Friday Night Fever: Week 9 w/ Previews & Predictions
2026 Picks
Brandon
Last week: 14-6
Overall: 127-31
2025 Record: 123-33
Justin
Last week: 18-2
Overall: 127-30
2025 Record: 132-22
Kraxner
Last week: 18-2
Overall: 133-24
Jake
Last week: 16-5
Overall: 125-38
2025 Record: 117-27
Boz
Last week: 16-5
Overall: 130-32
2025 Record: 123-21
BROADCAST SCHEDULE
(THURS) – 1A – Jackson Heights at Centralia – Cobra Channel
(THURS) – 2A – Cherryvale at Sabetha – Sabetha Channel
1A – Mission Valley at Jefferson County North – 93.7 KAIR
3A – Non-Playoff – Hiawatha at Eureka – Hiawatha Channel
WEEK 9 PLAYOFFS
8M-I
(6-2) Cair Paravel at (5-3) Washington County
Cair Paravel blasted Northern Heights last week, 64-14. The Lions ended in a three way tie with Lyndon and Chase County to win the district championship at 3-1. They lost to Lyndon 54-50 but beat Chase County in OT 36-34. But Chase County had the best point differential of the three in district play. So, then it came down to head-to-head with Lyndon, which they lost out on. The other loss for Cair Paravel this season was Troy.
Washington County bounced back last week, defeating Canton-Galva, 38-24. It was the Tigers first ever win over the Eagles. Under first year head coach Jake Pannbacker, Washington County has already secured a winning season.
This is the Tigers’ first winning season and first time winning at least 5 games in a season since 2022. This is the first all-time meeting between these schools.
Brandon’s Pick: Washington County
Justin’s Pick: Washington County
Kraxner’s Pick: Cair Paravel
Jake’s Pick: Washington County
Boz’s Pick: Washington County
(2-6) Pleasanton at (7-1) Clifton-Clyde
Pleasanton moved down from 1A to 8-Man D1 this season. It wasn’t too kind to the Blu-Jays. Their two wins are over St. Paul in overtime, 38-30 and over Northern Heights 38-36. Those two teams' records are a combined 2-14. They have lost their last four, including last week to Chase County, 54-6.
Clifton-Clyde was dominant this season. Under legendary, longtime head coach Russ Steinbrock, the Eagles won another district title. Their lone loss was to Axtell in week two, 56-0. Their closest win was over Washington County, 40-28 in week 7.
The Eagles will be a tough team to beat in the playoffs. This is the first all-time meeting between these two teams.
Brandon’s Pick: Clifton-Clyde
Justin’s Pick: Clifton-Clyde
Kraxner’s Pick: Clifton-Clyde
Jake’s Pick: Clifton-Clyde
Boz’s Pick: Clifton-Clyde
8M-II
(THURS) – (3-5) Hartford at (8-0) Axtell
Hartford comes in off a loss against Wakefield 76-50 in week 8. The Jaguars’ two wins against Kansas schools are a combined 3-13 this season. They run a balanced attack on offense, between running and passing. They have had three different players throw a pass this season.
Axtell dominated Frankfort last week, 54-8. Axtell led 38-8 after the first half, Wyatt Detweiler had 14 carries for 176 yards and 4 TDs. Bill Lybarger had two TD receptions. The Eagles are the number one overall seed on the east side of the 8-Man D2 bracket and are the odds on favorite to win their 5th state championship in 6 seasons.
Axtell beat Hartford in 2023, 52-6. The Eagles also beat them in 2022, 54-0.
Brandon’s Pick: Axtell
Justin’s Pick: Axtell
Kraxner’s Pick: Axtell
Jake’s Pick: Axtell
Boz’s Pick: Axtell
(2-5) Linn at (8-0) Lebo
Linn limps into the playoffs after losing three games in a row to end the regular season. They won on tiebreakers over Blue Valley-Randolph and Frankfort to get into the playoffs. Linn’s two wins this season were against teams with a record of 5-11. Their 5 losses were against teams with a combined record of 32-8.
Lebo played a perfect season, going 6-0 in their district. Their closest contest was a 30-6 win over Madison in week one. This is Lebo’s most wins in a season since 2022. This is their best start to a season since 2020.
Linn beat Lebo in the playoffs 46-0 last season. This will be the second all-time meeting between the two schools.
