2025 Pick Records

Brandon

Last week: 16-7
Overall: 110-28
2024 Record: 153-32

Justin

Last week: 17-5
Overall: 115-21
2024 Record: 158-26

Kryndon

Last week: 18-4
Overall: 106-30
2024 Record: 145-40

Jake

Last week: 18-5
Overall: 101-23

Boz

Last week: 19-4
Overall: 105-19

BROADCAST SCHEDULE

Jefferson County North at Jackson Heights – 103.9 KNZA & Cobra Channel
Riverside at Centralia – 92.1 KMZA
Troy at Maur Hill-Mount Academy – KAIR 93.7
Silver Lake at Council Grove – Silver Lake Channel
Perry-Lecompton at Hiawatha – Hiawatha Channel
Holton at Leavenworth – Holton Channel
Sabetha at St. Marys – Sabetha Channel

Week 8 Games

8M-I D4

(7-0) Lincoln at (5-2) Clifton-Clyde

Lincoln put a beatdown onto Sylvan-Lucas 62-36 last Friday to keep their undefeated season alive. Lincoln is now off to their best season in over 30+ years and have had their most wins in a season since 2010 where the Leopards finished 8-2 overall, it was also the last year the Leopards had won a playoff game, beating Little River 50-30 in the first round. 

The Clifton-Clyde Eagles were able to bounce back after their loss against Sylvan-Lucas with a win over Rock Hills 54-6 last Friday. The win for the Eagles secured their spot in the playoffs and improved their all-time series lead over the Grizzlies 9-3.

Last season this match-up was for an anticipated district title and Clifton-Clyde came out on top 36-28. There could be a chance if Clifton-Clyde pulls the upset that Lincoln, Sylvan-Lucas, and Clifton-Clyde could all be 4-1 in the district.

Brandon’s Pick: Lincoln
Justin’s Pick: Lincoln
Kryndon’s Pick: Lincoln
Jake’s Pick: Lincoln
Boz’s Pick: Lincoln

(3-4) Washington County at (6-1) Sylvan-Lucas

Washington County has recorded back-to-back wins for the first time since their 3-0 start in 2022 with their 78-16 victory over Lakeside-Downs last Friday. It’s the most points scored in a game since 2020 for the Tigers when they beat Doniphan West 82-60. 

Sylvan-Lucas was handed their first loss of the season and in districts to the Lincoln Leopards 62-36 last week. The Mustangs haven’t given up more than 20 points until they lost last Friday. This season the Mustangs have had two defensively shutouts and have averaged over 40+ points a game. 

Last season was the first ever meeting between these two schools, the Tigers lost 54-0 and will look to make it a little more of a competitive match-up to end the season. Both teams have locked spots into the playoffs.

Brandon’s Pick: Sylvan-Lucas
Justin’s Pick: Sylvan-Lucas
Kryndon’s Pick: Sylvan-Lucas
Jake’s Pick: Sylvan-Lucas
Boz’s Pick: Sylvan-Lucas

8M-II D3

(4-3) Frankfort at (6-1) Axtell – Twin Valley League

The Frankfort Wildcats have now won three straight games and have improved to a game over .500 for the first time this season. Frankfort won last Friday over Wakefield 58-12, ending the game at halftime with 38 points in the second quarter. Wes Anderson had one of his most electric games of the season with 336 yards of offense with six total touchdowns. Frankfort finished with 379 yards and eight total scores in the victory. Landon Schreiner had six tackles and two forced fumbles in the big win as well. 

The Axtell Eagles historical run has finally come to an end, the Eagles were stumped at 58-straight wins, which is historically the most wins in the class of eight-man, but does come up short of the overall state record from 11-man’s Smith Center who won 79 games in a row. The winning streak was snapped by Hanover last Friday 26-18. Wyatt Detwiler finished with 118 yards passing and 34 yards rushing with two total touchdowns. Detweiler went in from the goal-line off a quarterback keeper and scored a late 77-yard kickoff return touchdown. 

Last season Frankfort gave Axtell their biggest run for their money in both the regular season and the sub-state championship. Axtell beat Frankfort 76-30 in the regular season and then 52-20 in the sub-state title game.

