Education created the policy earlier this week. The policy establishes statewide minimum requirements […]

Kansas · 1d

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Kansas high school football sectionals predictions

County: 2-0 For the season: 198-56 (78%) County season: 81-19 (81%)

Butler County, KS · 1d

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KPreps Ranks Kansas Eight-Man I, Eight-Man II and Six-Man Football Teams

The Week 11 K Preps Kansas Eight-Man Division I, Eight-Man Division II and Six-Man high school football polls were released on Monday. Lincoln (10-0) is ranked No. 1 in Eight-Man I, followed by South Central-Coldwater (8-1), Leoti-Wichita County (10-0), Oswego (10-0) and Clifton-Clyde (9-1). Axtell (10-0) is ranked No 1...

Kansas · 1d

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Taking a break: KSHSAA dead period

Every year, the Kansas State High School Activities Association, also known as KSHSAA, gives student-athletes the opportunity to have a week off from all school-related sports and activities. Meaning no practices, rehearsals, or workouts. There are three KSHSAA dead weeks in the entire year. Between the transitions of fall and winter sports, winter break, and in the summer over the Fourth of July. Head coach Kevin Bordewick of girls basketball and volleyball gives his opinions on KSHSAA’s dead week.

Kansas · 1d

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Bullpups Survive Wellington to Clinch 4A Semifinal Berth

McPHERSON, Kan. – McPherson High School football battled a pesky Wellington team on Friday night at Brubaker Family Stadium. Trailing late, the Bullpups made key plays down the stretch for a 27-24 win over the Crusaders. After a slow offensive start for both teams, Chase Lowery recovered a fumble...

Mcpherson, KS · 21h

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Friday Night Blitz: Matchups, scores for Kansas state quarterfinals, Missouri district championships

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - High school football playoffs continue in Kansas and Missouri Friday night. Tune in for KCTV5 News at 10 for highlights and scores from all the big games in our ‘Friday Night Blitz.’. Here are the matchups on both sides of the state line:. Kansas...

Kansas · 1d

Kansas Reflector

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Opinion: Telling local stories — on Kansas college campuses and elsewhere — demands elusive courage

“I should write about that,” I said to my wife as we walked through our Leawood neighborhood a few weeks ago.  “Yeah,” she agreed. “You should.” With our dog leading the way, we had just walked past a front yard decorated for Halloween — but with a bizarre political twist. Fake cemetery headstones jutted from […]

Leawood, KS · 1d

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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