Articles related to: Northern Valley

Kpreps 2023 Final High School Football Rankings

Check out the Kpreps final rankings for the 2023 season where four teams highlighted as preseason No. 1 in our poll captured state titles this fall. [READ]

Playoff Preview: 8M-I, 8M-II & 6-Man (Sectionals)

Kpreps provides a preview for highlighted games and prediction for each Sectional (quarterfinal) match-up for 8-Man, Division I; 8-Man, Division II; and 6-Man. [READ]

Playoff Preview: 8M-I, 8M-II & 6-Man (Regionals)

Kpreps previews a couple of games and provides predictions for each Regional-round bracket game for classes 8-Man, Division I; 8-Man, Division II, and 6-Man. [READ]

Playoff Preview: 8M-I, 8M-II & 6-Man

Kpreps previews a few games and provides predictions for each first-round bracket match-up for classes 8-Man, Division I; 8-Man, Division II, and 6-Man. [READ]

District Scenarios - 8M-I, 8M-II, 6-Man

Kpreps provides a complete narrative of each district and let's you know what your team need to do to reach the playoffs. [READ]

The Pick List - Week 4

Each week throughout the regular season, The Pick List will feature a few of the best match-ups across the state, and make our predictions on a handful of other games. [READ]

The Pick List - Week 3

Each week throughout the regular season, The Pick List will feature a few of the best match-ups across the state, and make our predictions on a handful of other games. [READ]

The Pick List - Week 2

Each Thursday throughout the regular season, The Pick List will feature a few of the best match-ups across the state, and make our predictions on a handful of other games. [READ]

Kpreps 2023 Potential Breakout Teams

Conor Nicholl takes his annual look at Potential Breakout Teams. This is the 10th consecutive season that Kpreps has published its preseason breakout list. [READ]

Around the Brackets - Sectionals (Nov. 11th)

Kpreps takes you Around the Brackets to recap Sectional-round playoff action from Friday night. [READ]

Playoff Preview: 8M-I, 8M-II & 6-Man (Sectionals)

Kpreps provides a preview for highlighted games and prediction for each Sectional (quarterfinal) match-up for 8-Man, Division I; 8-Man, Division II; and 6-Man. [READ]

Around the Brackets - Regionals (Nov. 4th)

Kpreps takes you Around the Brackets to recap Regional-round playoff action from Thursday and Friday night. [READ]

Playoff Preview: 8M-I, 8M-II & 6-Man (Regionals)

Kpreps previews a few games and provides predictions for each Regional-round bracket game for classes 8-Man, Division I; 8-Man, Division II, and 6-Man. [READ]

Playoff Preview: 8M-I, 8M-II & 6-Man

Kpreps previews a few games and provides predictions for each first-round bracket match-up for classes 8-Man, Division I; 8-Man, Division II, and 6-Man. [READ]

District Scenarios - 8M-I, 8M-II, 6-Man

Kpreps provides a complete narrative of each district and let's you know what your team need to do to reach the playoffs. [READ]

Around the Classes - Week 5 recap

Kpreps.com takes you Around the Classes as we look at a handful of games in each classification from teams outside our top five rankings. [READ]

Kpreps Friday First Look - Week 4

The Kpreps Friday First Look provides a recap of some of the state's most notable games and performances from Friday night's action. Our First Look is presented by K-Lawn. [READ]

The Pick List - Week 4

Each Thursday throughout the regular season, The Pick List will feature a few of the best match-ups across the state, and make our predictions on a handful of other games. [READ]

Kpreps Friday First Look - Week 3

The Kpreps Friday First Look provides a recap of some of the state's most notable games and performances from Friday night's action. Our First Look is presented by K-Lawn. [READ]

The Pick List - Week 2

Each Thursday throughout the regular season, The Pick List will feature a few of the best match-ups across the state, and make our predictions on a handful of other games. [READ]

Kpreps Friday First Look - Week 1

The Kpreps Friday First Look provides a recap of some of the state's most notable games and performances from Friday night's action. Our First Look is presented by K-Lawn. [READ]

