A spot at the top of the standings and critical playoff positioning will be decided Friday night as local high school football teams clash in the regular-season finale.
The featured Area Game of the Week sends the Madison Bulldogs on the road to Rosalia to face off against the Flinthills Mustangs on Mix 104.9 FM.
Madison enters the contest riding a six-game winning streak, looking to make it seven straight and secure the Division 2, District 1 championship. However, standing in their path is a physical 5-2 Flinthills squad eager to play spoiler on their home turf.
Bulldogs head coach Nathan Teichgraeber knows his team faces a stiff challenge, particularly when it comes to slowing down the Mustangs’ ground attack.
Live coverage of Madison at Flinthills begins at 6:40 p.m. Friday on Mix 104.9 FM.
In Division 1, District 3 action, Chase County controls its own destiny as they prepare to take on Pleasanton. A victory on Friday will seal the district championship for the Bulldogs.
Head coach Derek Budke expressed confidence in his squad’s preparation and focus heading into the high-stakes matchup.
The marquee matchup in 2A, District 3 features a battle of area powerhouses, as 6-1 Osage City hits the road to challenge undefeated 7-0 Silver Lake.
The stakes could not be higher: the winner claims the district title and earns guaranteed home-field advantage for the first two rounds of the postseason.
Indians head coach Andrew Gantenbein knows that, regardless of the outcome, it will be a tough bracket.
Olpe and Lebo have already won their districts.
Full Area Schedule:
EHS vs Topeka
Chase County at Pleasanton
Cair Paravel at Northern Heights
Osage City at Silver Lake
Hartford at Wakefield
Riley County at Council Grove
Herington at Burlingame
Rural Vista at Lebo
Madison at Flint Hills
Olpe at Uniontown
Waverly at Goessel
MdCV at Southern Coffey County
