North Central Kansas Football Previews – Class 4A
Abilene Last Season: 5-4 Abilene High enters 2026 looking to turn a solid winning season into something more, leaning on a strong culture and veteran leadership to steady an otherwise inexperienced roster. The Cowboys are guided by seventh-year head coach Brad Nicks, who believes the foundation built over the past six seasons will keep Abilene […]
North Central Kansas Football Previews – Class 5A
Andover Central Last Season: 5-5 Andover Central enters 2026 with a strong experience base after a 5-5 season, returning 26 lettermen plus six starters on each side of the ball from a team that lost in the regional round. Derek Tuttle’s Jaguars also return both kickers and add new schedule challenges with Maize and Maize […]
Saint Thomas Aquinas – Football Preview – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Leawood
Saint Thomas Aquinas enters the 2026 football season with a strong foundation and plenty of experience on the offensive side of the ball. The Saints went 8-2 last season and return six offensive starters as coach Randy Dreiling enters his 12th year at the school. Dreiling believes the team has the pieces to develop into […]
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. The Vikings return with eight offensive starters, bringing 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 Seaman […]
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 […]