The Greatest Week 1 Ever? (The Pick List)

To open the 2022 football season and our first edition of The Pick List, we take a quick look at 40 notable games and rivalries that highlight the incredible Week 1 schedule of the Kansas high school football season. [READ]

Kpreps 6-Man All-State Team - 2021

Kpreps and the 6-Man Football Association are pleased to release the official 2021 Kansas 6-Man All-State team! [READ]

Growing the Game: 6-Man's success story in Kansas

The growth of 6-Man football in Kansas is the result of the belief and behind-the-scenes work from several key individuals. Kpreps wanted to recognize those that have helped grow the game prior to the final Wild West Bowl before graduating to a KSHSAA classification next fall. [READ]

Kpreps Friday First Look - Week 7

The Kpreps Friday First Look provides a recap of some of the state's most notable games and performances from Friday night's action. [READ]

Kpreps Rankings - Week 7 (Oct 11th)

Check out the Kpreps Kansas high school football statewide rankings for Week 7! [READ]

Kpreps Friday First Look - Week 4

The Kpreps Friday First Look provides a recap of some of the state's most notable games and performances from Friday night's action. [READ]

Kpreps Helmet Stickers - Week 2

Each week, Kpreps contributors will hand out helmet stickers to a team or individual that delivered a notable performance in their opinion. [READ]

Cheylin captures 6-Man Football Championship

The Cheylin Cougars captured the 2020 6-Man Football Championship on Saturday with a 46-0 victory over defending champion Moscow. [READ]

Kpreps 6-Man All-State Team - 2020

Kpreps and the 6-Man Football Association are pleased to release the official 2020 Kansas 6-Man All-State team! [READ]

Kpreps Week 8 Rankings (Oct 19th)

Late in the summer it didn’t seem like it was feasible that we would be at this point, but here we are with only one week remaining in the regular season. Let’s take a look at the top five rankings this week as we have movement in each of the 11-man classifications. [READ]

Around the Classes - Week 2 recap

Kpreps.com takes you Around the Classes as we look at a handful of games in each classification from teams outside our top five rankings. [READ]

Around the Brackets - Oct 31st

Kpreps takes you Around the Brackets to recap first-round playoff action from Thursday night. [READ]

Playoff Preview: 8-Man, Division I & II

Kpreps provides a preview and prediction for each first-round bracket match-up for both 8-Man, Division I and 8-Man, Division II. [READ]

Unbeatens Osborne, Thunder Ridge to battle for district

Top-ranked Osborne (7-0) will travel to undefeated Thunder Ridge (7-0) in a game that will decide the District 5 championship. The game was voted on by the fans as the Kpreps Game of the Week! [READ]

Kpreps Rankings - Week 8 (Oct. 21st)

Last week’s action brought major change in a couple of classifications. In Class 3A, three ranked teams lost on Friday night, while the top-ranked team in Eight-Man, Division II went down for a second consecutive week. Find out what all changes have taken place with the Kpreps Week 8 Rankings. [READ]

Kpreps Friday First Look - Week 7

The Kpreps Friday First Look provides our initial reaction to some of the state's most notable games and performances from Friday night's action. [READ]

Around the Classes: Week 6 Recap

Kpreps.com takes you Around the Classes as we look at a handful of games in each classification from teams outside our top five rankings. [READ]

Player Picks to Click - Week 5

In our Picks to Click, we feature several players from across the state that we feel will have breakout performances on Friday night. [READ]

Kpreps Helmet Stickers - Week 4

Each week, Kpreps contributors will hand out helmet stickers to a team or individual that delivered a notable performance in their opinion. [READ]

Kpreps Rankings - Week 5 (Sept 30th)

A couple of top-ranked teams suffered losses in Week 4. How did they impact the top five? Find out with the Kpreps Week 5 Rankings. [READ]

Kpreps Game Day - Week 4 (8-Man District Previews)

Kpreps Game Day is designed to be your program of things to watch for on Friday night. This week's program previews each 8-Man district and gives our predictions of the playoff qualifiers. [READ]

