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Kindler named 2023 Dylan Meier-GBL Player of the Year
The Dylan Meier Get Busy Livin’ Foundation, along with Kpreps.com, is pleased to announce that Dawson Kindler of Gardner-Edgerton has been named the 2023-2024 Get Busy Livin’ - Kpreps Player of the Year Award recipient.
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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.
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6A: Gardner-Edgerton finishes, wins first state title
Gardner-Edgerton rallied from down 13-0 to top Derby, 22-19, and claim the schools' first-ever state football championship.
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Kpreps - 2023 State Championship Headquarters
It's time for the Kansas high school football State Championships! Prepare for the action with Kpreps preview articles, follow the live championship scoreboard, and find links to watch all championship games.
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6A: Derby, Gardner-Edgerton to battle for 6A supremacy
Derby (11-1) is back in the title game and will take on Gardner-Edgerton (11-1) in the Class 6A state championship game. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. at Emporia State's Welch Stadium.
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Playoff Preview: Class 6A, 5A & 4A (Sectionals)
Kpreps provides a preview for highlighted games and prediction for each Sectional (quarterfinal) match-up for Class 6A, Class 5A, and Class 4A.
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Playoff Preview: 6A, 5A & 4A (Regionals)
Kpreps previews a few games and provides predictions for each Regional-round bracket game for Class 6A, Class 5A, and Class 4A.
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Playoff Preview: Class 6A, 5A & 4A
Kpreps previews a few games and provides predictions for each first-round bracket match-up for Class 6A, Class 5A, and Class 4A.
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Player Picks to Click - Week 8
In our Picks to Click, we feature several players from across the state that we feel will have breakout performances this week!
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The Pick List - Week 7
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.
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Player Picks to Click - Week 7
In our Picks to Click, we feature several players from across the state that we feel will have breakout performances this week!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Several Key Matchups Headline Week 1 (The Pick List)
To open the 2023 football season and our first edition of The Pick List, we provide some brief notes on several games and rivalries that highlight a great Week 1 schedule of the Kansas high school football season.
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Kpreps 2022 Final High School Football Rankings
Check out the Kpreps final rankings for the 2022 season where five teams highlighted as preseason No. 1 in our poll captured state titles this fall.
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Around the Brackets - Sub-State Semifinals (Nov. 18th)
Kpreps takes you Around the Brackets to recap Sub-State semifinal playoff action from Friday night.
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Playoff Preview: Class 6A, 5A & 4A (Semifinals)
Kpreps provides a preview and prediction for each sub-state semifinal match-up for Class 6A, 5A, and 4A.
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Around the Brackets - Sectionals (Nov. 11th)
Kpreps takes you Around the Brackets to recap Sectional-round playoff action from Friday night.
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Playoff Preview: Class 6A, 5A & 4A (Sectionals)
Kpreps provides a preview for highlighted games and prediction for each Sectional (quarterfinal) match-up for Class 6A, Class 5A, and Class 4A.
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Around the Brackets - Regionals (Nov. 4th)
Kpreps takes you Around the Brackets to recap Regional-round playoff action from Thursday and Friday night.
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Playoff Preview: 6A, 5A & 4A (Regionals)
Kpreps previews a few games and provides predictions for each Regional-round bracket game for Class 6A, Class 5A, and Class 4A.
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Playoff Preview: Class 6A, 5A & 4A
Kpreps previews a few games and provides predictions for each first-round bracket match-up for Class 6A, Class 5A, and Class 4A.
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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.
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Kpreps Friday First Look - Week 6
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.
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The Pick List - Week 6
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Player Picks to Click - Week 3
In our Picks to Click, we feature several players from across the state that we feel will have breakout performances on Friday night.
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The Pick List - Week 3
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.
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Player Picks to Click - Week 2
In our Picks to Click, we feature several players from across the state that we feel will have breakout performances on Friday night.
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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.
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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.
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Kpreps 2021 Final Rankings - Dec. 4th
Check out the Kpreps final rankings for the 2021 season where three teams highlighted as preseason No. 1 in our poll captured state titles this fall.
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Blue Valley Northwest tops Derby, wins first state title
Blue Valley Northwest captured the schools' first-ever state football championship by dominating three-time defending champion Derby, 41-21.
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Kpreps - State Championship Headquarters
It's time for the Kansas high school football State Championships! Prepare for the action with Kpreps preview articles, follow the live championship scoreboard, and find links to watch all championship games.
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Blue Valley Northwest will try to dethrone Derby in 6A
Three-time defending champion Derby (11-0) will face Blue Valley Northwest (11-1) in the 6A state title game at 1 p.m. Saturday at Emporia State's Welch Stadium.
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Playoff Preview: Class 6A, 5A, & 4A (Semifinals)
Kpreps provides a preview and prediction for each sub-state semifinal game for Class 6A, Class 5A, and Class 4A.
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Around the Brackets - Sectionals (Nov. 12th)
Kpreps takes you Around the Brackets to recap Sectional-round playoff action from Friday night.
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Playoff Preview: Class 6A, 5A, & 4A (Sectionals)
Kpreps provides a preview and prediction for each Sectional (quarterfinal) match-up for Class 6A, 5A and 4A.
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Playoff Preview: Class 6A, 5A, & 4A (Regionals)
Kpreps previews highlighted games and provides predictions for each Regional-round bracket match-up for Classes 6A, 5A, and 4A.
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Playoff Preview: Class 6A, 5A, & 4A
Kpreps previews a few games and provides predictions for each first-round bracket match-up for Classes 6A, 5A, and 4A.
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The Pick List - Week 8
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.
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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.
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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.
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Kpreps Rankings - Week 7 (Oct 11th)
Check out the Kpreps Kansas high school football statewide rankings for Week 7!
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The Pick List - Week 5
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.
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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.
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The Pick List - Week 3
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.
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Kpreps 2020 Final Rankings - Dec. 2nd
Check out the Kpreps final rankings for the 2020 season where four teams highlighted as preseason No. 1 in our poll captured state titles this fall.
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Little River outscores Wichita County 70-58 to win 8M-I
Little River outscored Leoti-Wichita County 70-58 on Saturday to capture the schools' sixth state football championship and first since 1999. The contest was the highest-scoring state title game in state history.
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Derby blitzes Blue Valley North for third straight title
Derby scored 21 unanswered points in the second quarter to turn a 21-21 tie into a 42-21 halftime lead. The Panthers then rolled to their third consecutive Class 6A title.
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Kpreps State Championship Headquarters
It's time for the Kansas high school football State Championships! Prepare for the action with Kpreps preview articles, follow the live championship scoreboard, and find links to watch all championship games.
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Blue Valley North, Derby to decide 6A title for 3rd time
Derby (8-2) will take on Blue Valley North (7-2) in the Class 6A state championship game at Olathe's College Boulevard Activity Center. Saturday's kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m.
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Northwest, Mill Valley to battle in 5A title rematch
Mill Valley (8-2) will take on Wichita Northwest (10-0) in the Class 5A state championship game at Pittsburg State's Carnie Smith Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m.
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Kpreps HS Football Rankings - Nov. 24th
Let’s check out the Kpreps Rankings to see how things stand as we prepare for the state championship games.