Brandon’s Pick: Axtell  
Justin’s Pick: Axtell
Kryndon’s Pick: Axtell
Jake’s Pick: Axtell
Boz’s Pick: Axtell

(1-6) Blue Valley-Randolph at (0-7) Wakefield

The Blue Valley-Randolph Rams have now lost four straight games, with their fourth consecutive loss being handed to them last Friday 46-0 by St. Johns-Tipton. The Rams in this winless drought have only scored 14 points and have allowed exactly 200. The Rams allowed 318 yards of offense to the Bluejays last week. 

Wakefield lost to Frankfort 58-12 last Friday, allowing 20 points in the first quarter and 38 points in the second quarter, ending the game at halftime. Wakefield’s quarterback Bradyn Moenning went 2 of 9 for just eight yards passing with an interception. The Bombers rushing attack did manage to produce 161 yards on the ground and two rushing touchdowns. Moenning led the running game for Wakefield with 81 yards off 10 carries for just one score. 

Just like last season, this is a battle for who makes the playoffs. Last season the Rams laid down a beating over the Bombers 52-6.

Brandon’s Pick: Blue Valley-Randolph
Justin’s Pick: Blue Valley-Randolph
Kryndon’s Pick: Blue Valley-Randolph
Jake’s Pick: Blue Valley-Randolph
Boz’s Pick: Blue Valley-Randolph

1A D2

(4-3) Wabaunsee at (6-1) Rossville

Wabaunsee is picking up some steam at the right time as they beat Mission Valley last week 36-21 for their third straight win. The Chargers lost three of their first four games, albeit the losses were against Council Grove, Osage City, and Olpe.

Rossville rallied last week to get past Olpe on the road 36-22 for their fourth straight win. The Dawgs’ only loss this season was against Nemaha Central in week three and they have outscored their last four opponents 209-42. Against Olpe, Rossville rushed for over 300 yards and averaged nearly 11 yards per carry.

Since 2004, Rossville is 16-0 against Wabaunsee and only one of those games was legitimately close and that was back in 2011. Rossville secures the district title with a win while Wabaunsee can navigate a home playoff game if they can upset the Dawgs.

Brandon’s Pick: Rossville
Justin’s Pick: Rossville
Kryndon’s Pick: Rossville
Jake’s Pick: Rossville
Boz’s Pick: Rossville

1A D3

(3-4) Onaga at (2-5) McLouth

The Onaga Buffaloes locked their spot for the playoffs last Friday in a strong win over the Pleasant Ridge Rams 34-19. Last Friday were also the most points scored this season for the Buffaloes offense, just right in front of their 32-6 game over Valley Falls. 

After winning back-to-back games the Bulldogs were handed a difficult 58-8 loss last Friday by the Jefferson County North Chargers. The Bulldogs were already down 38-8 at halftime after giving up an early 22 points in the first quarter. McLouth allowed 404 yards of offense to the Chargers. 

Both teams are at a lock for the playoffs and will play for the third spot in the district. Last season McLouth took care of business and beat Onaga 32-16.

Brandon’s Pick: Onaga
Justin’s Pick: Onaga
Kryndon’s Pick: Onaga
Jake’s Pick: Onaga
Boz’s Pick: Onaga

(7-0) Jefferson County North at (7-0) Jackson Heights – NEKL – 103.9 KNZA & Cobra Channel

Jefferson County North put the hammer down on McLouth at home last week 58-8 improving to 7-0. The Chargers scored 22 points in the first quarter and 16 points in the second quarter and led the game 38-8 at halftime. Merrick Noll led the balanced attack for JCN with 16 carries for 90 yards and five touchdowns while Will Elias added 12 carries for 88 yards and a touchdown.

Top ranked Jackson Heights improved to 7-0 last week, beating Valley Falls on the road 54-6. The Cobras have outscored their opponents this season 378-26. They have posted three shutouts and have not allowed more than eight points in any game.

The district and Northeast Kansas League titles are on the line in this game. Jackson Heights won the game last season 52-0 with JCN’s last win in 2021. JCN is 8-7 against Jackson Heights dating back to 2004.

Brandon’s Pick:
Justin’s Pick: Jackson Heights
Kryndon’s Pick: Jackson Heights
Jake’s Pick: Jackson Heights
Boz’s Pick: JCN

(1-6) Valley Falls at (1-6) Pleasant Ridge – NEKL

Valley Falls lost to #1 ranked Jackson Heights last week 54-6 for their sixth straight loss. The Dragons beat Horton in the season opener and have not found a win since. Valley Falls have been outscored 102-6 in their last two games against Jackson Heights and Jefferson County North.