Brandon’s Pick: Lebo
Justin’s Pick: Lebo
Kraxner’s Pick: Lebo
Jake’s Pick: Lebo
Boz’s Pick: Lebo
(6-2) Troy at (5-3) Waverly
Troy secured the three seed last week, defeating Linn on senior night, 54-34. Kaston Jasper threw for 320 yards and 7 touchdowns in the win. Colt Jensen had 11 catches for 124 yards and 3 TD receptions. It was Troy’s first ever year in 8-Man and they came out of the toughest district in the state, 3-2 in district and 6-2 in the regular season.
Waverly finished 5-1 in their district with the lone loss being to Lebo, 62-14 in week seven. The other two losses for the Bulldogs were to Southeast Cherokee 48-20 and Madison 44-40 in the first two weeks of the season.
This is the first all-time meeting between the two schools.
Brandon’s Pick: Troy
Justin’s Pick: Troy
Kraxner’s Pick: Troy
Jake’s Pick: Troy
Boz’s Pick: Troy
(5-3) Wakefield at (7-1) Hanover
Wakefield finished 5-3 and 4-2 in their district, with the two losses being to Lebo 46-0 and Waverly 53-8. They also lost to Solomon 62-12. The Bombers have won two in a row heading into this matchup. They mostly run the football, with Nick Freeman leading the way with 1,226 yards and 17 touchdowns.
Hanover rebounded after the 28-8 loss at Axtell in week seven, by returning home and defeating Blue Valley-Randolph 67-12 in half a game. They have won 20 of their last 21. They will be a very dangerous team and look to be Axtell’s biggest threat for a state title.
Hanover beat Wakefield last season, 53-6. They are 16-1 versus Wakefield all time, with the Bombers only win coming in 1984.
Brandon’s Pick: Hanover
Justin’s Pick: Hanover
Kraxner’s Pick: Hanover
Jake’s Pick: Hanover
Boz’s Pick: Hanover
1A
(THURS) – (4-4) Jackson Heights at (5-3) Centralia
Jackson Heights bounced back from the week seven loss to Centralia, by crushing Valley Falls last week, 56-0. That was a win and get into the playoffs. Sir Peak had 5 catches for 126 yards and a TD. He also had 2 TFL’s and a fumble recovery on defense.
Centralia overcame a 12-6 second half deficit to beat Onaga, 29-12 last Friday. Quentin Alderfer had 20 carries for 249 yards and 3 TDs in the win. Centralia has won 5 straight league and district titles. Head Coach Roger Holthaus in his 5 seasons has never lost a league or district game.
These two teams just played in week 7, with the Panthers winning 30-14. Centralia has won the last 7 meetings, with Jackson Heights winning last in 2016, 22-14.
Brandon’s Pick: Centralia
Justin’s Pick: Centralia
Kraxner’s Pick: Centralia
Jake’s Pick: Centralia
Boz’s Pick: Centralia
(1-7) Mission Valley at (7-1) Jefferson County North
Mission Valley closed out the regular season last week with a 30-14 home loss against Wabaunsee which was their sixth straight loss. The Vikings are fortunate being in one of the few four-team districts so they’re in the playoffs despite going 0-3 against district opponents.
Jefferson County North won the district title last week after beating previously unbeaten McLouth 34-14. Quarterback Brody Van Dyke accounted for four touchdowns while also adding a 69-yard pick-six at the end to seal the victory.
JCN is 3-1 all-time against Mission Valley with the last meeting in 2023, the year the Chargers made the state title game. The Chargers won that game 68-7. Mission Valley’s lone win over JCN was back in 1990.
Brandon’s Pick: Jefferson County North
Justin’s Pick: Jefferson County North
Kraxner’s Pick: Jefferson County North
Jake’s Pick: Jefferson County North
Boz’s Pick: Jefferson County North
(3-5) Wabaunsee at (6-2) Valley Heights
Wabaunsee beat Mission Valley last week 30-14 to secure the 3 seed in their district. The Chargers have played some close games this season. They lost to Onaga, 14-8 in overtime on the road and 18-14 at Jackson Heights. Their three wins are against teams combined 3-21, however.
Valley Heights dominated last week, beating West Franklin 44-8 on the road. That was a 44-0 game at the half. Valley Heights has dealt with a lot of injuries this season but finally got some key pieces back last week and are expecting to get more this week. This is a dangerous team that will be tough to beat out.
Valley Heights beat Wabaunsee 64-26 back in 2023 in their last matchup. The Chargers beat Valley Heights in 2022, 56-8.