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Around the Brackets - Semifinals (Nov. 20th)
Kpreps takes you Around the Brackets to recap sub-state semifinal playoff action from Friday night.
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Playoff Preview: Class 6A, 5A, & 4A (Semifinals)
Kpreps provides a preview and prediction for each sub-state semifinal game for Class 6A, Class 5A, and Class 4A.
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Kpreps HS Football Rankings - Nov. 16th
Let’s check out the Kpreps Rankings to see how things stand as we prepare for second-round playoff action this week.
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Around the Brackets - Quarterfinals (Nov. 13th)
Kpreps takes you Around the Brackets to recap Sectional playoff action from Friday night.
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Playoff Preview: Class 6A, 5A, & 4A (Quarterfinals)
Kpreps provides a preview and prediction for each quarterfinal (Sectional) bracket match-up for Class 6A, Class 5A and Class 4A.
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Kpreps HS Football Rankings - Nov. 10th
Let’s check out the Kpreps Rankings to see how things stand as we prepare for second-round playoff action this week.
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Around the Brackets - Regionals (Nov. 6th)
Kpreps takes you Around the Brackets to recap Regional playoff action from Thursday and Friday night.
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Playoff Preview: Class 6A, 5A, & 4A (Regionals)
Kpreps provides a preview and prediction for each second-round (Regional) bracket match-up for Class 6A, Class 5A and Class 4A.
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Kpreps HS Football Rankings - Nov. 2nd
Let’s check out the Kpreps Rankings to see how things stand as we prepare for second-round playoff action this week.
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Around the Brackets - Week 9 (Oct. 30th)
Kpreps takes you Around the Brackets to recap first-round playoff action from Thursday and Friday night.
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Playoff Preview: Class 6A, 5A, 4A
Kpreps provides notes and prediction for each first-round bracket match-up for Class 6A, 5A, and 4A.
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Kpreps Rankings - Week 9 (Oct 27th)
The regular season is complete and the brackets are set. Let’s check out the Kpreps Rankings to see how things stand as we begin elimination games this week.
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Kpreps Friday First Look - Week 8 (Oct 24th)
This week's Kpreps Friday First Look has links to state brackets, final district standings, and provides a recap of some of the state's most notable games and performances from Friday night's action.
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5A contenders Maize, Hutch to meet in Game of the Week
5A No. 3 Maize (7-0) will travel to Hutchinson (6-1) to take on the Salthawks in a key game for seeding on the west side of Class 5A. The game was voted on by fans as the Kpreps Game of the Week.
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The Pick List - Week 8
Each Thursday throughout the regular season, The Pick List will feature a handful of the best match-ups across the state, and make our predictions on several other games.
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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.
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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.
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The Pick List - Week 7
Each Thursday throughout the regular season, The Pick List will feature a handful of the best match-ups across the state, and make our predictions on several other games.
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Kpreps Week 7 Rankings (Oct 12th)
We have only two weeks remaining in the regular season. We’ll start to see more and more teams clinch playoff spots this week in the smaller classifications. Meanwhile, we’re starting to see what the seeding picture will be in the large classes.
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Kpreps Friday First Look - Week 6
The Kpreps Friday First Look provides a recap of some of the state's most notable games and performances from Friday night's action.
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Kpreps Week 6 Rankings (Oct 5th)
We’re already into the third week of district play in small classifications. Meanwhile, the large classes are battling for seeking come playoff time. Find out how our voters have arranged this week’s poll.
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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.
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Kpreps Week 5 Rankings (Sept 28th)
Two top-ranked teams suffered losses in Week Four as Class 5A’s Mill Valley and 4A’s Bishop Miege each fell for the second consecutive week. Find out how our voters have arranged this week’s poll.
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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.
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Kpreps Week 4 Rankings (Sept 21st)
Week Three action saw nine teams ranked in the Kpreps poll lose, although several of those fell to ranked opponents. Find out how our voters have arranged this week’s poll.
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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.
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The Pick List - Week 3
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.
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Kpreps Week 3 Rankings (Sept 14th)
Week 2 of the Kansas high school football season saw five ranked teams lose, but three of those fell to ranked opponents. How did these results impact the Week 3 rankings?
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Kpreps Friday First Look - Week 2
The Kpreps Friday First Look provides a recap of some of the state's most notable games and performances from Friday night's action.
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Mill Valley, De Soto look to build on impressive openers
Although the two schools are members of the same school district, Mill Valley and De Soto will meet for the first time in 17 years. Mill Valley is the top-ranked team in Class 5A, while De Soto is ranked No. 5.
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Kpreps Week 2 Rankings (Sept 7th)
The first week of the Kansas high school football season resulted in six ranked teams losing their season opener. How did the "upsets" impact the Week 2 rankings?
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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.
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Derby, Mill Valley set for a top-ranked showdown
Derby (No. 1 in Class 6A) will travel to Mill Valley (No. 1 in Class) for the Kpreps fan's choice for statewide Game of the Week!
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The Pick List - Week 1
Welcome to the 2020 football season and our first edition of The Pick List. 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.
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Kpreps 2020 Preseason Rankings
Kpreps presents the preseason Top 5 football rankings in each classification.
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Kpreps Class 6A All-State Team - 2019
Kpreps looks back on the 2019 season with the Class 6A All-State Team.
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Nicholl: A Look back at the 2019 Football Season
Conor Nicholl of Kpreps looks back on the 2019 season as part of our post season awards.
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Kpreps 2019 Final Rankings - Dec. 3rd
Check out the Kpreps final rankings for the 2019 season where three teams highlighted as preseason No. 1 in our poll captured state titles this fall.
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Derby runs away with 6A title over Olathe North
Derby captured its fifth Class 6A state football championship in the past seven years with a 63-26 victory over Olathe North on Saturday at Welch Stadium in Emporia.
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6A: Olathe North faces challenge of slowing down Derby
Olathe North (10-2) will take on defending 6A champion Derby (12-0) in the Class 6A state championship game at Emporia State's Welch Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m.
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Around the Brackets - Nov. 22nd (Semifinal recap)
Kpreps takes you Around the Brackets to recap sub-state semifinal playoff action from Friday night.
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Playoff Preview: Class 6A & 5A (Semifinals)
Kpreps provides a preview and prediction for each sub-state semifinal match-up for both Class 6A and Class 5A.
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Around the Brackets - Nov. 15th (Quarterfinal recap)
Kpreps takes you Around the Brackets to recap quarterfinal playoff action from Friday night.
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Playoff Preview: Class 6A and 5A (Quarterfinals)
Kpreps provides a preview and prediction for each quarterfinal match-up for both Class 6A and Class 5A.
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Around the Brackets - Nov. 8th (Regional recap)
Kpreps takes you Around the Brackets to recap regional playoff action from Friday night.
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Playoff Preview: Class 6A & 5A (Regionals)
Kpreps provides a preview and prediction for each second-round bracket match-up for both Class 6A and Class 5A.
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Playoff Preview: Class 6A & 5A
Kpreps provides a preview and prediction for each first-round bracket match-up for both Class 6A & 5A.
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Kpreps Rankings - Week 9 (Oct. 28th)
The regular season is complete and the brackets are set. Let’s check out the Kpreps Rankings to see how things stand as we begin elimination games this week.
