North Central Kansas Football Previews – 8-Man Division I
Canton-Galva Last Season: 4-5 Canton-Galva enters 2026 believing it is in a better roster cycle after graduating only two seniors last year and three the
North Central Kansas Football Previews – Class 1A
Belle Plaine Last Season: 0-9 Belle Plaine starts over in 2026 under first-year head coach Curtis Albin after an 0-9 season, but the Dragons believe
North Central Kansas Football Previews – Class 2A
Beloit High School Last Season: 6-4 Beloit enters 2026 with high expectations after a 6-4 season and a playoff win over Lakin before falling to
Holcomb Longhorns – Football Preview – Presented by WSU Tech
Holcomb went 9–1 and has stacked back‑to‑back nine‑win seasons (9–3 in 2024, 9–1 in 2025), setting a high bar for 2026. Head coach Trey Teeter,
Gardner Edgerton Trailblazers – Cross Country Team Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Lenexa
The Gardner Edgerton girls cross country program believes this could be the season it takes another step forward. The Blazers will feature a mix of
Topeka High Trojans Boys Soccer Team Preview – Presented by David Tew Agency – Shelter Insurance
The Topeka High boys soccer team enters the 2026 season looking to build on a 9-6-2 campaign while replacing several key contributors from last year’s
Great Bend Panthers – Football Preview – Presented by Visit Wichita
Great Bend went 11–1 last season, posting a sub‑state runner‑up finish in the best four‑year run in program history at 33–9. Head coach Erin Beck,
Shawnee Heights Cross Country – Presented by KTAG
A new coach is bringing a familiar face back to Shawnee Heights High School as the cross country program prepares for the upcoming season. Jeremy
Elkhart Wildcats – Football Preview – Presented by Visit Wichita
Elkhart went 1–8 but snapped a two‑year losing streak and believes it can keep climbing if the program continues to buy in. Head coach Craig
Blue Valley West Boys Soccer – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Leawood
Blue Valley West enters the boys soccer season looking to build on an 18-3 campaign while navigating a roster that features plenty of young talent
Football Preview VALLEY CENTER HIGH SCHOOL HORNETS
Valley Center High School, led by head coach Scott L’Ecuyer, brings a prolific passing attack into 2026 built around two record-setting wide receivers. The Hornets’
Football Preview TREGO COMMUNITY – WAKEENEY GOLDEN EAGLES
Trego Community–WaKeeney, coached by Pat Haxton, will once again build its offense around workhorse back Jack Connes. Connes has been a centerpiece of the Golden