Wamego, Chapman Advance in Kansas Football Playoffs

Several northeast Kansas teams won opening-round football playoff games on October 29 and 30, 2026.

Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Football

Wamego, Chapman Advance in Kansas Football Playoffs

Wamego defeated Abilene 41-13 on Thursday, October 29, and Chapman defeated Concordia 48-20 on Friday, October 30, in first-round Kansas high school football playoff games. Rock Creek, Marysville and Hoisington also posted playoff or regular results over the same two days.

Why it matters

Wins in the opening round move Wamego and Chapman into the second round, while the NCKL teams still alive face elimination risk on Friday, November 6. Results across the region shape which programs remain in contention for the state field.

Rock Creek's 78-0 victory over Highland Park was the largest margin among the reported games, while Marysville needed overtime to edge Southeast of Saline 25-24. Wamego's 41-13 win and Chapman's 48-20 win both came in opening-round playoff games.

The details

Wamego beat Abilene 41-13 on Thursday, October 29, and Chapman beat Concordia 48-20 the following day. Rock Creek also won 78-0 over Highland Park on October 29, Marysville edged Southeast of Saline 25-24 in overtime on October 30, and Hoisington defeated Clay Center 38-6 that same Friday.

Thursday, October 29, 2026: Wamego defeats Abilene; Rock Creek defeats Highland Park.
Friday, October 30, 2026: Chapman defeats Concordia; Marysville defeats Southeast of Saline in overtime.
Saturday, October 31, 2026: Clay Center loses 2-0 to Bishop Miege in the Class 4A volleyball semifinals.
Friday, November 6, 2026: Second-round football playoff games are scheduled.

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The Stats

The results reflect the classification-based bracket used by the Kansas State High School Activities Association, which sorts schools into classes and advances winners through successive playoff rounds. Teams that win opening-round games move into the second round under that structure.

Wamego and Chapman now face second-round opponents, with Wamego scheduled to play at Rock Creek. Fans following playoff brackets should track Friday's games, since at least one northeast Kansas team will lose its season then.

The takeaway

Opening-round results in the Kansas playoffs can change quickly, so checking second-round matchups before November 6 helps track which regional teams remain alive.