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Kpreps Friday First Look - Week 8 (Oct 25th)
This week's Kpreps Friday First Look has links to state brackets, final district standings, and provides a recap of some of the state's most notable games and performances from Friday night's action.
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The Pick List - Week 8
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.
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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.
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Kpreps Game Day - Week 7
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. This week, we focus on the important role of the kicking game, as well two key eight-man games and South Barber’s long non-losing streak versus Kansas schools
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Kpreps Rankings - Week 7 (Oct. 14th)
For the first time in 49 weeks we have a new No. 1 team in 8-Man, Division II. What other changes occurred after last week’s action? Find out with the Kpreps Week 7 Rankings.
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Kpreps Game Day - Week 6
Kpreps Game Day is designed to be your program of things to watch for on Friday night. This week's program includes a look at Hanover's dominance in eight-man football and some key games around the state to keep an eye out for.
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Kpreps Rankings - Week 6 (Oct. 7th)
Only four ranked teams suffered losses in Week 5. What kind of changes happened in the polls? Find out with the Kpreps Week 6 Rankings.
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Kpreps Friday First Look - Week 5
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.
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Kpreps Game Day - Week 5
Kpreps Game Day is designed to be your program of things to watch for on Friday night. This week's program includes a look at some of the state's most versatile players and key district games to keep an eye out for.
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KVA Volleyball Rankings - Week 4 (Oct 2nd)
The Kansas Volleyball Association announces the Week 4 Volleyball Rankings. Information is based on records that were submitted by Monday, September 30. This week’s rankings reflect the new classifications for 2019-20.
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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.
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Kpreps Friday First Look - Week 4
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.
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The Pick List - Week 4
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.
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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.
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Kpreps Game Day - Week 3
Kpreps Game Day is designed to be your program of things to watch for on Friday night. This week's program includes No.1 vs. No. 2, the best winless teams in each class, notable games, current streaks, and a player to watch.
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Kpreps Rankings - Week 3 (Sept 16th)
Week Two action saw only five of the 40 teams ranked the Kpreps poll lose, including one classification’s top-ranked team. Let’s find out how our voters have arranged this week’s poll.
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Kpreps Game Day - Week 2
Kpreps Game Day is designed to be your program of things to watch for on Friday night!
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Player Picks to Click - Week 2
In our Picks to Click, we feature several players from across the state that we feel will have breakout performances on Friday night.
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Kpreps Rankings - Week 2 (Sept 9th)
The first week of the Kansas high school football season resulted in several ranked teams dropping their season opener. How did the "upsets" impact the Week 2 rankings?
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Kpreps Game Day - Week 1
Kpreps Game Day is designed to be your program of things to watch for on Friday night!
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Player Picks to Click - Week 1
In our Picks to Click, we feature several players from across the state that we feel will have breakout performances on Friday night.
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The Pick List - Week 1
Welcome to the 2019 football season and our first edition of The Pick List. 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.
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Kpreps 2019 Preseason Rankings
Kpreps presents the preseason Top 5 football rankings in each classification.
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Kpreps Class 6A All-State Team - 2018
Kpreps presents the 2018 Class 6A All-State team.
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Dylan Meier - GBL 2018 Player of the Year Finalists
Kpreps is proud to announce the finalists for the 8th Annual Get Busy Livin' - Kpreps Player of the Year Award. The award is made possible by Kpreps and the Dylan Meier Foundation.
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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.
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Friday Night Photo Contest Winner – Week 12
Congratulations to Kelly Ross on winning Week 12 of the Kpreps Friday Night Photos Contest. Kelly’s photo captures Derby’s Dax Benway trying to escape the grasp of Manhattan safety Beauyette Young.
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Kpreps 2018 Final Rankings - Nov. 26th
Check out the Kpreps final rankings for the 2018 season where five teams highlighted as preseason No. 1 in our poll captured state titles this fall.
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Derby wins 6A title over Blue Valley North, 24-16
In a rematch of the 2017 Class 6A title game, Derby flipped the script in beating Blue Valley North, 24-16 on Saturday. Blue Valley North won the state title last season, 49-42.
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State Championship Saturday Headquarters
Welcome to State Championship Saturday! Prepare for the action with Kpreps preview articles, follow the live championship scoreboard, and find links to watch all championship games.
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Blue Valley North, Derby ready for 6A title rematch
Defending champion Blue Valley North (9-3) will take on Derby (12-0) in the Class 6A state championship game for the second straight season. Blue Valley North won last season, 49-42.
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Mertz is joined with Chet Kuplen of Sports in Kansas to discuss Saturday's 6A state title matchup versus Derby.
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Chet Kuplen talks with Andy Sims of BV North about the 6A title game against Derby.
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Chet Kuplen discusses 6A title game with Brandon Clark of Derby.
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Kpreps HS Football Rankings - Nov. 19th
The Kpreps Kansas High School Football Rankings for the week of November 19th.
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Around the Brackets - Nov. 16th - Semifinal recap
Kpreps takes you Around the Brackets to recap sub-state semifinal playoff action from Friday night.
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Playoff Preview: Class 6A & 5A (Semifinals)
Kpreps provides a preview and prediction for each sub-state semifinal match-up for both Class 6A and Class 5A.
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Kpreps HS Football Rankings - Nov. 12th
The Kpreps Kansas High School Football Rankings for the week of November 12th.
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Around the Brackets - Nov. 9th
Kpreps takes you Around the Brackets to recap quarterfinal playoff action from Friday night.
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Kpreps Game Day: a few of the state's top defenses
With this week's Kpreps Game Day, Conor Nicholl take a closer look at some of the state's top defenses.
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Playoff Preview: Class 6A & 5A (Quarterfinals)
Kpreps provides a preview and prediction for each quarterfinal match-up for both Class 6A and Class 5A.
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Kpreps HS Football Rankings - Nov. 5th
The Kpreps Kansas High School Football Rankings for the week of November 5th.
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Around the Brackets - Nov. 2nd
Kpreps takes you Around the Brackets to recap reginal playoff action from Friday night.
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Playoff Preview: Class 6A & 5A (Regionals)
Kpreps provides a preview and prediction for each second-round bracket match-up for both Class 6A and Class 5A.
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Kpreps HS Football Rankings - Oct. 29th
The Kpreps Kansas High School Football Rankings for the week of October 29th.
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Around the Brackets - Oct 26th
Kpreps takes you Around the Brackets to recap first-round playoff action from Thursday and Friday night.
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Bracket Preview: Class 6A & 5A
Kpreps provides a preview and prediction for each first-round bracket match-up for Class 6A & 5A.
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Kpreps Rankings - Week 9 (Oct. 22nd)
The Kpreps Kansas High School Football Rankings for Week 9.
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Kpreps Friday First Look - Week 8 (Oct 19th)
The Kpreps Friday First Look provides a recap of some of the state's most notable games and performances from Friday night's action.
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The Pick List - Week 8
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.
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Kpreps Rankings - Week 8 (Oct. 15th)
The Kpreps Kansas High School Football Rankings for Week 8.
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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.
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Kpreps Rankings - Week 7 (Oct. 8th)
The Kpreps Kansas High School Football Rankings for Week 7.
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The Pick List - Week 6
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.
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Player Picks to Click - Week 6
In our Picks to Click, we feature eight players from across the state that we feel will have breakout performances on Friday night.