Brandon’s Pick: Valley Heights
Justin’s Pick: Valley Heights
Kraxner’s Pick: Valley Heights
Jake’s Pick: Valley Heights
Boz’s Pick: Valley Heights
(4-4) Maur Hill-Mount Academy at (4-4) St. Marys-Colgan
Maur Hill-Mount Academy finished 3rd in their district under first year head coach Jose Licon. The Ravens finished the regular season with back-to-back losses to McLouth and Pleasant Ridge. Their 4 losses this season are to teams a combined 25-7.
St. Marys Colgan finished second in their district, with the lone loss being to Olpe, 29-0. The Panthers are a perennial power, but under a first year head coach in Stu Jeck. They started the season 0-4, with losses to Girard, Riverton and Frontenac. They have rallied by picking up wins over Northeast-Arma, Uniontown, Phillipsburg and Eureka.
This will be the first all-time meeting between these two teams.
Brandon’s Pick: Colgan
Justin’s Pick: Colgan
Kraxner’s Pick: Colgan
Jake’s Pick: Colgan
Boz’s Pick: Colgan
(1-7) ACCHS at (6-2) Rossville
Atchison County won the win-and-get-in game last week against Doniphan West 42-6. Tigers quarterback Cody Falk completed 8-of-11 passes for 151 yards and two touchdowns. Jaxyn Bratton had 13 carries for 105 yards and a score, and Ben Handke added three receptions for 85 yards.
Rossville secured the district title last week with their 42-18 win over St. Marys. Landon Lewis completed 17-of-24 passes for 209 yards and a touchdown while also adding 90 yards rushing. Cael Horgan had 17 carries for 113 yards and four touchdowns. Seven different players caught a pass from Lewis led by Kelton Lacock with eight receptions for 85 yards.
Rossville is 6-1 all-time against Atchison County with the last meeting in 2023. Rossville won that game 70-0. The Tigers’ lone win over Rossville was 35-29 in overtime in the first game of the 2004 season.
Brandon’s Pick: Rossville
Justin’s Pick: Rossville
Kraxner’s Pick: Rossville
Jake’s Pick: Rossville
Boz’s Pick: Rossville
(3-5) Uniontown at (7-1) McLouth
The Uniontown Eagles closed out their regular season last week with a 54-14 home loss against Olpe. Sophomore quarterback Kyson Stock scored both Uniontown touchdowns as Olpe held Uniontown to just 84 yards of total offense. This season Stock has thrown for 636 yards and five touchdowns while leading the rushing attack with 400 yards and six more scores.
McLouth couldn’t close out the undefeated regular season last week as they lost in the district title game at JCN 34-14. It was the most points allowed this season by McLouth while it was also the least amount of points they’ve scored in a game this season.
This is the first all-time meeting between McLouth and Uniontown.
Brandon’s Pick: McLouth
Justin’s Pick: McLouth
Kraxner’s Pick: McLouth
Jake’s Pick: McLouth
Boz’s Pick: McLouth
(5-3) Onaga at (2-6) St. Marys
Onaga suffered a tough loss last week to Centralia on the road, 29-12. The Buffaloes led 6-0 after the first quarter, and 12-6 early in the third quarter. Ryder Kolterman ran for over 100 yards and a TD. He also threw a TD pass. The Buffaloes lost their last two to wrap up the season, losing at Valley Heights in week 7, 21-18. They will take the 30 minute drive south for a huge playoff game.
St. Mary’s lost last week to Rossville, 42-18 at home in the district title game. The Bears were only down 14-12 at halftime. It has been an interesting year for the Bears, going 0-6 in Big East League play, facing and playing a lot of the top teams in the league to close games. Their lone wins were against Mission Valley and Wabaunsee.
This will be the first time since 2011 that these two teams have played each other, St. Mary’s won that game 22-20. Onaga last beat the Bears in 2001, 30-28.
Brandon’s Pick: St. Marys
Justin’s Pick: St. Marys
Kraxner’s Pick: St. Marys
Jake’s Pick: St. Marys
Boz’s Pick: St. Marys
2A
(THURS) – (1-8) West Franklin at (9-0) Silver Lake – SILVER LAKE EARNS FORFEIT WIN
West Franklin closed their regular season last week with a 44-8 non-district loss at home against Valley Heights. The previous week was their only win of the season as they beat Maranatha 48-14. Wyatt Hubin led West Franklin with 81 yards rushing and a touchdown in the loss last week.
Silver Lake posted one of the most impressive wins of week eight, blanking Osage City last week 42-0 to complete the undefeated regular season. Kip Kruger completed 13-of-15 passes for 162 yards and two touchdowns. Dom Monhollon finished with 18 carries for 114 yards and three touchdowns.
