News Summary

As Week 7 of Kansas high school football comes to a close, teams are positioning themselves for playoff success. Maize maintains its lead in 6A with a perfect 7-0 record. In 5A, St. Thomas Aquinas holds strong at first place, but Great Bend is close behind. Exciting developments in lower classifications show multiple teams with undefeated records. As teams gear up for the last regular-season games, the anticipation for playoffs is palpable.

Excitement Builds in Kansas High School Football Rankings After Week 7

As the sun sets over Sunflower State, the excitement surrounding Kansas high school football continues to rise! With Week 7 now in the books, it’s time to dive into the latest rankings that reflect how each team has fared on the field. The thrill of tackling and touchdowns is palpable, and we’ve got the scoop on all the action.

6A Rankings: Maize Still on Top!

In the 6A classification, Maize continues to shine bright with an impressive record of 7-0. The team has really brought their A-game this season, and fans are buzzing with pride. Hot on their heels, Wichita Northwest is hanging tough at second place with a solid record of 6-1.

Looking at the standings, we see a three-way tie at the third, fourth, and fifth spots, with Junction City, Derby, and Manhattan all boasting a record of 5-2. These teams are certainly in the mix as the regular season winds down!

But wait, there’s more! Olathe West made an impressive leap from tenth to sixth place this week, thanks to their commendable 6-1 record. Washburn Rural and Shawnee Mission East are breathing down their necks with the same 5-2 record, ranking seventh and eighth, respectively. And let’s give a shoutout to Gardner-Edgerton, who has entered the top ten for the first time this season, standing at ninth with a 5-2 record. Finally, Olathe Northwest rounds out the top ten, also at 5-2!

As for the next five out in 6A, we have Lawrence Free State (5-2), Shawnee Mission Northwest (4-3), Olathe South (3-4), Olathe North (4-3), and Blue Valley Northwest (3-4) keeping their hopes alive for a climb in the rankings.

5A Rankings: St. Thomas Aquinas Stays Steady

Meanwhile, in Class 5A, St. Thomas Aquinas is holding onto their first place position with a record of 6-1. However, the pressure is on as Great Bend has stormed into the second position with an undefeated 7-0 record after moving up from third in the rankings. St. James Academy isn’t far behind, securing third place with a 6-1 record.

Hays has seen a slight dip, dropping from second to fourth place with their current record of 5-2. Holding steady at fifth is Basehor-Linwood, also with a perfect mark of 7-0.

The next five out in 5A consist of De Soto (5-2), Salina Central (6-1), Goddard (5-2), Hutchinson (5-2), and Bishop Carroll (4-3) as they seek to shake things up in the coming weeks.

Looking at Lower Classes

In lower classifications, Kapaun Mt. Carmel is leading 4A with a record of 6-1. Meanwhile, Andale is perfection personified in Class 3A, sitting pretty at 7-0.

Class 2A has seen Southeast of Saline achieve an unblemished record of 7-0 as they race toward the playoffs. In Class 1A, Jackson Heights and St. Mary’s Colgan are tied at the top, both boasting records of 7-0!

The action doesn’t stop there, as South Central is leading the 8-man division with a record of 6-0. It’s an exhilarating time to be a fan in Kansas as we head into the final week of the regular season!

With more games on October 17, expect these rankings to change yet again as teams aim for their shot at glory and state titles. Stay tuned, folks—it’s going to be a thrilling finish!

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