It’s week 2 of the high school football season and the Emporia High football team has confidence heading into its home opener Friday night against Liberal.
The Spartans enter the game with a 1-0 record, the first time they’ve been 1-0 since the 2019 season.
Coach Keaton Tuttle says they’ve got to put together a great effort if they want to be 2-0 for the first time since 2019.
Senior Nate Thomas says the Spartans are amped up for their home opener.
Senior Jaden Thomas says the Redskins will provide some challenges.
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at Welch Stadium. You can hear the game on KVOE-AM 1400/96.9 FM with coverage beginning at 6:40 p.m.
The featured game on Country 101.7 has Olpe hosting Bishop Ward. Kickoff is set for 7 pm. Coverage begins at 6:40 pm.
Other area games:
Lebo at Burlingame
Marais des Cgynes Valley at Madison
Waverly at Altoona Midway – for an afternoon game.
Hartford at Axtell
Lyndon at Herington
Northern Heights at Wabaunsee
Burlington at Osage City
Mission Valley at Council Grove
Thursday night
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