Silver Lake is 4-0 all-time against West Franklin. 62-0 in 2019, 55-15 in 2018, 55-0 in 2009, and 70-0 in 2008.
Brandon’s Pick: Silver Lake
Justin’s Pick: Silver Lake
Kraxner’s Pick: Silver Lake
Jake’s Pick: Silver Lake
Boz’s Pick: Silver Lake
(THURS) – (4-4) Cherryvale at (8-0) Sabetha
Cherryvale closed out the regular season last week with a 35-12 home loss against Riverton. Quarterback Wyatt Duncan tossed two touchdown passes for Cherryvale while the rushing attack was held to just 76 yards and under three yards per carry.
Top ranked Sabetha went wire-to-wire atop the K-Prep rankings this season as they closed out the undefeated regular season last week with a 56-0 win at Horton. The Bluejays have outscored their last three opponents 143-15. The last time the Bluejays completed an undefeated regular season was 2018, and that season, they were crowned 3A State Champions.
This will be the first all-time meeting between Sabetha and Cherryvale.
Brandon’s Pick: Sabetha
Justin’s Pick: Sabetha
Kraxner’s Pick: Sabetha
Jake’s Pick: Sabetha
Boz’s Pick: Sabetha
(4-4) Royal Valley at (5-3) Baxter Springs
Royal Valley hung tough last week with Riverside at home, but ultimately, it was the Cyclones defeating the Panthers 42-30 in a game that determined the 2-seed in the district. Manny Oliveira led the rushing attack with 31 carries for well over 100 yards and two touchdowns. Landon Gilbert contributed four receptions for more than 40 yards and a touchdown.
Baxter Springs is getting hot at the right time. The Lions completed the regular season last week with their fourth straight victory as they beat Columbus on the road 17-7. There only district loss was against Caney Valley who’s 8-0. The Lions are well balanced averaging 184 passing yards and 169 rushing yards per game. Junior quarterback Cole Parrish has thrown for over 1,400 yards and 11 touchdowns while Bradley Wade has rushed for 782 yards and 11 touchdowns. Parrish has also added nine rushing touchdowns.
This will be the first all-time meeting between Royal Valley and Baxter Springs.
Brandon’s Pick: Royal Valley
Justin’s Pick: Royal Valley
Kraxner’s Pick: Royal Valley
Jake’s Pick: Royal Valley
Boz’s Pick: Royal Valley
(3-5) Oskaloosa at (7-1) Riverside
The Bears closed out the regular season last week with their best showing of the season, defeating Maranatha 54-0 which secured the No. 3 spot in the district. It’s only the second time since 2020 that the Bears have won three games in a regular season, the last being in 2023. That season, they lost to Centralia in the first round of the playoffs 50-14.
Riverside secured the runner-up finish in the district with their 42-30 road win last week at Royal Valley. Charles Hewins rushed for 161 yards and four touchdowns. Keagan Hughes had a 58-yard touchdown reception and an 85-yard kickoff return touchdown. McLouth’s loss last week at JCN secured Riverside their first NEKL title in school history.
Riverside is 2-0 all-time against Oskaloosa. The Cyclones beat the Bears 50-22 in 2020 and 62-22 in 2011.
Brandon’s Pick: Riverside
Justin’s Pick: Riverside
Kraxner’s Pick: Riverside
Jake’s Pick: Riverside
Boz’s Pick: Riverside
(4-4) Pleasant Ridge at (7-1) Neodesha
Pleasant Ridge picked up a big league win last Friday over Maur Hill-Mount Academy, 34-12. It snapped the Rams two game losing streak. It was a good regular season for the Rams, as they have won at least 4 games in a season for the first time since 2021. They played in a tough district with Riverside, Royal Valley and Sabetha.
Neodesha went a perfect 4-0 in their district, and 4-1 in the Tri-Valley League. The Blue Streaks ended the season on a 3-game winning streak, with their lone loss being to Caney Valley, 38-14. Their seven wins came against teams that combined to go 19-37. Camryn White leads the team with 632 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns.
This is the first all-time meeting between the two schools.
Brandon’s Pick: Neodesha
Justin’s Pick: Neodesha
Kraxner’s Pick: Pleasant Ridge
Jake’s Pick: Neodesha
Boz’s Pick: Neodesha
(4-4) Halstead at (6-2) Riley County
Halstead finished third in their district. The Dragons 4 losses came against Hesston, Garden Plain, Sterling and Haven. Those 4 teams went a combined 28-4. Their 4 wins were against Nickerson, Larned, Douglass and Marion. Those 4 teams went a combined 9-23. Reece Carmichael leads the Dragons with 698 rushing yards and seven touchdowns.