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Kpreps Rankings - Week 6 (Oct. 1st)
Week 5 of the Kansas high school football season saw four teams ranked No. 5 lose and fall out of the rankings last Friday night.
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Kpreps Friday First Look - Week 5 (Sept 28th)
The Kpreps Friday First Look provides a recap of some of the state's most notable games and performances from Friday night's action.
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Player Picks to Click - Week 5
In our Picks to Click, we feature eight players from across the state that we feel will have breakout performances on Friday night.
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Kpreps Rankings - Week 5 (Sept. 24th)
Find out how our top five looks in each class as we have reached the halfway point of the 2018 regular season.
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Kpreps Friday First Look - Week 4 (Sept 21st)
The Kpreps Friday First Look provides a recap of some of the state's most notable games and performances from Friday night's action.
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The Pick List - Week 4
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.
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Kpreps Rankings - Week 4 (Sept. 17th)
Find out how our top five looks in each class as we enter district play in several classifications.
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Kpreps Game Day- Week 3: Surprising teams
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. This week, we focus on teams off to surprising unbeaten starts.
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Kpreps Rankings - Week 3 (Sept. 10th)
Find out how the results from Week 2 action impacted the Kpreps Rankings.
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Speed vs. Power: Osborne & Hoxie in the Game of the Week
Will this be a contest between the unstoppable force and the immovable object? High-octane Osborne, ranked No. 2 in 8M-II, will travel to powerful defending champion Hoxie, No. 1 in 8M-I, in the Kpreps Fan's Choice for Game of the Week!
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Kpreps Rankings - Week 2 (Sept 3rd)
The first week of the Kansas high school football season resulted in several ranked teams dropping their season opener. How did the "upsets" impact the Week 2 rankings?
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Kpreps Game Day - Week 1
Kpreps Game Day is designed to be your program of things to watch for on Friday night!
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Miege, Blue Valley North set for opening EKL showdown
Defending state champions Bishop Miege (4A-I) and Blue Valley North (6A) will square off on Thursday night in a game with significant Eastern Kansas League implications. The Stags and Mustangs feature some of the most talented players in the state.
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The Pick List - Week 1
Welcome to the 2018 football season and our first edition of The Pick List. 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.
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Kpreps 2018 Preseason Rankings
Kpreps presents the preseason Top 5 football rankings in each classification.
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Rosters are set for Saturday's 45th Kansas Shrine Bowl
The 45th annual Kansas Shrine Bowl will kick off at 7:00 p.m. Saturday at Pittsburg State’s Carnie Smith Stadium in Pittsburg, Kansas.
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Kpreps Class 6A All-State Team - 2017
Kpreps presents the 2017 Class 6A All-State team.
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Kansas Shrine Bowl Announces 2018 Players and Coaches
Nemaha Central’s Warren Seitz and Goddard’s Scott Vang set to lead All-Star lineups on the campus of Pittsburg State University on July 28th.
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Year in Review: Driskell's mark left on 2017 season
Kpreps contributor Conor Nicholl takes his annual look back at the recently completed season and points out the imprint that the late Blue Valley coach Eric Driskell left on program across the state and the 2017 season.
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Kpreps 2017 Final Rankings - Nov. 27th
Check out the Kpreps final rankings for the 2017 season where three teams highlighted as preseason No. 1 in our poll captured state titles this fall.
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Blue Valley North outlasts Derby to claim first title
Graham Mertz's 15-yard touchdown run with :57 seconds remaining propelled Blue Valley North to a 49-42 victory over Derby and the schools' first ever state football championship.
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Kpreps State Championship Scoreboard
Follow along on Saturday with the Kpreps State Championship scoreboard!
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Watch Kansas HS football State Championships live!
Watch the KSHSAA State Football Championships live courtesy of 810 Varsity, with cooperation from Open Spaces Sports, Kpreps, and ESPN 100.7.
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Blue Valley North looks to end Derby's three-peat bid
Derby (11-1) will make its fourth Class 6A title game appearance in the past five years when the Panthers take on Blue Valley North (8-4) on Saturday in Emporia. Derby has won two straight 6A titles, while BV North is playing in its first football title game.
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Aquinas, Carroll savor the championship week experience
Top-ranked St. Thomas Aquinas (11-1) will take on No. 2 Bishop Carroll (11-1) in the Class 5A state championship game to be played at Carnie Smith Stadium in Pittsburg.
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BV North is in its first ever state title game and Andy Sims talks about the 6A game with Derby with Chet Kuplen of Sports in Kansas.
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Kpreps Rankings - Week 13 (Nov 20th)
We have reached the final week of the Kansas high school football season and the state championship games are set in each classification. Let’s take a look at the Kpreps.com rankings for November 20th.
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Subway Friday Fresh Take - Playoffs Nov. 17th
The state championship games are set! Kpreps recaps the state semifinal results from Friday night's action with the Subway Friday Fresh Take!
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Derby overcomes inexperience, injuries to reach semis
The Derby Panthers are back in the Class 6A state semifinals despite replacing virtually the entire defense, including two defensive coaches, and suffering through multiple injuries this season.
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Semifinal Preview: Class 6A
Kpreps previews the Class 6A sub-state semifinal games including a rematch between Blue Valley and Blue Valley North, and Derby traveling to Wichita Northwest.
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Kpreps Rankings - Week 12 (Nov 13th)
We have reached the state semifinals of the Kansas high school football playoffs. Let’s take a look at the Kpreps.com rankings for November 13th.
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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.
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Subway Friday Fresh Take - Playoffs Nov. 10th
In addition to the Subway Friday Fresh Take, listen as Matt Gilmore (Kpreps) & Chet Kuplen (Sports In Kansas) break down the brackets after a wild quraterfinal round.
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Quarterfinal Preview: Class 6A
Kpreps.com breaks down Friday's quarterfinal playoff action in Class 6A.
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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.
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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.
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Playoff Preview: Class 6A
Kpreps.com breaks down Friday's playoff action in Class 6A.
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Kpreps Rankings - Week 10 (Oct 30th)
As the playoffs begin for all classes this week, Phillipsburg remains #2 in Class 3A.
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Kpreps Game Day - Week 9: 6A & 5A bracket preview
Kpreps Game Day previews the brackets for Class 6A and Class 5A.
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Campus improves, gets Hutch again to highlight 6A
After surprising Hutchinson 35-7 a couple of weeks ago, Haysville Campus will once again have to play the Salthawks to open bracket play.
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Kpreps Rankings - Week 9 (Oct 23rd)
There is a new No. 1 in this week’s Kpreps Rankings. Check out the top five polls as we enter the bracket round for Class 6A and 5A and wind down the regular season in all other classifications.
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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.
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Kpreps Rankings - Week 8 (Oct 16th)
Find out how the first week of district games impacted this week’s Kpreps Rankings for Week 8!
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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.
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Kpreps Rankings - Week 7 (Oct 9th)
There are changes at the top of two classifications in this week’s Kpreps Rankings. Let’s take a look at the Kpreps Rankings for Week 7!
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Kpreps Game Day - Week 6
Kpreps Kansas Game Day feature this week in order to provide you with a program for things to watch out for in Week 6 action.