Player Picks to Click - Week 4

In our Picks to Click, we feature several players from across the state that we feel will have breakout performances on Friday night. [READ]

Around the Classes: Week 3 Recap

Kpreps.com takes you Around the Classes as we look at a handful of games in each classification from teams outside our top five rankings. [READ]

Kpreps Rankings - Week 4 (Sept 23rd)

Last week was not a good week to be ranked second in the state. Three teams ranked No. 2 in last week’s poll lost last Friday night. How did their losses impact the top five? Find out with the Kpreps - Week 4 Rankings. [READ]

Hanover puts win streak to test with trip to Rock Hills

Top-ranked Hanover will put its 40-game winning streak on the line as the Wildcats visit Mankato-Rock Hills in the Kpreps Fan's Choice for Game of the Week. [READ]

Kpreps 8-Man, Division II All-State Team - 2018

Kpreps presents the 2018 8-Man, Division II All-State team. [READ]

Year in Review: Derby D headlines season of superlatives

Kpreps contributor Conor Nicholl takes his annual look back at the recently completed 2018 season including dominant defenses from Derby and Central Plains, and a national championship by Christ Prep. [READ]

Hanover, Osborne set to clash for 8-Man, Div. II crown

Two-time defending champion Hanover (12-0) will put its win streak of 37 consecutive games on the line against Osborne (11-1) on Saturday in Newton. [READ]

Playoff Preview: 8-Man, Division I & II (Semifinals)

Kpreps provides a preview and prediction for each sub-state semifinal match-up for both 8-Man, Division I and 8-Man, Division II. [READ]

Playoff Preview: 8-Man, Division I & II (Quarterfinals)

Kpreps provides a preview and prediction for each quarterfinal match-up for both 8-Man, Division I and 8-Man, Division II. [READ]

Kpreps Helmet Stickers - Week 10

Each week, Kpreps contributors will hand out helmet stickers to a team or individual that delivered a notable performance in their opinion. [READ]

Around the Brackets - Nov. 2nd

Kpreps takes you Around the Brackets to recap reginal playoff action from Friday night. [READ]

Game Day: Dighton, a contender despite only 9 players

This week's Kpreps Game Day looks at the Dighton Hornets, a serious contender in 8-Man, Division II despite a roster of only nine players. We also look at running backs in the state with heavy work loads in terms of number of carries, and more. [READ]

Playoff Preview: 8-Man, Division I & II (Regionals)

Kpreps provides a preview and prediction for each second-round bracket match-up for both 8-Man, Division I and 8-Man, Division II. [READ]

Around the Brackets - Oct 26th

Kpreps takes you Around the Brackets to recap first-round playoff action from Thursday and Friday night. [READ]

Around the Brackets - Oct 25th

Kpreps takes you Around the Brackets to recap first-round playoff action from Thursday night. [READ]

Playoff Preview: 8-Man, Division I & II

Kpreps provides a preview and prediction for each first-round bracket match-up for both 8-Man, Division I and 8-Man, Division II. [READ]

Kpreps Game Day - Week 8 (District Scenarios)

This week's Kpreps Game Day provides a complete narrative of each district and let's you know what your team need to do to reach the playoffs. [READ]

Kpreps Rankings - Week 8 (Oct. 15th)

The Kpreps Kansas High School Football Rankings for Week 8. [READ]

Kpreps Game Day - Week 7

This week's Kpreps Game Day feature a look of some teams outside of the KSHSAA affiliation that are having outstanding seasons. In addition we look at a few of this week's key district games among other news and notes. [READ]

The Pick List - Week 7

Each Thursday throughout the regular season, The Pick List will feature six of the best match-ups across the state, and make our predictions on a handful of other games. [READ]

Around the Classes - Week 6 recap

Kpreps.com takes you Around the Classes as we look at a handful of games in each classification from teams outside our top five rankings. [READ]

Kpreps Rankings - Week 7 (Oct. 8th)

The Kpreps Kansas High School Football Rankings for Week 7. [READ]

