Kansas High School Football Playoffs Kick Off with Exciting Action

As the Friday night lights shine brightly across Kansas, the high school football playoffs have officially begun. This past Friday, November 15, teams battled it out in a series of thrilling sectional championship games. Fans witnessed some intense matchups and surprising outcomes.

In a key game in the West bracket, the West No. 2 Manhattan team upset the top-seeded Derby with a score of 31-21. This win gives Manhattan a big boost as they advance in the playoffs. In another notable game, the East No. 1 Gardner Edgerton edged out the No. 2 Blue Valley West with a final score of 34-25, showcasing their strong performance this season.

Other scores included a solid victory for West No. 9 Hays, who beat No. 2 Goddard Eisenhower by a score of 24-14. Meanwhile, East No. 1 St. Thomas Aquinas held off No. 11 St. James Academy with a tight 24-17 finish.

The playoffs also saw West No. 2 Andover Central dominate No. 5 Buhler with a decisive 41-14 win. The East No. 15 Bishop Miege trounced No. 5 Tonganoxie to the tune of 48-13.

In West bracket action, West No. 1 Andale made a statement against No. 7 Holcomb, finishing strong at 55-14. East No. 3 Topeka Hayden pulled off a surprising win over No. 1 Wellsville, defeating them 35-7.

Other notable scores included West No. 1 Southeast of Saline narrowly defeating No. 3 Beloit 34-30, and East No. 3 Nemaha Central dominating No. 13 Council Grove 21-6.

As the playoffs continue, football fans are eagerly awaiting the next round of games, hoping to see which teams will rise to the top and head towards state championship glory. The excitement is palpable as the quest for the title continues!