Bishop Miege Stags – Football Preview – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Gladstone
Bishop Miege has unfinished business. The Stags enter the 2026 season as the defending Class 4A state runner-up, bringing back 18 full-time starters and 43 letter winners from a team that finished 7-6 last season. With all 11 offensive starters returning, Bishop Miege believes it has the experience and talent to make another deep postseason […]
Seaman Vikings – Football Preview – Presented by David Tew Shelter Insurance
Seaman enters the 2026 football season looking to turn last year’s 3-6 record into a springboard for a stronger finish. Although the Vikings return no offensive starters, they bring back a group of players who gained valuable varsity experience a year ago. Coach Jared Swafford believes that experience, combined with a demanding schedule, can prepare […]
Shawnee Heights Thunderbirds – Football Preview – Presented by David Tew Shelter Insurance
Shawnee Heights enters the 2026 football season with a young roster, but coach Jason Swift believes the lack of experience could create opportunities for players who have spent the offseason preparing to compete for varsity jobs. The Thunderbirds went 4-5 in 2025 and return five offensive starters and three defensive starters. Swift, entering his 24th […]
Gardner Edgerton Trailblazers – Football Preview – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Kansas City
Gardner Edgerton will enter the 2026 football season with a younger roster than it has had in recent years, putting an emphasis on development as the Trailblazers navigate a challenging schedule. Gardner Edgerton went 9-3 last season, but coach Jesse Owen knows his team will have to grow quickly this fall. The Trailblazers face a […]
Paola Panthers – Football Preview – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Leawood
The Paola football team enters the 2026 season with a mix of returning experience and new faces, hoping steady improvement throughout the fall can lead to better results. The Panthers went 5-5 last season and return five starters on both sides of the ball. While Paola graduated several talented players, coach Mike Smith believes the […]
Trego Eagles – Football Preview – Presented by WSU Tech
Trego-WaKeeney enters the 2026 football season looking to build on a 10-1 campaign while replacing several key players and leaders from last year’s team. The Eagles return five starters on both offense and defense, giving them a solid foundation. But coach Pat Haxton knows replacing the contributions and leadership of last year’s seniors will be […]
Topeka Trojans – Football Preview – Presented by David Tew Shelter Insurance
Topeka High enters the 2026 football season focused on becoming a more disciplined and physical team after finishing 3-6 a year ago. Coach Jason Filbeck said the Trojans are emphasizing execution on offense while continuing to build on a defense that has been a strength over the past two seasons. “We are making efforts to […]
Piper Pirates – Football Preview – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Kansas City
With nine returning starters and several players who gained valuable varsity experience last season, Piper football enters 2026 with optimism — and a clear understanding of the challenges ahead. The Pirates finished 5-5 last season and will look to take the next step under third-year coach Cole Orrick. Piper returns five offensive starters and a […]
Hoisington Cardinals – Football Preview – Presented by WSU Tech
After putting together a 10-1 season in 2025, Hoisington High School enters the 2026 football season with a clear goal: finish the job and win a state championship. Coach Zach Baird, who is entering his 12th year at Hoisington, said the Cardinals know there are areas they must improve if they want to make a […]
Basehor-Linwood Football – Team Spotlight – Presented by KTAG
Basehor-Linwood enters the 2026 football season facing the challenge that comes with success: replacing a large senior class while trying to build on a 12-1 season that ended with a state runner-up finish. Coach Rod Stallbaumer, who is entering his 13th year at Basehor-Linwood, knows the Bobcats will look different this season. Still, he believes […]