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Here are the high school football playoff scores from this week's games around KC

The high school playoffs are underway for teams in Missouri and Kansas. Here are scores from postseason games played on Friday, Nov. 6 across the Kansas City metro. Kansas football state championships Friday’s area regionals Baldwin 29, Topeka Hayden 28 Basehor-Linwood 41, Piper 14 Bishop Miege 31, St. Thomas Aquinas 28 Blue Valley 42, Washington 0 Centralia 28, McLouth 20 Derby 56, Lawrence Free State 14 De Soto 21, St. James Academy 17 Eudora 24, Lansing 14 Gardner Edgerton 43, Blue Valley Northwest 21 Jefferson West 48, Burlington 6 Mill Valley 47, Olathe South 7 Nemaha Central 22, Wellsville 21, OT Olathe North 10, Lawrence 6 Olathe Northwest 29, Olathe West 6 Ottawa 42, Sumner Academy 7 Spring Hill 33, Blue Valley North 20 St. Marys 24, Jefferson County North 8 Tonganoxie 38, Louisburg 20 Saturday’s area game Lighhouse Christian at Christ Prep, 4:30 p.m. Missouri football state championships Friday’s area district semifinals Adrian 37, Sherwood 8 Appleton City 58, Rich Hill 20 Bishop LeBlond 54, Northland Christian 8 Blue Springs 28, Lee’s Summit 14 Blue Springs South 28, Columbia Rock Bridge 7 Boonville 14, Clinton 7 Brookfield 38, West Platte 14 Butler 70, Lone Jack with Kingsville 14 East

Kansas City Metropolitan Area, MO · 10h

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Varsity Football Wins First Round of Districts

At the season’s first playoff game, students filled the stands, eager to support the Eagles. The theme was blackout, and as always, our student section showed up. From the opening kick, both teams struggled to gain an offensive rhythm. Liberty’s #17 Rocky Clark (10) brought down Central’s #25 Seth Nichols (10) as Central tried to establish a strong line of defense. Both teams’ defensive lines fought, but ultimately neither was able to score in the first quarter.

Liberty, MO · 3d
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Bishop Ward faculty member under investigation for allegation of misconduct

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A faculty member at Bishop Ward High School is under investigation after being accused of misconduct. FOX4 obtained a letter from Principal Kevin O’Brien that was sent to families at the school. It says that, as of Oct. 29, the faculty member has been placed on administrative leave “due to an allegation of behavior inconsistent with our safe environment policies.”

Kansas City, MO · 2d
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Hornets Blanked in District Semifinal at St. Pius X

The Chillicothe Hornets traveled to Kansas City for the Class 3 District 8 semifinal against the St. Pius X Warriors on Friday night. Following the Hornets upset of Macon last weekend, the 5 seed Chillicothe was set for a matchup against the top seeded Warriors on the road. Chillicothe gained...

Chillicothe, MO · 10h
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Chillicothe High School softball pitcher Landry Marsh commits to play at Northwest Missouri State

CHILLICOTHE, Mo. (KQTV) - One of the best high school softball pitchers in the state announced where she's playing in college, as Chillicothe's Landry Marsh will stay close to home as she commits to play for Northwest Missouri State in Maryville in Division II. Marsh had an incredible career with...

Chillicothe, MO · 21h

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Mid-Buchanan volleyball’s valiant effort falls just short in 5 set thriller to New Covenant Academy in the Class 2 State Semis

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) - The Mid-Buchanan High School volleyball team gave all it had Wednesday night against the #1 team in Class 2, New Covenant Academy. But it was not enough, as Mid-Buchanan falls just short in the Class 2 State Semifinals, 3-2 (10-25, 25-22, 25-17, 25-27, 12-15). The...

Faucett, MO · 2d

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Jason Sudeikis' Notre Dame family ties make him perfect College GameDay guest picker

Instead of going with Jon Bon Jovi and "Living on a Prayer", ESPN's College GameDay will go with Ted Lasso's "Believe" mantra. Jason Sudeikis was selected as this week's celebrity guest picker in South Bend for the Notre Dame-Miami showdown . Sudeikis, known for his role as Ted Lasso and his decade-long run on "Saturday Night Live", said his grandfather and uncle graduated from Notre Dame. "With deep family roots right here at Notre Dame, having him on campus feels like home," the Fighting Irish's official athletics X account posted Thursday . Thrilled to announce Jason Sudeikis as this week’s @CollegeGameDay guest picker With deep family roots right here at Notre Dame, having him on campus feels like home ☘️ #GoIrish | #CollegeGameDay pic.twitter.com/4Y6vj5Pxao — The Fighting Irish (@FightingIrish) November 5, 2026 Another of Sudeikis' uncles, George Wendt — Norm on "Cheers" — attended Notre Dame but was expelled his junior year after posting a 0.00 GPA. "I flunked out," he told the Kansas City Star in a 2016 interview . "I basically quit and didn't inform the university. I'd moved off campus my junior year, and I didn't think it through. I didn't have a car. It was cold.

