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 and several options for coach Kyle Conley. The Jaguars return a deep group, but Conley said finding the right combination of players will be one of the team’s biggest tasks […]
North Central Kansas Football Previews – Class 3A
Andale High School Last Season: 13-0, 3A state champion Andale enters 2026 as the defending Class 3A state champion after a 13-0 season and another dominant postseason run under Dylan Schmidt. Even with major graduation losses, the Indians still look dangerous because they return proven all-state talent, a huge overall roster of around 88 players, […]
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 […]
Bishop Miege Boys Soccer – Team Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Kansas City
Bishop Miege boys soccer enters the 2026 season looking to replace a large senior class while relying on returning experience to remain among Kansas’ top programs. The Stags finished 16-4-1 last season and placed third at state, but 10 players from that team are gone. Coach Nate Huppe believes the players returning this season can […]
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 […]