Around the Classes - Week 5 recap

Kpreps.com takes you Around the Classes as we look at a handful of games in each classification from teams outside our top five rankings. [READ]

Kpreps Game Day - Week 5

Kpreps Game Day feature is designed to provide you with a program for things to watch out for each week in Kansas High School Football. [READ]

Around the Classes - Week 4 recap

Kpreps.com takes you Around the Classes as we look at a handful of games in each classification from teams outside our top five rankings. [READ]

District Previews: 8-Man, Division II

Kpreps.com previews each district and gives our predictions of the playoff qualifiers. [READ]

Around the Classes - Week 3 recap

Kpreps.com takes you Around the Classes as we look at a handful of games in each classification from teams outside our top five rankings. [READ]

Hoxie, Kennedy consistent on offense with new personnel

After graduating all-state running back Latham Schwarz, Hoxie had several players step up to guide the Indians to 52 points in a big win over Osborne. [READ]

Around the Classes - Week 2 recap

Kpreps.com takes you Around the Classes as we look at a handful of games in each classification from teams outside our top five rankings. [READ]

Kpreps Game Day - Week 2

Kpreps Game Day is designed to be your program of things to watch for on Friday night! [READ]

Around the Classes - Week 1 recap

Kpreps.com takes you Around the Classes as we look at a handful of games in each classification from teams outside our top five rankings. [READ]

Kpreps 8M-II All-State Team - 2017

Kpreps presents the 2017 8-Man, Division II All-State team. [READ]

Dylan Meier - GBL 2017 Player of the Year Finalists

Kpreps is proud to announce the finalists for the 7th Annual Get Busy Livin' - Kpreps Player of the Year Award. The award is made possible by Kpreps and the Dylan Meier Foundation. [READ]

Hanover, Hodgeman County to decide 8-Man, Div. II title

Hanover (12-0) will try and win a second consecutive Eight-Man, Division II state title when the Wildcats take on Hodgeman County (10-2) on Saturday at Newton's Fischer Field. [READ]

Kansas Volleyball Association - 2017 All-State Teams

Presenting the 2017 All-State Volleyball teams as selected by the Kansas Volleyball Association. In addition, the KVA has selected its players and coaches of the year for each classification. [READ]

Kpreps Rankings - Week 11 (Nov 6th)

We have reached the state quarterfinals of the Kansas high school football playoffs. Let’s take a look at the Kpreps.com rankings for November 6th. [READ]

Subway Friday Fresh Take - Playoffs Nov.3rd

On this Friday Playoff edition of the Subway Fresh Take, we’ll recap first round playoff action from Class 6A, 5A, 4A Divisions I & II, 2-1A, and both 8-Man divisions. [READ]

Playoff Preview: 8-Man, Division II

Kpreps.com breaks down Friday's first-round playoff action in Class 8-man Division II . [READ]

District Playoff Scenarios: 8M-I & 8M-II

We’ve analyzed the records, completed all the calculations, and researched all of the district tie-breakers. The result is this complete narrative of the district playoff scenarios for every district in the state – all classifications. [READ]

Around the Classes - Week 8 recap

Kpreps.com takes you Around the Classes as we look at a handful of games in each classification from teams outside our top five rankings. [READ]

Kpreps Game Day - Week 8

This week's Kpreps Game Day program features a special helmet sticker for Down syndrome awareness month. In addition, we look at league/conference races winding down. [READ]

Player Picks to Click - Week 8

In our Picks to Click, we feature eight players or units from across the state that we feel will have breakout performances on Friday night. [READ]

Northern Valley changes defense, earns signature win

Long-time Northern Valley coach Chuck Fessenden switched up their defensive scheme after a Week 2 loss. Since, the Huskies are 4-1 and given up just 42 total points. Northern Valley topped previously-unbeaten Sylvan-Lucas 46-6 last week. [READ]

The Pick List - Week 7

Each Thursday throughout the regular season, The Pick List will feature a few of the best match-ups across the state, and make our predictions on a handful of other games. [READ]

Around the Classes - Week 6 recap

Kpreps.com takes you Around the Classes as we look at a handful of games in each classification from teams outside our top five rankings. [READ]

