2024 Pick Records

Brandon

Last week: 20-0
Overall: 78-21
2023 Record: 159-25
2022 Record: 172-29

Justin

Last week: 18-2
Overall: 78-21
2023 Record: 160-24
2022 Record: 174-27

Kryndon

Last week: 18-2
Overall:  75-24

BROADCAST SCHEDULE

KNZA 103.9 FM – Riverside at Troy  
KMZA 92.1 FM – Nemaha Central at Sabetha
KAIR 93.7 FM – Highland Park at Atchison
Holton Channel – Hayden at Holton
Sabetha Channel – Nemaha Central at Sabetha
Hiawatha Channel – Oskaloosa at Hiawatha
Cobra Channel – Jackson Heights at Onaga

Week 6 Games

8M-I District 4

(3-2) Clifton-Clyde at (5-0) Sylvan-Lucas

The Eagles after taking back-to-back losses to start the year against 8M-II opponents in Frankfort and Hanover, Clifton-Clyde has won their last three straight, and while doing so they have outscored their opponents 150-6 in those wins. Clifton-Clyde is now tied at the top of their district and improved to 2-0 in district play after their massive 48-0 win last week over Washington County. The Clifton-Clyde Eagles now lead the series against the Washington County Tiger 11-8, having not lost since 2003.

The Sylvan-Lucas Mustangs have jumped out in back-to-back seasons 5-0, however in week six last season the Mustangs took the first loss of their 7-2 year to Victoria 54-12. This is also the first back-to-back season starting 5-0 since 1998 and 1997, the Mustangs won 8M-II state in both those years. Last Friday the Mustangs beat Lakeside Downs 50-8 in a stunning defeat, and they look to continue their tear as they currently outscore their opponents 266-28 on the year. 

This will be the first all-time meeting between both teams.

Brandon’s Pick: Sylvan-Lucas
Justin’s Pick: Clifton-Clyde
Kryndon’s Pick: Sylvan-Lucas

(3-2) Rock Hills at (0-5) Washington County

After the Rock Hill Grizzlies got off to their hot 3-0 start to begin the season, they have dropped back-to-back games. Last Friday the Grizzlies lost 74-24 to Lincoln, the week before they were beaten by Sylvan-Lucas 60-12. Despite the loss, senior Cooper McDill went 6 of 12 for 130 yards passing with one touchdown and one interception. McDill was also the main producer of the ground game, carrying the ball six times for 54 yards rushing and another score. The Grizzlies currently sit at 0-1 in district play.

Washington County Tigers for their fourth straight games have been held scoreless on the scoreboard and are being outscored by their opponents on the year, 262-14. This is the first time the Tigers have started a year 0-5 since their 2017 season where they finished 0-9, the last year they were in 1A football. The Tigers lost 48-0 last week against the Clifton-Clyde Eagles and now fall back in the all-time series 11-8, having yet to have a win against the Eagles since 2003.

The Grizzlies and the Tigers will play not only for a district game this Friday but will also play to lead the all-time series match-up that sits at 1-1. Rock Hills won the last game last year 40-0.

Brandon’s Pick: Rock Hills
Justin’s Pick: Rock Hills
Kryndon’s Pick: Rock Hills

8M-II District 3

(3-2) Blue Valley-Randolph at (4-1) Frankfort – TVL

The Rams started their season off strong but have been dealt back-to-back state-competing opponents, and they will face another this week. Last week, Blue Valley-Randolph lost to Hanover 46-0 in a crushing blow. Blue Valley-Randolph is now 1-20 against Hanover since 2000, having not won since 2005. The Rams have also been outscored 152-134 on the season.

Frankfort bounced back last week by blasting Thunder Ridge 54-6 in a dominant win. The Wildcats put up 30 points in the first quarter and followed up with 24 in the second to put the game away by half. Wes Anderson completed 6 of 9 pass attempts while throwing for three scores and 196 yards. Lane Loiseau finished the game with 86 yards rushing off three carries, 77 yards receiving on just one reception, and a total of three touchdowns. Frankfort won against Thunder Ridge for their first time, now only being down a game in the all-time series 1-2.

