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Stirling finds silver lining

Jacob Stirling didn’t think the play was anything unusual. “It was a routine option play,” he said. “My job was to hold the outside.”He fought through a block, tracked the ballcarrier and made the tackle—finishing the kind of rep he had executed countless times.
(Photo: SMNW Journalism)

Shrine Bowl announces Hall of Fame class of 2026

The Kansas Shrine Bowl has announced the four member Hall of Fame Class of 2026 to be inducted Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the Kansas Shrine Bowl Hall of Fame ceremony during the Coach Bill Snyder Family/Sunflower Chapter National Football Foundation Banquet in Lawrence, Kansas.

Eight players added to Kansas Shrine Bowl roster

The Kansas Shrine Bowl has announced the addition of eight new players to the 2026 rosters to fill open roster spots due to declined invitations. Additions to the West team are Josiah Schmidt, Pratt and Issac Nikolas, Derby.

Shrine Bowl rosters announced

The Kansas Shrine Bowl has announced the 88 players who have received invitations to play in the 53rd Kansas Shrine Bowl on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Welch Stadium on the campus of Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas.

KPG FB Rankings presented by Salina Ortho

Check out our rankings after Week 8, presented by Salina Ortho. With satellite clinics across central and western Kansas, Salina Ortho sets the standard for orthopedic care. Visit SalinaOrtho.com for more info.Class 6A1. Maize2. Wichita Northwest3. Olathe West4. Junction City5.
Weskan enters the postseason ready to defend their state title, but that defense won't start until next week following a bye to open the 6-Man playoffs. (Photo: Brett Cleland, Sports in Kansas)

KPG FB Rankings presented by Salina Ortho

Check out our rankings after Week 7, presented by Salina Ortho. With satellite clinics across central and western Kansas, Salina Ortho sets the standard for orthopedic care. Visit SalinaOrtho.com for more info.Class 6A1. Maize2. Wichita Northwest3. Olathe West4. Junction City5.
Rural Vista has just one loss on the season to 8-Man I power Little River and the Heat are otherwise dominant allowing just 12 total points in their six wins. This week's matchup with Burlingame will give an indication just how much momentum RV has as they head into the postseason. (Photo: Heather Kindall Photography)
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