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Kpreps Rankings - Week 6 (Oct 2nd)
The Kansas high school football season has crossed over the mid-season point and movement in the Kpreps rankings is starting to stabilize. Check out the Kpreps Rankings for Week 6!
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Subway Friday Fresh Take - Week 5
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.
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The Pick List - Week 5
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.
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Kpreps Rankings - Week 5 (Sept 25th)
Seven ranked teams lost during Week 4 action. Find out how those losses impact the Kpreps High School Football Rankings for Week 5!
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Subway Friday Fresh Take - Week 4
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.
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The Pick List - Week 4
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.
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Kpreps Rankings - Week 4 (Sept 18th)
The Kpreps rankings have quite a different look this week, especially at the top. There are four new teams occupying the top spot, but only three No. 1 teams suffered losses last week. Where are the changes? Find out with the Kpreps rankings for Week 4!
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The Pick List - Week 3
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.
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Player Picks to Click - Week 3
In our Picks to Click, we feature eight players from across the state that we feel will have breakout performances on Friday night.
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Goddard has found a model for success under Vang
Goddard coach Scott Vang has modeled his program after successful programs around the Wichita area including Bishop Carroll and Derby. Recent victories over both of those schools have many believing the Lions have arrived as a consistent title contender.
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Kpreps Rankings - Week 3 (Sept 11th)
There is a new No. 1 in the Kpreps Class 6A poll for the first time since November 9, 2015. Derby had held the top spot for 19 consecutive ranking polls.
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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.
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Kpreps Game Day - Week 2
Kpreps Game Day is designed to be your program of things to watch for on Friday night!
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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.
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Kpreps Rankings - Week 2 (Sept 4th)
The first week of the Kansas high school football season resulted in eight teams that played for a state title last fall dropped their season opener, including three defending state champions. How did the "upsets" impact the Week 2 rankings?
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Kpreps Game Day - Week 1
Kpreps Game Day is designed to be your program of things to watch for on Friday night!
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Kpreps 2017 Preseason Rankings
Kpreps presents the preseason Top 5 football rankings in each classification.
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Kansas Shrine Bowl kicks off Saturday in El Dorado
The 44th annual Kansas Shrine Bowl is set to kick off at 7:00 p.m. Saturday on the campus of Butler County Community College in El Dorado. All proceeds from the game benefit the network of 22 Shriners Hospitals for Children.
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Updated: Kansas High School Coaching Changes
Kpreps keeps you informed of all the Kansas high school football coaching changes and provides some insight into the coaching positions that remain open.
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Girls State Basketball Tournament Results
Complete results of the Girls State Basketball Tournament for all classes!
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Kpreps All-State players committing to play in college
Find out where players receiving Kpreps 2016 All-State honors are headed to play at the next level. Help us complete this list, DM us @Kpreps on Twitter, or email matt@kpreps.com.
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Kpreps 2016 Class 6A All-State Team
Kpreps presents the 2016 Class 6A All-State Team.
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Kpreps Helmet Stickers - State Champions
We would like to thank Athletic Strength Institute (ASI) of Lawrence for powering the Kpreps Helmet Stickers feature this fall. Check them out online at AthleticSI.com and follow ASI on Twitter @AthleticSI or Facebook.
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Kpreps Final Rankings - Nov. 28th
Check out the Kpreps final rankings for the 2016 season where five teams highlighted as preseason No. 1 in our poll captured state titles this fall.
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Late FG lifts Derby to 17-14 win over Blue Valley in 6A
The Derby Panthers captured their third 6A state title in four years by beating Blue Valley 17-14. Blayten Tullis kicked a 21-yard field goal with less than 30 seconds remaining to lift Derby to the win.
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Kpreps Kansas Pregame Show - Nov. 26
Listen to our state championship edition of the Kpreps Kansas Pregame Show where we break down last week's 8-man championships and preview Saturday's 11-man title games.
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Blue Valley, Derby ready for 6A title rematch
For the second consecutive season, the Derby Panthers (12-0) and the Blue Valley Tigers (12-0) will face off in the Class 6A state championship game in Emporia. Derby won last year's meeting, 27-14.
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Goddard stands in the way of a Mill Valley repeat in 5A
Mill Valley (8-4) goes for a second straight Class 5A state title when the Jaguars take on top-ranked Goddard (11-1). The Jaguars and Lions will battle on Saturday at Pittsburg State's Carnie Smith Stadium.
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Kpreps Rankings - Nov. 21st
It is state championship week! The 11-Man classes will crown their champions this weekend, while the state trophies were hoisted in Newton this past Saturday for both 8-Man classes.
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Subway Playoff Fresh Take - Friday Nov 18th
On this Friday Playoff edition of the Subway Fresh Take, we’ll recap semifinal playoff action from the 11-Man classes.
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Class 6A Semifinal Preview
Kpreps previews the semifinal match-ups in Class 6A where No. 3 Shawnee Mission East vists No. 2 Blue Valley and top-ranked Derby hosts Lawrence Free State.
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Kpreps Rankings - Nov. 14th
We have reached the state semifinals in the 11-Man classes of Kansas high school football, and the 8-Man classes will play the state title games this week. Let’s take a look at the Kpreps.com rankings for November 14th.
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Subway Playoff Fresh Take - Friday Nov 11th
On this Friday Playoff edition of the Subway Fresh Take, we recap quarterfinal playoff action from the 11-Man classes as well as the 8-Man state semifinals.
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Class 6A Quarterfinal Preview
Kpreps previews the quarterfinal match-ups in Class 6A where three of the four contests are rematches from earlier in the season.
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Subway Playoff Fresh Take - Friday Nov 4th
The Friday Playoff edition of the Subway Fresh Take includes our recap of first-round playoff action from Class 6A, 5A, 4A Divisions I & II, and Class 2-1A.
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Friday Playoff Preview: Class 6A
Kpreps.com breaks down Friday's first-round playoff action in Class 6A. .
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Kpreps Rankings - Oct 31st
The regular season is complete and it’s finally playoff time! Here’s a look at the Kpreps Rankings for October 31st.
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Kpreps Helmet Stickers - Week 9
Each Sunday our experts will hand out helmet stickers to a team or individual that delivered the most important performance of the week in their opinion. Powered by Athletic Strength Institute (ASI) of Lawrence!
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Class 6A & 5A Preview - Week 9
Kpreps takes a quick look at each match-up in the Class 6A & 5A first round.
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Kpreps Rankings Week 9 - Oct 24th
There are two new No. 1 teams as we head into Week 9 of the Kpreps Rankings.
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Kpreps Game Day - Week 8
In this week's Kpreps Game Day, we break down the race for the league championship in each league/conference in the state.
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Kpreps Rankings Week 8 - Oct 17th
There is a new No. 1 in Class 5A this week as the top two teams in the 5A poll lost last week. Here’s a look at the Kpreps Rankings for Week 8.
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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.
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Kpreps Rankings Week 7 - Oct 10th
There are changes in all by one classification of the Kpreps Rankings for Week 7.
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Kpreps Game Day - Week 6
Kpreps Game Day is designed to be your program of things to watch for on Friday night!
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Kpreps Week 6 Rankings (Oct 3rd)
Two top-ranked teams lost in Week 5. Find out how Mill Valley and Rossville's losses impact the Kpreps Rankings in Week 6?