The Rams fall back in the series 22-4 all-time against the Frankfort Wildcats.

Brandon’s Pick: Frankfort
Justin’s Pick: Frankfort
Kryndon’s Pick: Frankfort

(2-3) Wakefield at (5-0) Hanover

The Wakefield Bombers have now dropped their last three straight games in blowouts, the Bombers took a rough loss last week to Axtell 50-0. They allowed the Axtell Eagles to rush for 144 yards and throw for 47 yards, putting up 16 points in the first quarter followed up 34 in the second. The loss to Axtell also put them down 1-3 all-time against the Eagles. 

Hanover is now 5-0 for the first time since 2020, the year they went on to win 8M-II state. Hanover came up with another brutal beatdown last Friday, winning against Blue Valley-Randolph 46-0. Hanover is still atop of their district standings and is currently outscoring their opponents on the year 210-38.

Hanover is 14-1 when facing Wakefield all-time, the last time Wakefield won was back in 1998.

Brandon’s Pick: Hanover
Justin’s Pick: Hanover
Kryndon’s Pick: Hanover

8M-II District 4

(2-3) Pike Valley at (2-3) Linn

Pike Valley took their third loss of the season last week 64-18 against Osborne. In the loss against Osborne, their senior quarterback Andrew Cooper passed for 130 yards and two touchdowns while completing 8 of 17 passes. Andrew Cooper also shouldered the team on his back in the ground game with 59 yards rushing and another score. The Panthers are currently being outscored on the year 268-152. Pike Valley has also yet to be held scoreless all year. 

Linn has won back-to-back games for the first time since 2021 and the Bulldogs ought to feel pretty good about themselves with their pair of wins this year, outscoring their opponents 73-28 in the wins. The Bulldogs won against Beloit St. Johns-Tipton 34-12 last week in a well-fought win. At one point it was only 20-12 going into half before Linn put the game away in the third quarter by rattling off 14 straight unanswered points. Linn is now within one in the all-time series against St. Johns Tipton, falling behind 4-3. 

Pike Valley led the series against the Linn Bulldogs 8-5, however, the Bulldogs won last year's game 92-48. This was also the best offensive performance the Bulldogs have ever displayed with 92 total points.

Brandon’s Pick: Linn
Justin’s Pick: Linn
Kryndon’s Pick: Linn

1A District 2

(1-4) Cair Paravel at (2-3) Rossville

The Cair Paravel Lions dropped to 1-4 on the season last week with a 40-24 loss at home against Wabaunsee. The Lions have lost four straight since their season opening win at West Franklin. The four opponents that Cair Paravel have lost to in the last month have a combined record of 14-6 which include 5-0 Osage City and 4-1 Council Grove.

Rossville dominated at Mission Valley in a 43-0 district win last week as they have their first real win of the season with their other coming on a forfeit a couple of weeks ago against Maranatha. Tayson Horak finished the game with 150 rushing yards and 89 passing yards and three total touchdowns. Conner Bush rushed for 114 yards and a touchdown. They are tied with Olpe atop the district standings heading into the week six matchups.

This will be the first all-time meeting between Rossville and Cair Paravel.

Brandon’s Pick: Rossville
Justin’s Pick: Rossville
Kryndon’s Pick: Rossville

1A District 3

(3-2) McLouth at (0-5) Pleasant Ridge – NEKL

McLouth snapped a brief two-game skid last week with a 44-8 district win against Valley Falls. McLouth has now won six straight against the Dragons. McLouth tied for third place in the district standings at 1-1 with Onaga as Jackson Heights and JCN sit atop the standings heading into week six.

Pleasant Ridge had a tough go last week as they lost to Jackson Heights 62-0. The Rams have been shutout three times, they’ve scored just six points total in their last four games, and they’ve scored just 20 points total all season. Due to points, Pleasant Ridge holds the slight edge over Valley Falls in the district standings but both teams are in danger of missing the playoffs.