Riley County went on the road last week and beat previously undefeated and #3 in Class 2A, Council Grove 22-21. The Falcons scored a 4th quarter TD and got the go-ahead two point conversion to steal a road victory. The Falcons’ two losses this season were to Nemaha Central and Marysville.
This is the first all-time meeting between these two schools.
Brandon’s Pick: Riley County
Justin’s Pick: Riley County
Kraxner’s Pick: Riley County
Jake’s Pick: Riley County
Boz’s Pick: Riley County
3A
(2-6) Holton at (6-2) Burlington
Holton secured their playoff spot last week by closing out the regular season with a 35-6 home win against Hiawatha which snapped a three-game losing streak. Under Brooks Barta, the Wildcats have never finished a season with less than three wins.
Burlington bounced back last week after a week seven loss to undefeated Wellsville by beating Prairie View at home 28-6. Junior quarterback Shawn Mautz has completed 99-of-158 passes this season for 1,274 yards and 12 touchdowns while adding 412 rushing yards and nine more scores. Logan Turner has rushed for 617 yards and 11 touchdowns. Alec Stice has 46 receptions for 625 yards and six touchdowns.
This will be the second all-time meeting between Holton and Burlington. Holton beat Burlington 51-21 in the first round of the playoffs in 2024.
Brandon’s Pick: Burlington
Justin’s Pick: Burlington
Kraxner’s Pick: Burlington
Jake’s Pick: Holton
Boz’s Pick: Burlington
(4-4) Santa Fe Trail at (6-2) Jefferson West
Santa Fe Trail spotted Perry-Lecompton an early 20-0 lead last week, and the deficit was too much to overcome as the Chargers lost to the Kaws 32-30. SFT gave up over 400 yards of offense to the Kaws including over 250 passing yards.
Jefferson West lost at Wamego last week 22-20 despite leading the Red Raiders 15-7 at halftime. Brixton Schwinn completed 28-of-41 passes for 348 yards and three touchdowns and two interceptions. Brady Skahan had nine receptions for 152 yards and two touchdowns. Jakob Devlin added 10 receptions for 105 yards. Dalton Foster added a touchdown reception and 53 yards.
This will be the 12th all-time meeting between Santa Fe Trail and Jefferson West. The Tigers are 5-6 all-time against the Chargers. Jefferson West won the last meeting in 2019 by a final score of 45-6. SFT last beat Jefferson West 33-29 in 2018.
Brandon’s Pick: Jefferson West
Justin’s Pick: Jefferson West
Kraxner’s Pick: Jefferson West
Jake’s Pick: Jefferson West
Boz’s Pick: Jefferson West
(4-4) Perry-Lecompton at (5-3) Nemaha Central
Perry-Lecompton picked up a big win last week to close the regular season as they beat Santa Fe Trail 32-30. Junior quarterback AJ Campbell completed 12-of-15 passes for 251 yards and two touchdowns. Tanner Wheat rushed for 153 yards and two touchdowns. Kayden Baker had seven receptions for 149 yards and two scores.
Nemaha Central dominated Atchison last week 59-0 for their fourth straight win. It also earned the Thunder the 2-seed in the district. Cole Ranieri completed all five of his passes for 95 yards and two touchdowns. Dason Hill rushed for 114 yards and two touchdowns. Sullivan Haverkamp rushed for 112 yards and two touchdowns while Mason Schultejans and Carter Stallbaumer each had a touchdown reception.
This will be the first meeting between NC and PL since 2023 with the Thunder winning that matchup 26-0. Nemaha Central is 4-0 all-time against Perry-Lecompton.
Brandon’s Pick: Perry-Lecompton
Justin’s Pick: Nemaha Central
Kraxner’s Pick: Nemaha Central
Jake’s Pick:
Boz’s Pick:
(3-5) Atchison at (8-0) Wellsville
Atchison suffered a setback last week in the regular season finale losing at Nemaha Central 59-0. The Phoenix have now lost back-to-back games and have been outscored 126-8 in those two defeats. In the regular season, the Phoenix scored 19.7 points per game while the defense allowed 42.7 points per game.