Around the Classes - Week 5 recap

Kpreps.com takes you Around the Classes as we look at a handful of games in each classification from teams outside our top five rankings. [READ]

District Preview: 8-Man, Division II

Kpreps.com previews each district, the key match-ups, and gives our predictions of the playoff qualifiers. [READ]

Around the Classes - Week 4 recap

Kpreps.com takes you Around the Classes as we look at a handful of games in each classification from teams outside our top five rankings. [READ]

Subway Friday Fresh Take - Week 2

Subway sponsors our Friday Fresh Take where we provide a recap of some of the state's most notable games and performances from Friday night's action. [READ]

The Pick List - Week 2

Each Thursday throughout the regular season, The Pick List will feature six of the best match-ups across the state, and make our predictions on a handful of other games. [READ]

Picks to Click -- Top Performers of the Year

Kpreps presents the final fantasy standings in our Player Picks to Click for 2016. We've also included the top ten scoring performances from individual players throughout the season. [READ]

Player Picks to Click - Week 9

In our Picks to Click, we feature six players from across the state that we feel will have breakout performances on Friday night. [READ]

District Playoff Scenarios: 8 Man-I & 8 Man-II

We’ve analyzed the records, completed all the calculations, and researched all of the district tie-breakers. The result is this complete narrative of the district playoff scenarios for both 8-Man classifications. [READ]

Around the Classes - Week 8 recap

Kpreps.com takes you Around the Classes as we look at a handful of games in each classification from teams outside our top five rankings. [READ]

Around the Classes - Week 7 recap

Kpreps.com takes you Around the Classes as we look at a handful of games in each classification from teams outside our top five rankings. [READ]

Kpreps Game Day - Week 7

Kpreps Game Day is designed to be your program of things to watch for on Friday night! [READ]

Kpreps Game Day - Week 6

Kpreps Game Day is designed to be your program of things to watch for on Friday night! [READ]

Around the Classes - Week 5 recap

Kpreps.com takes you Around the Classes as we look at a handful of games in each classification from teams outside our top five rankings. [READ]

District Preview: 8-Man, Division II

Kpreps previews each district, the key match-ups, and gives our predictions of the playoff qualifiers. [READ]

Around the Classes - Week 2 recap

Kpreps.com takes you Around the Classes as we look at a handful of games in each classification from teams outside our top five rankings. [READ]

Nicholl: Potential Breakout teams for 2016

Conor Nicholl of Kpreps takes a look at one team from each classification that has the potential to significantly improve its record from a season ago. [READ]

Kpreps 8M-II All-District Teams Announced

Kpreps presents the 2015 All-District teams for Eight-Man, Division II. Teams are created from coaches nominations, statistical analysis, and video research. [READ]

2015 All-District nomination forms due Dec 7th

Kpreps.com is in the process of obtaining nominations for our sixth annual All-District teams for Class 2-1A and Eight-Man Divisions I and II. Nominations are due by Monday, December 7th. [READ]

Victoria, Spearville cap perfect seasons with title

Victoria overcame adversity to finish unbeaten and win a second straight 8M-II title, while Spearville ran its single-wing to near perfection in dominating the opposition all season. [READ]

Argonia-Attica, Victoria set for rematch in 8M-II title

Argonia-Attica (12-0) will take on Victoria (11-0) in the 8-Man, Division II title game on Saturday. The game is a rematch of last year's state championship game won by Victoria, 52-8. [READ]

Victoria rides defense in 22-game winning streak

Top-ranked Victoria has extended its win streak to 22 consecutive games behind a defense allowing only 61 rushing yards per game. Pictured defensive linemen Eric McAlonan (15), Brandon Brungardt (55), & Wheaton Hockersmith surround an A&A player in the 2014 state title game. [READ]

District Playoff Scenarios: 8 Man-I & 8 Man-II

We’ve analyzed the records, completed all the calculations, and researched all of the district tie-breakers. The result is this complete narrative of the district playoff scenarios for every 8-Man district in the state. [READ]