McLouth is just 5-13 against Pleasant Ridge dating back to 2004 with the Rams having won five straight in the series. The last time out in 2021 was won by P-Ridge 50-0. The last time McLouth defeated the Rams 13-8 back in 2016.

Brandon’s Pick: McLouth
Justin’s Pick: McLouth
Kryndon’s Pick: McLouth

(4-1) Jefferson County North at (0-5) Valley Falls – NEKL

Jefferson County North won their fourth straight game last week with a 28-22 win against Onaga in district play. The Chargers scored the go-ahead touchdown with under two minutes left with quarterback Will Elias setting it up after a big 60-yard run. Elias finished the game with over 200 rushing yards while Merrick Noll finished with 112 rushing yards and three touchdowns.

Valley Falls currently sitting in last place in the district standings heading into week six after they lost last week at McLouth 44-8. The Dragons have struggled this season scoring less than eight points in every game while allowing 28 or more points in every game.

Jefferson County North is 8-6 against Valley Falls dating back to 2004 with JCN dominating last season 72-6. JCN has won three straight in the series with the Dragons last win in 2014.

Brandon’s Pick: JCN
Justin’s Pick: JCN
Kryndon’s Pick: JCN

(5-0) Jackson Heights at (2-3) Onaga – Cobra Channel

Jackson Heights remains the #3 ranked team in 1A according to K-Preps as there dominate season continued last week with another shutout win, 62-0 against Pleasant Ridge. They scored 55 points in the first half and never looked back as they have outscored their five opponents this season 262-7. Quarterback Drake Mellies has thrown for 598 yards and nine touchdowns and only one interception while adding 339 rushing yards and six more scores. Titus Eisenbarth is the leading rusher with 440 yards and eight touchdowns and Kade Holliday has added 285 yards and two scores.

Onaga sitting in a tie for third place in the district standings at 1-1 after letting one slip away last week against Jefferson County North losing 28-22. The Buffaloes led the game 16-6 at halftime and gave up the go-ahead touchdown with under two minutes left in the game. Jackson Kolterman had a pair of rushing touchdowns in the game for Onaga.

Jackson Heights just 2-5 against Onaga going back to 2008 but the Cobras have won the last two meetings with a 46-0 final last year and a 27-0 final in 2022. The last win for the Buffaloes against Jackson Heights was 2014. Onaga had won five straight against the Cobras from 2008 to 2014.

Brandon’s Pick: Jackson Heights
Justin’s Pick: Jackson Heights
Kryndon’s Pick: Jackson Heights

1A District 4

(4-1) Riverside at (4-1) Troy – NEKL – 103.9 KNZA

Riverside won it’s fourth straight game last week shutting out Horton at home 27-0. They led 7-0 at halftime but put up 20 points in the third quarter to help put the game away. Beckam Griffin connected with Ty’Zel Harrington on a 91-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter and then found him again from 24-yards out in the third quarter. Griffin added a touchdown pass to Chase Hewins and then also had a 33-yard fumble return touchdown.

Troy won their third straight game last week dismantling Doniphan West 54-13. Troy scored 28 points in the first quarter and led the game 41-0 at halftime. Troy was balanced on offense with 234 passing yards and 147 rushing yards. Gannon Bowe threw for 198 yards and three touchdowns and added 54 rushing yards. The Trojans have scored 50 points per game in their four wins this season while the defense is giving up just 10 points per game in those contests.

Monster game in the district between these two teams as both are 2-0 along with Centralia. These two teams have played just five times since 2011 with Riverside holding the 3-2 advantage, but Troy has won the last two meetings. 26-14 last season and 65-0 in 2022 with Riverside’s last win in the series back in 2013.

Brandon’s Pick:
Justin’s Pick: Riverside
Kryndon’s Pick: Riverside

(1-4) Doniphan West at (2-3) Maur Hill-Mount Academy

Doniphan West lost their third game in a row last week at home against Troy 54-13. They trailed 41-0 at halftime and got their two scores in the third quarter. Doniphan West couldn’t get much going in the passing game with just 26 yards, but they were able to find good success in the run game finishing with 37 carries for 229 yards. The Mustangs lone win so far this season was 14-0 against Pleasant Ridge back in week two.