The #5 ranked Wellsville Eagles closed out a perfect regular season last week by defeating Osawatomie 61-0. Pete Dorsey rushed for three first-half touchdowns to lead the Eagle offense as they scored 49 points in the first half while Kohen Fouts and Hudson Evans also scored touchdowns in the first half.
This will be the first all-time meeting between Atchison and Wellsville.
Brandon’s Pick: Wellsville
Justin’s Pick: Wellsville
Kraxner’s Pick: Wellsville
Jake’s Pick: Wellsville
Boz’s Pick: Wellsville
Non-Playoff
THURSDAY (1A) – (0-8) Doniphan West at (0-8) Valley Falls
Doniphan West lost to ACCHS 42-6 last week at home in a win and into the playoff field game. The Mustangs have faced some tough situations this season, with a coaching change and key players suffering injuries early in the season. The Mustangs have lost 9 straight games dating back to last season.
Valley Falls suffered a 56-0 loss last week on the road to Jackson Heights in a win and into the playoff field game. The Dragons suffered close losses in weeks six and seven to Valley Heights and Horton but took a step back last week. The Dragons have lost 16 straight games dating back to last season.
Doniphan West won the last meeting between these two teams in 2021, 56-46 in an 8-Man game. Valley Falls' last win over Doniphan West came in 2010, 36-6.
Brandon’s Pick: Doniphan West
Justin’s Pick: Valley Falls
Kraxner’s Pick: Valley Falls
Jake’s Pick: Doniphan West
Boz’s Pick: Valley Falls
THURSDAY (8M-II) (2-6) Rural Vista at (4-4) Frankfort
Rural Vista finished the year just 2-6 on the season after going 8-2 last season. The Heat picked up wins against Burlingame and Hartford but dropped their last two games of the regular season against Wakefield and Lebo.
Frankfort suffered a tough loss to Axtell last week, 54-8. The Wildcats were down 38-8 at the half. They lost out on a tiebreaker to Linn and Blue Valley-Randolph on making the playoffs. The Wildcats have dealt with lots of injuries at key spots this season.
This is the first all-time meeting between these two schools.
Brandon’s Pick: Frankfort
Justin’s Pick: Frankfort
Kraxner’s Pick: Frankfort
Jake’s Pick: Frankfort
Boz’s Pick: Frankfort
(8M-II) (2-6) Goessel at (3-5) Blue Valley-Randolph
The Goessel Bluebirds went 2-6 this season, with wins over Rural Vista and Burlingame. Goessel lost its last 4 games to end the regular season. The two wins were over teams that went a combined 3-13 this season.
The Blue Valley-Randolph Rams finished 3-5 on the season in the toughest district in the whole state, missing out on the playoffs, by tiebreaker with Frankfort and Linn. The Rams lost last week to Hanover, 67-12. In week seven, they lost to Troy 46-0. The Rams have quality wins over Canton-Galva and Frankfort.
These two teams played back in 1996, with the Rams winning 38-14. This is the second all-time meeting between these two teams.
Brandon’s Pick: Blue Valley-Randolph
Justin’s Pick: Blue Valley-Randolph
Kraxner’s Pick: Blue Valley-Randolph
Jake’s Pick: Blue Valley-Randolph
Boz’s Pick: Blue Valley-Randolph
(2A) (0-8) Maranatha at (1-7) Horton
Maranatha was blanked last week against Oskaloosa 54-0. It was the fifth time this season that the Eagles were held scoreless. One of their losses was 89-0 against Silver Lake in week six. Maranatha has been outscored this season 425-53.
Horton followed their win against Valley Falls last week with a 56-0 home loss against top ranked Sabetha. It was the third time that the Chargers were held scoreless in a game this season.
Brandon’s Pick: Horton
Justin’s Pick: Horton
Kraxner’s Pick: Horton
Jake’s Pick: Horton
Boz’s Pick: Horton
(3A) (0-8) Hiawatha at (1-7) Eureka
Hiawatha closed out their regular season last week with a 35-6 loss at Holton. It was a tough go for the Redhawks this season as they were outscored 385-56.
Eureka closed out their regular season last week with a 51-0 road loss at St. Marys-Colgan. The tornadoes lone win this season was against Leon-Bluestem 22-16 in overtime back in week four. They also have losses this season against Caney Valley, Neodesha, and Olpe who are some of the top teams in the class.
This will be the first all-time meeting between Hiawatha and Eureka.
Brandon’s Pick: Eureka
Justin’s Pick: Hiawatha
Kraxner’s Pick: Eureka
Jake’s Pick: Eureka
Boz’s Pick: Hiawatha
