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Sterling Black Bears Advance to First State Football Championship in 43 Years with Win Over Smith Center

Saturday, November 22

STERLING— For the first time in 43 years, the Sterling Black Bears are headed to a Kansas state championship football game.In a West substate battle, Sterling used two first-half touchdowns from senior running back Zane Farney and a lights-out defensive performance to knock off... Read More.

Cunningham Takes Care of Business, Returns to Six Man Championship Game

Saturday, November 22

CUNNINGHAM - Behind a stout defense that pitched a shutout, Cunningham advanced to its fifth consecutive six-man state championship game by beating Tescott 44-0 on Friday.One of those appearances was in 2021, before KSHSAA officially recognized six-man football. The Wildcats won the title in... Read More.

Central Christian Plays Well in Season-Ending Loss to Victoria

Saturday, November 15

Central Christian had their season come to a close with a loss to Victoria 36-22 on Friday in Hutchinson in the Eight-man Division 2 quarterfinals.Defense dominated the first quarter as the teams turned the ball over on downs each of their first 3 possessions. ... Read More.

Smith Center Holds on to Beat Moundridge

Saturday, November 15

The Moundridge Wildcats saw their season come to a close Friday night in the sectional round of the Class 1A playoffs with a 22-14 loss at Smith Center.After Moundridge scored on a 17-yard touchdown run by senior quarterback Kaizer Kanitz early in the first... Read More.

Sterling Holds Off Trinity Catholic in Classic 1A Playoff Game

Saturday, November 15

No team had pushed undefeated Sterling all year like Trinity Catholic did Friday in Sterling during the Class 1A quarterfinals.Sterling was up to the challenge, and the Black Bears stopped a potential game-tying two-point conversion in the final minute to preserve a 44-42 win... Read More.

Central Christian Rolls by Logan/Palco, Advancing to Quarterfinals

Sunday, November 9

Central Christian got off to a fast start as Piercen Huff took the opening kickoff 73 yards for a touchdown, and after the PAT by Cael Kooiman, the Cougars led 8-0 just 11 seconds into the game, and the Cougars would go on to... Read More.

Haven’s Season Ends With Loss to Phillipsburg

Sunday, November 9

The Haven Wildcats traveled to Phillipsburg for the second round of the Class 2A playoffs Friday night, and their season would conclude with a 52-22 loss.Phillipsburg would dominate the game with the flexbone offense and score on its first four possessions of the first... Read More.

Sterling Remains Undefeated After Routing Marion

Sunday, November 9

The Sterling Black Bears left no doubt in their playoff matchup with Marion Friday night, rolling past the Warriors 53–14 to capture a Class 1A Regional Championship.After forcing a punt on Marion’s second series, Zane Farney broke loose for a 77-yard touchdown run midway... Read More.

Trinity Catholic Routs Republic County, Winning Regional Championship

Saturday, November 8

Luke Kerns rushed for a season-best 179 yards, and Trinity Catholic had its best offensive game of the season on Friday in the second round of the Class 1A playoffs in a 43-14 win at Republic County.It's the first regional championship for the Celtics... Read More.

Hays Stops Salthawks Offense in 5A Playoff

Saturday, November 8

Hutchinson High couldn't get its offense on track Friday, as the Salthawks managed just 195 yards and turned it over three times in a 27-6 loss to Hays in the second round of the Class 5A playoffs at Gowans Stadium.It's the second straight year... Read More.

Hillsboro Hangs on Late to Top Ellsworth for a Second Time

Sunday, November 2

The Hillsboro Trojans hosted the Ellsworth Bearcats in the first round of the Class 2A playoffs on Friday night, and Hillsboro would hold on late for the 18-17 victory.Unlike the first matchup between these two teams back on Oct. 3, won by Hillsboro 54-32,... Read More.

Sterling Dusts Off Herington in Playoff Opener

Sunday, November 2

STERLING - The Sterling Black Bears rolled through the opening round of the Class 1A playoffs Friday night, thumping the Herington Railers 63–6.Sterling wasted no time putting points on the board. On their first possession, Zane Farney broke loose for a 36-yard touchdown run... Read More.