Maur Hill-Mount Academy couldn’t get much of anything going last week as they were blanked at Centralia 52-0. The Ravens have lost back-to-back games since starting the season 2-1 which included a win over Jefferson County North. Both teams are 0-2 in district play and is essentially an elimination game in Atchison.

This will be the first meeting between DW and MH-MA since 2013 with the Mustangs defeating the Ravens in that game 28-21. The Ravens won the meeting prior in 2012 with that final score being 36-12. Doniphan West has won five of the last six against the Ravens going back to 2008.

Brandon’s Pick: Maur Hill-Mount Academy
Justin’s Pick: Maur Hill-Mount Academy
Kryndon’s Pick: Maur Hill-Mount Academy

(4-1) Centralia at (1-4) Horton

Centralia dominated Maur Hill-Mount Academy last week 52-0 and have won three straight since their lone loss in week two to Mid-Buchanan (MO). Jacob Flentie finished with over 130 rushing yards and over 100 passing yards with three total touchdowns. Quinton Aldefer added over 100 total yards including a 43-yard touchdown reception. Centralia is scoring over 50 points per game during their three-game winning streak.

Horton is still slowly trying to get some kids back from injuries and they hung tough last week with Riverside but ultimately lost 27-0. The Chargers won their season opener against Valley Falls but have lost four straight since then only scoring 30 total points in those four games.

Centralia and Horton have played three times in the 2000’s with the Panthers dominating the Chargers in those meetings. 63-7 in 2021, 49-7 in 2005, and 49-0 in 2004.

Brandon’s Pick: Centralia
Justin’s Pick: Centralia
Kryndon’s Pick: Centralia

1A District 5

(0-5) Herington at (4-1) Valley Heights

Herrington is 0-5 and yet their third place in the district ahead of Sacred Heart and Bennington with those three times combined 0-14. They lost to Republic County last week 21-8 which was their most competitive game of the season to this point.

Valley Heights continue to cruise along after their season opening loss to Centralia as they won their fourth straight last week beating Bennington on the road 43-6. With the win, the Mustangs improved to 7-2 all-time against Bennington. Valley Heights and Republic County are 2-0 in district play with Valley Heights leading because of points. Those two teams are set to meet in week seven.

This will be the first all-time meeting between Herington and Valley Heights.

Brandon’s Pick: Valley Heights
Justin’s Pick: Valley Heights
Kryndon’s Pick: Valley Heights

2A District 3

(4-1) Riley County at (4-1) Silver Lake – Big East

Silver Lake had no problems dismantling Baldwin in non-district play last Friday, 50-0, as QB Dysen Schooler passed for 252 yards and 2 Touchdowns plus, he ran for other 72.  His favorite target, junior WR Dayne Johnson had another big night with 5 receptions for 130 yards and a score. 

After 3 straight road games, the Eagles finally return home, and they will celebrate the evening with their homecoming against Riley County.

The Falcons needed a district win last Friday and they earned it in exciting style, knocking off St.Marys in overtime, 27-26.  Sam Allen's 58 yard TD run forced OT and in OT, Riley County was able to stop the Bear's two point conversion which set the stage for Kadrick Woodward's 9 yard TD pass to Trey Webber to tie it and the PAT by Emerson Turbiville was good for the walk-off victory.

Silver Lake has won the last two meetings including a 40-24 triumph last season.

Brandon’s Pick: Silver Lake
Justin’s Pick: Silver Lake
Kryndon’s Pick: Silver Lake

(5-0) Osage City at (3-2) St. Marys

The Bears have gone from 2A State title contender to will they even make the playoffs in this insanely tough 2A district 3.  St. Marys has their backs against the wall and are in a must win situation tonight against Osage City.

The Bears are coming off 2 heartbreaking losses.  A 26-20 loss to Silver Lake when the Eagles scored the game winning td with :15 seconds remaining and last week losing in OT to Riley County 27-26 as Howie Rezac ran for 2 TDs in the defeat.