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Subway Friday Fresh Take - Week 5
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.
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The Pick List - Week 5
Each Thursday throughout the regular season, The Pick List features six of the best match-ups across the state, and we make our predictions on a handful of other games.
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Kpreps Week 5 Rankings (Sept 26th)
At least one team in the top five of each classification lost last week. How did those losses impact the rankings? Take a look at this week's polls and find out!
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Subway Friday Fresh Take - Week 4
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
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Kpreps Game Day - Week 4
Kpreps Game Day is designed to be your program of things to watch for on Friday night!
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Eyes of the state, nation on Blue Valley vs. Mill Valley
6A No. 2 Blue Valley will take on 5A No. 1 Mill Valley in a game that has the attention of the entire state and the nation. The Tigers and Jaguars were selected as the Kpreps Fan's Choice for Game of the Week.
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The Pick List - Week 4
Each Thursday throughout the regular season, The Pick List features six of the best match-ups across the state, and we make our predictions on a handful of other games.
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Kpreps Week 4 Rankings (Sept 19th)
Are the major upsets beginning to settle down? Despite a couple of losses, there are no changes in the four smaller class rankings this week, but there is movement in the larger classes.
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Several Kansas seniors make D-I verbal commitments
Prior to the season thirteen Kansas seniors had made verbal commitments to FBS colleges. Mark Schremmer of Kpreps takes a look at each of these players and their commitment.
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Kpreps Week 3 Rankings (Sept 12th)
Weather played a major role in several games being postponed last Friday night. See how the top five looks in each classification as we enter Week 3.
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Kpreps Week 2 Rankings (Sept 5th)
The first week of the Kansas high school football season resulted in 11 ranked teams losing their season opener. How did the "upsets" impact the Week 2 rankings?
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Friday Fresh Take -- Week 1
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.
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The Pick List - Week 1
Welcome to the 2016 football season and our first edition of The Pick List. 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.
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Ready to repeat? Defending champs set sights high again
Kpreps' Mark Schremmer takes a quick look at each of the defending state champions' chances of winning it all again this fall.
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Kpreps 2016 Preseason Rankings
Kpreps presents the preseason Top 5 football rankings in each classification.
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Kpreps 2015 Class 6A All-State Team Announced
Kpreps presents the 2015 Class 6A All-State team.
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Dylan Meier - GBL 2015 Player of the Year Finalists
Kpreps is proud to announce the finalists for the 5th Annual Get Busy Livin' - Kpreps Player of the Year Award. The award is made possible by Kpreps and the Dylan Meier Foundation.
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Friday Night Photo Contest Winner – State Title Week
Congratulations to Nick Smith on submitting the winning photo for State Championship Week in the Kpreps Friday Night Photos Contest. His photo captures Derby’s Lachlan Jones (25) stretching for the ball against Blue Valley’s Lawson Holbert.
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How 11 QBs shaped the 2015 season
Kpreps contributor Conor Nicholl looks at the impact 11 quarterbacks made on the 2015 Kansas high school football season.
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Kpreps Final Rankings - Nov. 30th
Kpreps presents the final rankings for the 2015 season as three preseason No. 1s finished with state championships, while three more titles were won by teams that began the season ranked No. 2.
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6A: Rust, Derby run over Blue Valley on way to title
The Derby Panthers won their second Class 6A title in the past three seasons with a 27-14 victory over Blue Valley. Derby QB Brady Rust rushed for 309 yards in the win.
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Six State Champions Crowned in Kansas
Check out the finals from State Championship Saturday in the Kansas 11-man classes.
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6A: Blue Valley, Derby seek second title in three years
The Derby Panthers (11-1) and Blue Valley Tigers (10-2) will square off at Emporia State's Welch Stadium to decide the 6A championship on Saturday. The Panthers (6A) & Tigers (5A) each won state titles in 2013.
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Blue Valley Head Coach Eric Driskell talks about his 6A state championship matchup with Derby.
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Derby HC Brandon Clark talks with Chet Kuplen about the 6A state title matchup with Blue Valley.
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Kpreps Rankings - Nov 23rd
We've reached championship week in Kansas high school football! Check out this week's Kpreps Rankings as we prepare to crown six more champions this weekend.
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Friday Playoff Fresh Take - Nov 20th
On this Friday Playoff edition of the Subway Fresh Take, we’ll recap sub-state semifinal playoff action from the 11-Man classes.
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Class 6A Semifinal Preview
Kpreps previews the Class 6A semifinal games featuring Blue Valley taking on Olathe North, and Lawrence Free State traveling to top-ranked Derby.
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Class 5A Semifinal Preview
Kpreps previews the Class 5A semifinal games featuring Goddard-Eisenhower taking on Bishop Carroll, and St. Thomas Aquinas taking on Mill Valley for a second time this season.
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Kpreps Rankings - Nov 16th
We have reached the state semifinals in the 11-Man classes of Kansas high school football, and the 8-Man state championship games will be played this Saturday in Newton.
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Friday Playoff Fresh Take - Nov 13th
On this Friday Playoff edition of the Subway Fresh Take, we’ll recap quarterfinal playoff action from the 11-Man classes as well as the 8-Man state semifinals.
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Class 6A Quarterfinal Preview
Kpreps previews the quarterfinal match-ups in Class 6A including a rematch of 2014's game of the year between Shawnee Mission East and Olathe North.
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Kpreps Rankings - Nov 9th
With seemingly the entire state sharing condolences, prayers, and support, Wallace County returned to the field on Saturday an outscored Ingalls, 74-58.
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Friday Playoff Fresh Take - Nov 6th
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, and Class 2-1A.
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Friday Playoff Preview: Class 6A
Kpreps.com breaks down first round playoff action in Class 6A including two games featuring 8-1 teams as Olathe North takes on Blue Valley North, and Topeka travels to Derby.
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Kpreps Rankings - Nov 2nd
Check out the Kpreps Top 5 Rankings as we head into the first round of the playoffs.
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District Playoff Scenarios: 6A & 5A
We’ve analyzed the records, completed all the calculations, and researched all of the district tie-breakers. Here is the complete narrative of the district playoff scenarios for each district in Class 6A and 5A.
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Kpreps Week 9 Rankings (Oct 26th)
Check out the Kpreps Top 5 Rankings as we enter the final week of the regular season.
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The Pick List - Week 8
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.
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Kpreps Week 8 Rankings (Oct 19th)
Find out the changes to the Kpreps Top 5 Rankings as we prepare for some major district match-ups in Week 8.
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District Preview: Class 6A
Kpreps.com previews each district, the key match-ups, and gives our predictions of the playoff qualifiers.
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No. 5 St. James opens districts vs. No. 1 Mill Valley
A top-five showdown will take place on Friday to open district play as No. 5 St. James Academy hosts No. 1 Mill Valley in the Kpreps' fan's choice for Game of the Week.
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Kpreps Week 7 Rankings (Oct 12th)
The second season is officially here. All classifications are now in district play as we begin to clarify the playoff picture for the 2015 season.
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The Pick List - Week 6
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.
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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.
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Kpreps Week 5 Rankings (Sept 28th)
Week 4's action resulted in changes in the top five rankings in six of the eight classifications.