Around the Classes - Week 6 recap

Kpreps.com takes you Around the Classes as we look at a handful of games in each classification from teams outside our top five rankings. [READ]

Kpreps Week 6 Rankings (Oct 5th)

The top two teams in Class 6A and the top-ranked team in Class 5A lost on Friday. See how those results impacted the Kpreps rankings in Week 6. [READ]

District Preview: 8-Man, Division II

Kpreps.com previews each district, the key match-ups, and gives our predictions of the playoff qualifiers. [READ]

Around the Classes - Week 3 recap

Kpreps.com takes you Around the Classes as we look at a handful of games in each classification from teams outside our top five rankings. Eli Renoux (5) & Robert Bundy (25) helped Andover get its first win, 27-13 at Ark City. [READ]

District play begins now for several 8-Man teams

It's only Week 3 of the Kansas high school football season, but district play begins on Friday for a handful of 8-Man teams. [READ]

Nicholl: Players to break out in 2015

Just like teams that have massive one-season jumps, players can also achieve big gains in one season. Here are Conor Nicholl's picks for breakout players in 2015. [READ]

Schools with open dates on their 2015 football schedule

Kpreps has identified several schools with “open dates” for the 2015 football season. Contact us if you have further information to update our records, or if you are interested in scheduling one of these schools. [READ]

Kpreps Rankings - Nov.3rd

If's playoff times in Kansas high school football! Take a look at the Kpreps Rankings for November 3rd. [READ]

Thursday First Look - Week 9

A first look at action from Thursday night as the regular season wraps up in Kansas. [READ]

Early District Playoff scenarios: 2-1A, 8 Man-1, 8 Man-2

We've taken an early look at the district records and tried to clarify the playoff picture for these classes as much as possible with two weeks remaining. [READ]

Knights keep winning on tradition and toughness

Victoria’s 58-34 home victory last Friday against Thunder Ridge served as microcosm for the Knight program and their hallmarks of tradition and toughness. The Knights have clinched a tough District 7 and seemed poised for another deep playoff run. [READ]

Thunder Ridge, Victoria ready for decisive showdown

The District 7 playoff picture we become much more clear on Friday night when No. 3 Thunder Ridge visits No. 2 Victoria. The game was voted as the Fan's Choice for Kpreps Game of the Week. [READ]

Kpreps Rankings - Week 6

Week 5 action resulted in only minor changes in this week’s polls. Find your team in the polls as we enter the final week before district play begins in all classifications. [READ]

The Pick List - Week 5

The Pick List features previews and predictions of a few of the top match-ups across the state and our predictions on a handful of other games. Pictured above: KC Piper QB Ty Banes will look to keep the Pirates unbeaten against Bonner Springs. [READ]

District Preview: 8-Man, Division II

Kpreps.com previews each district, the key match-ups, and gives our predictions of the playoff qualifiers. [READ]

Around the Classes - Week 4 recap

Kpreps.com takes you Around the Classes as we look at a handful of games in each classification from teams outside our top five rankings. [READ]

Around the Classes - Week 3 recap

Kpreps.com takes you Around the Classes as we look at a handful of games in each classification from teams outside our top five rankings. [READ]

Around the Brackets: Wednesday's first round recap

Kpreps.com takes you around the brackets for a look at action from Wednesday of the Kansas State Basketball Tournament. [READ]

Picks to Click -- Week 8

In our Picks to Click, we feature six players from across the state that we feel will have breakout performances on Friday night. [READ]

Picks to Click -- Week 7

In our Picks to Click, we feature six players (or units) from across the state that we feel will have breakout performances on Friday night. [READ]

Picks to Click -- Week 6

In our Picks to Click, we feature six players (or units) from across the state that we feel will have breakout performances on Friday night. [READ]

District Preview: 8-Man, Division II

Kpreps.com previews each district, the key match-ups, and gives our predictions of the playoff qualifiers. [READ]

Around the Classes -- Week 3 recap

Around the Classes is our weekly recap of several games around the state featuring teams not ranked in our Kpreps.com poll. [READ]