Osage City was on the other side of the coin last Friday as they trailed Council Grove 20-19, but Kasen Parsons hit Dylan Theel for the game winning TD pass with :09 seconds remaining to give the Indians a district opening win and a perfect 5-0 record.

Brandon’s Pick: St. Marys
Justin’s Pick: Osage City
Kryndon’s Pick: Osage City

2A District 4

(4-1) Nemaha Central at (4-1) Sabetha – Big East – 92.1 KMZA & Sabetha Channel

Another impressive win for the two-time defending 2A champs last week defeating Oskaloosa 48-6. Carter Hajek found the endzone four times and rushed for 141 yards on just eight carries. He completed 4 of 5 passes for 54 yards and a touchdown to Caleb Strathman. Jayden Seitz added four carries for 47 yards and a touchdown. The Thunder have won four straight since their week one loss to Marysville.

Sabetha continues to win games thanks to the defense, and it continued last week with a 38-0 win against ACCHS. The Bluejays scored 14 points in the first quarter and led the game 28-0 at halftime. The Bluejays defense held the Tigers rushing attack to just 78 yards on 44 carries which comes out to less than two yards per carry.

These two teams are all too familiar with one another and this game tonight could very well decide the district champion. Since 2005, Nemaha Central is 15-8 against Sabetha including winning the last five meetings. Sabetha’s last win over the Thunder was 2020. NC eliminated Sabetha in the semifinal round of the playoffs in each of the last two seasons.

Brandon’s Pick: Nemaha Central
Justin’s Pick: Nemaha Central
Kryndon’s Pick:

(2-3) ACCHS at (3-2) Royal Valley

ACCHS couldn’t get much of anything going on offense last week as they were blanked by Sabetha in a district game 38-0. They averaged less than two yards per carry and finished with 80 rushing yards. The loss to Sabetha snapped a brief two-game winning streak as they had big wins over Valley Falls and Oskaloosa leading up to that game last week.

Royal Valley got a big win on the road last week at Perry-Lecompton winning 12-8 in what was a non-district game. The Panthers trailed 8-6 at halftime but got the go-ahead touchdown in the third quarter on a 19-yard run by Jaxson Stevens. Stevens finished with over 100 rushing yards while Manny Oliveira finished with 60 yards and a first quarter touchdown.

This will be the first meeting between ACCHS and Royal Valley since 2009. Between 2004 and 2009 the teams played five times with Royal Valley holding the 4-2 edge. Royal Valley has won four straight while ACCHS is looking for their first win over the Panthers since 2005.

Brandon’s Pick: Royal Valley
Justin’s Pick: Royal Valley
Kryndon’s Pick: Royal Valley

3A District 4

(0-5) Jefferson West at (1-4) Perry-Lecompton – Big East

Jefferson West is in danger once again to miss the playoffs this season as they dropped to 0-5 last week with a 48-9 loss at home against Holton. The Tigers gave up 27 points to Holton in the second quarter and they trailed the game 34-3 at halftime. Jefferson West scored 14 points in week one against Riley County and since then they’ve scored a total of 11 points in their last four games.

The Kaws lost another close game last week at home to Royal Valley 12-8 after leading the game 8-6 at halftime. They had a chance to get the ball back in the fourth quarter to potentially put together a game winning drive, but the defense allowed the Panthers to run off the last seven minutes of the game. Garrett Metcalfe rushed for 81 yards while Eli Dean rushed for 46 yards. The Kaws lone touchdown in the game was on a 12-yard run by Tristan Gorden.

The loser of this game will more than likely miss the playoffs or would need to put something together in the final two weeks to back their way in. The Kaws have won four straight against the Tigers including last season 19-12. Jefferson West is looking for their first win over the Kaws since 2019. Since 2006, Perry-Lecompton is leading the series against Jefferson West 9-5.

