A trio of high-stakes area high school football playoff matchups headline Friday’s local schedule across the KVOE Network of Stations.
In Class 1A, Olpe hosts Wabaunsee on Mix 104.9 FM. The Eagles kicked off their postseason run by dispatching Northeast-Arma 49-13, while the Chargers pulled off a 26-19 first-round upset over Valley Heights to set up Friday’s clash. The contest serves as a rematch of Week 2, which Olpe won 35-14, but Eagles head coach Chris Schmidt expects a different challenge this time around.
Pregame coverage for Olpe vs. Wabaunsee begins at 6:40 PM on Mix 104.9 FM.
In Class 1A Division I, Chase County welcomes South Sumner to Mayo Field on KVOE 1400 AM/96.9 FM. The Bulldogs roared into the second round with a 56-6 blowout of Solomon, led by Austin Anderson’s monster performance of 170 rushing yards and five touchdowns. Chase County now turns its focus to an 8-1 Outlaws squad that rolled past Erie 52-0 last week. South Sumner’s lone setback this season came against Oxford, finishing as the District 2 runner-up. Bulldogs head coach Derek Budke highlighted the key factor heading into Friday night.
Pregame coverage for Chase County vs. South Sumner begins at 6:45 PM on KVOE.
In Class 1A Division II, unbeaten Lebo hosts Hutchinson Central Christian on Country 101.7 FM. The Wolves (9-0) enter averaging over 50 points per game while boasting four shutouts on defense, but face one of their toughest tests yet. The Cougars, District 2 runners-up, advanced with a dominant 54-14 victory over Madison in the opening round. Lebo head coach Brian Hadley broke down what makes Hutchinson Central Christian such a threat.
Pregame coverage for Lebo vs. Hutchinson Central Christian begins at 6:45 PM on Country 101.7 FM.
Two Flint Hills League rivals will try to extend their seasons on the road in the Class 2A regional finals.
Osage City advances to face Sabetha in a No. 3 vs. No. 6 matchup after rolling past Riverton 51-20 in the opening round. Sabetha dominated Cherryvale 60-6 to advance.
Council Grove travels to face top-seeded Chaparral in the West bracket. The Braves survived a 48-40 thriller against Norton Community last week, while the Roadrunners posted a 41-0 shutout against Russell.
In 6-man, Marais des Cygnes Valley heads to Otis-Bison. The Trojans enter at 6-3 while the Cougars at 8-1.