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Friday Fresh Take -- Week 4
On the Friday Fresh Take presented by Subway, we’ll recap some of the state’s top games and highlight a few of the top performances from Friday’s action.
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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.
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Kpreps Week 4 Rankings (Sept 21st)
Week 3 of the Kansas high school football season came to a close on Monday night with the completion of games suspended from Friday. The Kpreps Top 5 Rankings are a day late, but we think they are worth the wait!
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Friday Fresh Take -- Week 3
Subway sponsors our Friday Fresh Take where we provide our initial reaction to some of the state's most notable games and performances from Friday night's action.
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Kpreps Live Video Broadcast Schedule – Sept 18th
Stay dry! Watch Kansas high school football games live using Kpreps Video Broadcast Schedule!
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Derby, No. 3 in 6A, takes on 5A's top-ranked Mill Valley
Class 6A's No. 3 Derby Panthers travel to Class 5A's No. 1 Mill Valley Jaguars in the Fan's Choice for Kpreps Game of the Week.
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Chet Kuplen talks with Derby HC Brandon Clark on the match-up with Mill Valley. (photo: Larsons Photography)
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Kpreps Week 3 Rankings (Sept 14th)
While there were some upsets in Week 2, changes in the Kpreps Rankings were modest overall. However, Week 3 brings several key games featuring ranked teams and with it there is potential for major changes in the Rankings next week.
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The Pick List - Week 2
Each Thursday throughout the regular season, The Pick List features a handful of the best match-ups across the state, and make our predictions on several of other games.
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Wichita Northwest, Mill Valley shake up 5A; Dinkel out
Conor Nicholl looks at how defining wins by Wichita Northwest and Mill Valley in Week 1 have shaken up the Class 5A rankings. In addition, Victoria tries to recover after losing quarterback Brady Dinkel to a scary injury.
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Kpreps Week 2 Rankings (Sept 7th)
The first week of the Kansas high school football season saw ten ranked teams lose. The biggest changes to our Kpreps rankings occurred in Class 5A where the top four teams fell during Week 1. Here’s a look at the Week 2 rankings.
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Fan's Choice: No. 5 Mill Valley to test No. 1 Aquinas
Class 5A's No. 5 Mill Valley takes on top-ranked St. Thomas Aquinas in the Fan's Choice for Kpreps' Game of the Week!
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Kpreps Live Video Broadcast Schedule – Sept 4th
Watch Kansas high school football games live using Kpreps Video Broadcast Schedule!
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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.
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Kpreps 2015 Preseason Rankings
Kpreps presents the preseason Top 5 football rankings in each classification.
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2014 Kpreps Class 6A All-State Team
Kpreps presents the 2014 Class 6A All-State team.
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Hutchinson, Shawnee Mission East to battle for 6A crown
Hutchinson and Shawnee Mission East will meet in the Class 6A state championship at 1 p.m. Saturday at Emporia State University's Welch Stadium.
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Class 5A Semifinal Preview
Kpreps analyzes the Class 5A semifinals featuring St. Thomas Aquinas and Shawnee Heights, and Bishop Carroll and Salina South.
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Class 6A Semifinal Preview
Kpreps previews the state semifinals in Class 6A including the showdown between No. 1 Shawnee Mission East and No. 2 Olathe North.
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Playoff First Look - Nov 14th & 15th
Our first look at Friday and Saturday's action from the quarterfinals in the 11-man classifications and the semifinals in the 8-Man divisions.
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Class 6A Quarterfinal Preview
Kpreps previews each quarterfinal game in Class 6A including No. 3 Blue Valley at No. 2 Olathe North and Hutchinson at Derby.
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Kpreps Rankings - Nov. 10th
There are several changes in the Kpreps Rankings this week as we have reached the state quarterfinals in 11-man football and the semifinals in 8-Man.
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Friday Playoff First Look - Nov 7th
Kpreps first look at Friday's playoff action in 6A, 5A, 4A-1, 4A-II, and 2-1A.
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Friday Playoff Preview - Class 6A
Kpreps previews Friday night's first-round match-ups in Class 6A including a loaded east side of the bracket that features the state's top three teams.
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Kpreps Rankings - Nov.3rd
If's playoff times in Kansas high school football! Take a look at the Kpreps Rankings for November 3rd.
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District Playoff Scenarios: Class 6A & 5A
Our complete narrative of the district playoff scenarios for Class 6A & 5A.
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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.
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District Preview: Class 6A
Kpreps.com previews each 6A district, the key match-ups, and provides predictions of the playoff qualifiers.
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Rivals Salina South, Central ready for Friday Night Live
Salina South and Salina Central will renew their rivalry to open district play. Four of the past five meetings between the Cougars and Mustangs have been decided by exactly three points.
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Kpreps Rankings - Week 7
Seven ranked teams lost during Week 6 of the Kansas high school football season. Find out how those losses impacted this week's Kpreps Rankings.
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Friday First Look - Week 6
We recap some of the highlights of Week 6 action that saw seven ranked teams lose.
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The Pick List - Week 6
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.
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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.
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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.
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Friday First Look - Week 4
Our first look at action from a wild, high-scoring Week 4 of the Kansas high school football season.
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Injured Hutchinson squad prepares for Derby
Hutchinson, which has suffered numerous injuries in the first three weeks, will be at home against defending Class 6A state champion Derby. The game will be televised statewide on Cox Channel Kansas.
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Recruiting: several Kansas athletes commit before season
Kpreps contributor Mark Schremmer looks at a number of Kansas athletes that have verbally committed with FBS schools prior to the season.
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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.
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The Pick List - Week 3
The Pick List features previews and predictions of six of the top match-ups across the state and our predictions on a handful of other games.
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Friday First Look - Week 1
Our first look at action from Week 1 including losses by ten ranked teams to start the new season.
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The Pick List - Week 1
The Pick List features previews and predictions of six of the top match-ups across the state and our predictions on a handful of other games.
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Transfers may provide the keys to postseason success
Schools, such as Bishop Miege, Chetopa and Derby, hope they have what it takes for a title run. Jackson Jenkins, Sherrick Rogers, Curtis Whitten and Darreon Jackson are among several impact transfers across the state this season.
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Kpreps 2014 Preseason Rankings
Kpreps presents the preseason Top 5 football rankings in each classification.
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Kansas Shrine Bowl Saturday in Pittsburg
The 41st annual Kansas Shrine Bowl will be played Saturday at Pittsburg State University’s Carnie Smith Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
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Wrestling State Champions crowned
Find out which schools and individuals took home state wrestling championships as a result of Saturday's action.
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Dylan Meier - GBL Player of the Year Finalists
Kpreps.com is proud to announce the finalists for the third annual Get Busy Livin’ – Kpreps Player of the Year Award in conjunction with the Dylan Meier Foundation.
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Nicholl: 2013 football season in review
Conor Nicholl takes a look at the 2013 season and at a handful of the promising returning players for 2014. From Left to Right: Centralia's J.T. Rosine, Sedgwick's Brylie Ware, Baileyville B&B's Dustin Rottinghaus, & Hays' Alex Delton.
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Kpreps Final Rankings -- Dec. 2nd
The final Kpreps.com rankings of the 2013 season presented by Pinamonti Physical Therapy.
