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2021 Sports In Kansas: 1A Football Preview

in Olpe is looking to repeat in 1A. (Photo: Noah Ochsner)

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Class 1A has the fewest teams of any classification, and limited middle class. However, the top-10 squads present plenty of intrigue Read Story

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Brett Sarwinski of Galena talks w/ Chet Kuplen of Sports in Kansas

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Sports in Kansas: 25 Quarterbacks to Watch for 2021

Lance Hoffsommer of Sedgwick (Terri DeGraffenreid)

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25 to Watch for 2021 – Sports in Kansas (List is not ranked or in order)

Henry Martin, Read Story

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Sports in Kansas: Six-Man Football Preview

Cheylin won the 6-man state championship last season.

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Sports In Kansas continues its in-depth classification breakdown. Next up: Six-Man Football. Bird City-Cheylin is the defending champion. Cheylin, Cunningham Read Story

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Sports in Kansas: 5A Football Preview

Mill Valley looks to continue its dynasty in 5A. (photo: Mill Valley News)

SIK continues its in-depth classification previews. Will the 5A hegemony stay the same this year? All per-game statistics and rankings from KPreps Read Story

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2021 Sports in Kansas 8M-I Football Preview: Balance with 8-Man, Division I

Garrett Matblie is looking for a big junior year for Canton-Galva.

2021 Sports in Kansas 8M-I Football Preview: Balance with 8-Man, Division I – Sports in Kansas – @cnichollHays takes a look at the classification Read Story

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Sports in Kansas: 25 Running Backs To Watch List for 2021

Jovannie Blackie of Paola. Photo: Gene Morris

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Sports in Kansas: 25 Defensive Lineman to Watch for 2021

Landon Dean of Frontenac is looking to be a three time all-state pick.

Sports in Kansas 25 Defensive Lineman To Watch for 2021 ⬇️ (list is not ranked or in any order)

Landon Dean, Cruz Blair, Read Story

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Sports in Kansas: 25 Linebackers to Watch for 2021

Sports in Kansas 25 Linebackers to Watch for 2021 season (list is not ranked or in any order) ⬇️

Gavin Meyers, Hays, Sr. , Jaren Kanak, Hays, Sr. Dalton Dale, Hays, Sr.

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Sports in Kansas: National Signing Day Recap

Syris Dunlap inked with FHSU out of Liberal HS on Wednesday.

By CONOR NICHOLL & Chet Kuplen – Sports in Kansas

Wednesday marked National Signing Day. This year’s class featured a standout crop of linemen, Read Story

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Nex-Tech Wireless Athlete of the Month: Maddie Wiltse

Wiltse has earned Nex-Tech Wireless Athlete of the Month.

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OTIS – Otis-Bison’s Maddie Wiltse is one of Kansas’ most decorated seniors. Wiltse, a middle blocker, has thrice earned all-state honors by Read Story

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Basketball in Kansas: Around the State Update (2/2/20)

Machia Mullens of Liberal went over 1,000 points in her career.

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All rankings from the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association as of Jan. 28. All win-loss from the KSHSAA web site, and/or Read Story

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