Brandon’s Pick: Perry-Lecompton
Justin’s Pick: Perry-Lecompton
Kryndon’s Pick: Perry-Lecompton

(4-1) Hayden at (3-2) Holton – Holton Channel

It's a battle of Wildcats likely for the district four title as Holton tangles with Hayden here in week six. Holton has won three straight games after a pair of tough one-point losses to start this season. Last Friday, the Cats ran for 362 yards and had five different players score while putting together a 34-3 first half that turned into a 48-9 win at Jeff West.  Kyler Jackson had 98 yards while Korban Wilson added 94 and the Holton defense forced four turnovers while also blocking another punt.

After beating Hayden twice in 2022, Holton lost to Hayden twice last year including 42-14 in sub state. Hayden has won six of the last eight meetings with Holton and this year Hayden is 4-1 with a lone loss to weeks ago 31-28 against Wamego. Hayden bounced back last Friday and blanked Hiawatha 49-0.Kade Mitchel leads the Wildcat rushing attack with 432 yards and Jackson McGivern has added 206. Jett Wahlmeier is 47-66 passing for 684 yards in his senior campaign with 8 TD and no interceptions. Jensen Schrickel has 220 yards receiving but three other Hayden players have more than 100 yards receiving.   

Brandon’s Pick: Holton
Justin’s Pick:
Kryndon’s Pick: Holton

Non-District

(2-3) St. Paul at (5-0) Axtell

The St. Paul Indians took a rough loss last week to Central Christian 52-6. That marks now back-to-back games where the Indians only reach the endzone once and allow their opponent to put up 52+ points. St Paul’s defense allowed 142 yards passing with 2 air touchdowns. On the ground St Paul also got dominated by giving up 125 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. The offensive line also gave up four sacks onto their quarterback and couldn’t hold the pass rush all night. St. Paul also had a fumble on offense as well as an interception. 

After the 50-0 win over the Wakefield Bombers last week, the Axtell Eagles have now taken the Kansas record for an 8M-II team winning the most games consecutively in a row with 44 straight wins. The Previous record was 43 straight wins held by Hanover, who had their streak broken in 2019 under a 28-26 win by the Axtell Eagles. The Winning streak for the Eagles began in 2021 and the current group of seniors under coach Detweiler have never lost a game. Axtell is now also 3-1 against the Wakefield Bombers all-time.

The Indians are 3-1 against the Axtell Eagles and have won the last two matchups. Both teams haven’t played since 2017, when St Paul won 64-36.

Brandon’s Pick: Axtell
Justin’s Pick: Axtell
Kryndon’s Pick: Axtell

(2-3) Oskaloosa at (1-4) Hiawatha – Hiawatha Channel

Oskaloosa dropped their district game last week to Nemaha Central 48-6 and have lost three straight games since starting the season 2-0. They’ve been outscored 138-6 in their last three games which have been losses to Jefferson County North, ACCHS, and Nemaha Central.

Hiawatha played a state ranked team last week on the road at Hayden in district play and lost the game 49-0. The Redhawks couldn’t keep the momentum going after they picked up their first win in week four against Jefferson West. In their four losses this season, the Redhawks have only been able to score 13 points and have been shutout three times.

This will be the first all-time meeting between Oskaloosa and Hiawatha.

Brandon’s Pick: Oskaloosa
Justin’s Pick: Hiawatha
Kryndon’s Pick: Hiawatha

(4-1) Highland Park at (4-1) Atchison – KAIR 93.7

Highland Park had posted four straight shutout wins against Wyandotte, Sumner, Schlagle, and Harmon to start the season but got blasted last week at Wichita East 74-6.

Atchison won their fourth straight game last week as they continue to run through conference play as they defeated KC Washington on the road 55-6. It was their fourth straight win against Washington, and they’ve won nine of the last 10 overall. Atchison has outscored their opponents during their four-game winning streak 214-36.

This game could decide the Meadowlark Conference title as Atchison looks to win it once again, but these two teams are currently undefeated in league play. Atchison is 3-0 against Highland Park winning last season 64-8, 70-56 in 2022, and 47-36 in 2021.

Brandon’s Pick: Atchison
Justin’s Pick: Atchison
Kryndon’s Pick: Atchison