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Derby edges SM East with late score, wins 6A 28-21
The Derby Panthers won their first state football title since 1994, 28-21 over Shawnee Mission East. Travis Young returned a punt 35 yards deep into Lancer territory to set up the winning score with just over two minutes remaining.
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State champions crowned in Kansas
Derby, Blue Valley, Buhler, Silver Lake, and Centralia brought home state championships on Saturday. Click here for the full scoreboard and stay tuned to Kpreps.com throughout the evening for full coverage.
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Panthers, Lancers set to collide for 6A title
The Derby Panthers and the Shawnee Mission East Lancers will face off the in the Class 6A state championship game Saturday in Topeka.
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Salina South, Blue Valley set for rematch
Blue Valley defeated Salina South during the third week of the season. Now, the two teams will face off in the Class 5A state championship at 1 p.m. Saturday in Emporia.
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Our experts break down the Class 6A, 5A and 4A state championship games. What do we think about each team's chances to bring home the title?
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Kpreps Rankings -- Nov. 25th
Two state champions have been crowned and five more will be determined this week as the Kansas high school football season comes to a close.
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First Look: Sub-State semifinal recaps
Our first look at action from Friday's Sub-State semifinal games which resulted in top-ranked Derby, Salina South, and Centralia advancing to state title games. In Class 4A, Buhler ended No. 1 Holton's 26-game win streak with a 28-14 victory.
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Matt Gilmore, John Baetz, and Mike Snow go in-depth to highlight each sub-state championship game in Kansas Class 6A, 5A, and 4A.
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Class 6A Semifinal Preview
Previews and predictions for the 6A Sub-State games featuring a rematch between Olathe North and Shawnee Mission East and Garden City visiting top-ranked Derby.
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Kpreps Rankings -- Nov. 18th
We have reached the state semifinals in the 11-Man classes of Kansas high school football, and the 8-Man champions will be crowned this weekend in Newton. Check out the Kpreps rankings for November 11th powered by Pinamonti Physical Therapy.
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Friday Playoff First Look: Nov 15th
Our first look at action from Friday's 11-man quarterfinals and 8-man semifinals. Nathan Finley & LaDarrius Johnson each rushed for two touchdowns in Coffeyville's 35-27 win over Baldwin.
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Class 6A Quarterfinal Preview
Our previews and predictions of the Class 6A Sectional round.
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Kpreps Rankings -- Nov. 11th
We have reached the state quarterfinals in the 11-Man classes of Kansas high school football, and the 8-Man classes will play the semifinals this week. Check out the Kpreps rankings for November 11th powered by Pinamonti Physical Therapy.
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Friday Playoff First Look: Nov 8th
Our first look at each game from first-round action in Class 6A, 5A, and 2-1A from Friday night.
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Friday Playoff Preview: Class 6A
Our previews and predictions of notable first-round games in the Class 6A bracket as well as a complete list of teams we expect to move on to the second round.
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Kpreps Rankings -- Nov. 4th
There is little change in the top five polls as we head into the playoffs. Check out the Kpreps rankings for November 4th powered by Pinamonti Physical Therapy.
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Friday First Look - Week 9
Our first look at Thursday and Friday night action from Week 9 of the Kansas high school football season.
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The Pick List -- Week 9
Our weekly feature of six of the best match-ups across the state in this final week of the Kansas high school football regular season.
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Kpreps Rankings - Week 9
There is a new No. 1 in 8-Man, Division I as Madison was upset last week. Check out the Kpreps Week 9 rankings powered by Pinamonti Physical Therapy.
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Kpreps Rankings - Week 8
The Kpreps Week 8 rankings powered by Pinamonti Physical Therapy. Visit the Rankings page to view a complete list of the top five teams in each classification and how they performed last week.
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District Preview: Class 6A
Kpreps.com previews each district, the key match-ups, and gives our predictions of the playoff qualifiers.
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Kpreps Rankings - Week 7
There is a new No. 1 team in Class 3A. Find out who as we release the Week 7 Kpreps.com rankings powered by Pinamonti Physical Therapy.
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The Pick List -- Week 6
Our weekly feature of six of the best match-ups across the state plus our predictions on several other games. Colgan's defense has given up only 22 points this season, but will be challenged by unbeaten Columbus.
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Kpreps Rankings - Week 6
Does any team want to be No. 1 in Class 6A? Here are the Week 6 Kpreps.com rankings powered by Pinamonti Physical Therapy.
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Kpreps Rankings - Week 5
How did eight ranked teams losing impact the rankings? Here are the Week 5 Kpreps.com rankings powered by Pinamonti Physical Therapy.
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Kpreps Rankings - Week 4
Five ranked teams lost last week and three more barely avoided upsets. Here is a look some of the changes for Week 4 of the Kpreps.com rankings, powered by Pinamonti Physical Therapy.
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Friday First Look - Week 3
Our first look at Friday night's action that ended with five ranked teams losing and a No. 1 barely squeaking by.
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The Pick List -- Week 3
Our weekly feature of six of the best match-ups across the state plus our predictions on several other games.
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Kpreps Rankings - Week 3
While there have already been changes at the top spot in the larger classifications this season, Holton appears to be a team with staying power atop the 4A poll. The Kpreps.com Top 5 rankings for each classification powered by Pinamonti Physical Therapy.
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Kpreps Rankings - Week 2
Salina South (5A) staked a claim as the top team in all of Kansas with an impressive 41-35 win over previously top-ranked Derby (6A). The Kpreps.com Top 5 rankings for each classification powered by Pinamonti Physical Therapy.
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Friday First Look - Week 1
Mike Jones scored from three yards out with just six seconds remaining to lift 5A No. 1 Salina South to a 41-35 win over 6A No. 1 Derby.
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Derby, Salina South set for Cox Friday Night Live
Class 6A's top-ranked Derby Panthers will face 5A's top-ranked Salina South Cougars on Friday. The game will be broadcast statewide on Cox Kansas 22.
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Kansas takes share of recruiting spotlight
With Olathe South's Braden Smith, Derby's DeAndre Goolsby, Olathe North's Jimmie Swain and Gardner-Edgerton's Traevohn Wrench leading the pack, Kansas boasts one of its best recruiting classes in recent years.
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Will each Kpreps top-ranked team win a state title?
We take an in-depth look at the preseason top-ranked teams and identify why each one will or will not win the state title in their respective class.
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Kpreps 2013 Preseason Rankings
The Kpreps.com Top 5 rankings for each classification powered by Pinamonti Physical Therapy.
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Matt Gilmore from Kpreps.com talks High School football on The Local Show.
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Joanna Chadwick of Varsity Kansas talks about some of her favorite players she has covered in the Wichita area in recent years.
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We're only one month away from the start of the 2013 Kansas high school football season. Matt Gilmore and Mike Snow discuss the players featured on this year's Kansas Pregame magazine as well as major match ups right out of the gate in 2013.
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Matt Gilmore and Aaron Amershek talk about the storylines for Saturday's 40th Shrine Bowl at Washburn University.
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A number of NCAA Division I recruits will showcase their talents during the 2013 Kansas high school football season. We discuss some of the state's biggest names and who has the best chance to repeat in 2013.
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Not all playoff roads are made equal
The two teams that are considered to be the best in a classification often don’t end up playing each other for the state championship. Here's why.
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