Pleasant Ridge lost at Onaga last week 34-19 for their fifth straight loss. The Rams’ lone win was back in week two against Doniphan West. It was only the second all-time meeting between Onaga and Pleasant Ridge with the Buffaloes winning both games.

Valley Falls and Pleasant Ridge will not make the playoffs this season as both teams enter this matchup at 0-4 in district play. The Dragons beat P-Ridge last season 38-6 in what was the first meeting between the two since 2015.

Brandon’s Pick: Valley Falls
Justin’s Pick: P-Ridge
Kryndon’s Pick: P-Ridge
Jake’s Pick: Valley Falls
Boz’s Pick: P-Ridge

1A D4

(0-7) Horton at (1-6) Doniphan West

Horton lost to Maur Hill-Mount Academy last Friday to drop to 0-7 on the season, but in a bright spot for the Chargers they finally had their first points of the season scored from their offense. The Horton Chargers have been outscored this season 232-34. 

Doniphan West was blanketed last Friday 37-0 against the Riverside Cyclones who haven’t lost a game since their week one match-up against Jackson Heights. The Cyclones now lead the all-time series over the Mustangs 6-2.

This is a must win district game for Doniphan West with a chance to make the playoffs as Maur Hill matches up against Troy in their week game. Both Maur Hill and Doniphan West are 1-3 in the district. Last year Horton dominated Doniphan West 60-20 and was the most points the Chargers scored last season.

Brandon’s Pick: Horton  
Justin’s Pick: D-West
Kryndon’s Pick: D-West
Jake’s Pick: D-West
Boz’s Pick: D-West

(4-3) Troy at (2-5) Maur Hill-Mount Academy – KAIR 93.7

Troy has played two of the best 1A teams in the state in the last two weeks and were shutout in both games. Two weeks ago, they lost 28-0 at Riverside and last week they lost at home against Centralia 16-0. The loss to Riverside snapped a four-game winning streak. The Trojans were held to under 150 yards of offense in the loss last week to the Panthers.

Maur Hill-Mount Academy snapped a three-game losing streak last week with a 34-20 win at Horton. The Ravens kept their playoff hopes alive with the win. The Ravens have played a difficult schedule this season with losses against Jefferson County North, Jackson Heights, Riverside, and Centralia.

Troy has locked up a spot in the playoffs but will be going on the road in week nine. A win for the Trojans would secure the three-seed in the district while the Ravens need to beat Troy to secure their spot.

Brandon’s Pick: Troy
Justin’s Pick: Troy
Kryndon’s Pick: Troy
Jake’s Pick: Troy
Boz’s Pick: Troy

(6-1) Riverside at (6-1) Centralia – 92.1 KMZA

Riverside has now won six straight after their week one loss against the #1-ranked 1A team in the state, the Jackson Heights Cobras. Last Friday the Cyclones beat Doniphan West 37-0. Riverside has now shut out four straight opponents and has only allowed 36 points on the season. The Cyclones have outscored their opponents 224-36. 

The Centralia Panthers battled out their toughest victory on the season 16-0 over the Troy Trojans. The Panthers scored one touchdown in the first quarter and in the third quarter. Centralia Rushed for 261 yards and held Troy under 150 total yards of offense. Centralia has outscored their opponents 174-71 this season. 

This is the same scenario as last season for both teams, Both Centralia and Riverside were 6-1 overall and 4-0 in district. Centralia won the district title last season and came out on top 34-28.

Brandon’s Pick: Riverside
Justin’s Pick: Riverside
Kryndon’s Pick:
Jake’s Pick: Centralia
Boz’s Pick: Centralia

2A D3

(2-5) Riley County at (6-1) Osage City

Riley County picked up an impressive non-district win last week beating previously one-loss Hesston 40-32. The win for the Falcons snapped a three-game losing streak. Riley County has been competitive for most of the season and have played a difficult schedule with losses to Jefferson West, Holton, Council Grove, St. Marys, and Silver Lake.