South Bend, IN · 1d

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Chiefs Name Week 9 High School Coaches of the Week for the 2026 Season Presented by Uncrustables

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — On Wednesday, Nov. 4, the Kansas City Chiefs named their Week 9 Coach of the Week recipients for the 2026 season. Lincoln College Prep Head Coach Julius Foster (Missouri) and Washington High School Head Coach Camron Smith (Kansas) are the Week 9 selections following strong performances from their respective teams this past week.

Kansas City, KS · 2d

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Former German student returns as new German teacher

Stephen Arbeau, South’s newly assigned German teacher, is settling into the new school year with a nostalgic outlook. Having graduated from this exact school in 2015, Arbeau finds himself adjusting to his new role with a satisfying sort of ease. What could’ve been a turbulent change in his career has instead proven to be a walk down memory lane.

Kansas City, MO · 3d

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West Platte dominates Trenton in district opener

West Platte was outscored 21-7 in the final 24 minutes, 18 seconds of last Friday’s Class 2 District 8 quarterfinal. But the No. 3-seeded Blue Jays had already done plenty of damage earlier to run away with the 63-21 victory. It became apparent less than three minutes into the...

Weston, MO · 2d

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Rock Port High School volleyball sweeps Billings in Class 1 State Semis; advance to State Championship for first time

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) - The Rock Port High School volleyball team, playing in the State Semifinals for the first time since 1993 and second time ever, swept Billings 3-0 in the Class 1 Semifinals (25-18, 27-25, 25-15). The Lady Blue Jays advance to the State Championship now for the...

Rock Port, MO · 2d

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Missouri childcare subsidy waitlist grows as providers struggle to fill classrooms

Children play at Kids in Christ Academy in Kansas City with teacher Heather Malone on Oct. 23 (Steph Quinn/Missouri Independent).Missouri childcare providers have classrooms sitting empty and parents eager to fill them. But with funding stretched thin, the state isn’t approving most new applications for subsidies that would make those openings affordable.

Missouri · 2d

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Northwest revises policy on posthumous degrees, former students remain ineligible

A student’s time at Northwest does not always end with graduation. For families of a student who dies before they can earn a degree, the University’s recognition of their loved one’s life and education comes with requirements. During its meeting last week, the Board of Regents established...

Maryville, MO · 3d

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North Andrew bringing patented run-first, physical approach into district semifinal with Nodaway Valley

(Rosendale) -- The staples of North Andrew football have long been the ability to run the football and play physically on both sides of the ball. This year, the Cardinals' time-honored principles have helped them to a 9-1 record and set up a district semifinal date with Nodaway Valley on the KMAX-Stream on Friday night.

Rosendale, MO · 4d

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Platte County headed into districts on losing skid but with reason for optimism

LIBERTY, Mo. — For a significant portion of the first half, Platte County provided the type of performance meant to instill confidence for the postseason ahead. Liberty North eventually broke through and romped to a 7-0 victory on Tuesday night but not without experiencing significant resistance. The Eagles were the larger school with a better record at Liberty North High School but not in the same definitive matter as a year ago.

Platte County, MO · 6d

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KCK breaks ground on new Argentine Middle School, replacing century-old building

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - Kansas City Kansas Public Schools held a groundbreaking ceremony Friday, Oct. 30 for a new Argentine Middle School, a building the district says will open in fall 2028. Last groundbreaking for current bond projects. The new school will be built on the site of Silver...

Kansas City, KS · 7d

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The school of champions: Park Hill sees 2 alums win World Series, NBA title 4 months apart

The school of champions? That certainly has a nice ring to it for one Kansas City metro school.

Kansas City, MO · 8d

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Albany defeats Pattonsburg, advances to District 7 semifinals

ALBANY, Mo (KQTV) -- Albany moves on in the Missouri District 7 High School Football tournament after taking down Pattonsburg, Friday night. Albany will next head to Princeton in the District 7 state Semifinals on Nov. 6th.

Albany, MO · 7d

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Former high school coaches recall local pitching stars who helped Brewers to World Series

Their former high school coaches said they remember the pitchers’ character off the field the most.

Kansas City, MO · 8d

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Missouri School District Agrees To Stop Blocking Parents On Facebook After Free Speech Challenge

Photo: Court (File) A Missouri school district has agreed to change how it manages its...

Kearney, MO · 8d