Osage City is ranked #4 in 2A as they dropped a spot in the ranks after they suffered their first loss of the season last week against Silver Lake 28-21. Osage City was playing without their standout quarterback in Kaden Parsons with an injury. Reed Silver came in and completed 7-of-14 passes for 182 yards with two touchdowns and one interception. The Indians also rushed for 200 yards, but it wasn’t enough against the Eagles.

Osage City is looking to lock up the two-seed in the district and secure a home playoff game in week nine while Riley County needs a win and some help to get into the postseason.

Brandon’s Pick: Osage City
Justin’s Pick: Osage City
Kryndon’s Pick: Osage City
Jake’s Pick: Osage City
Boz’s Pick: Osage City

(5-2) Silver Lake at (6-1) Council Grove – Silver Lake Channel

Silver Lake is one of the hottest teams in 2A as they beat Osage City at home last week 28-21 for their fifth straight win. Kip Kruger completed 16-of-21 passes for 201 yards and three touchdowns while Dom Monhollon rushed for 156 yards and a touchdown. The Silver Lake defense has allowed just 9.6 points per game during their five-game winning streak.

Council Grove held on to beat St. Marys last week 14-12 which locked up their spot in the playoffs. The Braves have won back-to-back games since their lone loss against Osage City. Council Grove has been balanced on offense this season as they’re averaging 155 passing and 146 rushing yards per game.

Silver Lake locks down the district title with a win while Council Grove could shake up some things atop the district if they can knock off the Eagles. Either way, both teams are in the playoffs. Silver Lake won the regular season meeting last year 29-12 while the Braves ended the Eagles’ season two weeks later in the playoffs 30-8.

Brandon’s Pick: Council Grove
Justin’s Pick: Silver Lake
Kryndon’s Pick: Silver Lake
Jake’s Pick: Silver Lake
Boz’s Pick: Silver Lake

2A D4

(2-5) Royal Valley at (2-5) Oskaloosa

Royal Valley ran into #2 ranked Nemaha Central last week with the Thunder picking up the win 48-27. The Panthers winning in the previous week against Atchison County put them in a good spot to make the playoffs. Despite being 1-2 in their last three games, the Panthers are averaging nearly 29 points per game in that span.

Oskaloosa gave up points early and often last week in their loss to Sabetha 42-0. The Bears’ losing streak is up to five after they started the season 2-0. Oskaloosa has been outscored 234-33 in the last five games. Oskaloosa needs a win and some help to make the playoffs while Royal Valley will lock up the three seed with a win against the Bears.

Royal Valley rushed for 518 yards last season in their 59-8 win against Oskaloosa. Royal Valley has won the last three meetings against Oski dating back to 2016.

Brandon’s Pick: Royal Valley
Justin’s Pick: Royal Valley
Kryndon’s Pick: Royal Valley
Jake’s Pick: Royal Valley
Boz’s Pick: Royal Valley

(3-4) ACCHS at (7-0) Nemaha Central

Atchison County lost a non-district game last week at Jefferson West 50-12. After starting the season 3-1, the Tigers have now lost three straight games and have been outscored 131-26 in that stretch. The Tigers gave up over 300 yards of offense to Jeff West while they were held to under 150 yards.

Nemaha Central remained unbeaten last week with a district and league win against Royal Valley 48-27. The win for NC locked up their second straight Big East League Championship. Carter Hajek rushed for 277 yards and five touchdowns.

Nemaha Central wraps up the District Championship with a win against Atchison County while the Tigers appear to be in the playoffs but will have to go on the road in the first round.

Brandon’s Pick: Nemaha Central
Justin’s Pick: Nemaha Central
Kryndon’s Pick: Nemaha Central
Jake’s Pick: Nemaha Central
Boz’s Pick: Nemaha Central

3A D4

(1-6) Perry-Lecompton at (2-5) Hiawatha – Big East – Hiawatha Channel

Perry-Lecompton lost at 3A #2 Hayden last week in district play 48-7. The Kaws’ only win so far this season was against Royal Valley in week five and they have been outscored 240-71 this season with 27 of those 71 points coming in their win against Royal Valley.

Hiawatha went on the road to Holton last week and gave the Wildcats a scare, but Holton was able to hold on 21-13. The Redhawks beat Marysville in week two and Oskaloosa in week six. The five losses have come against Royal Valley, Sabetha, Jefferson West, Hayden, and Holton.

You love to see it. Win and you’re in. The winner between Perry-Lecompton and Hiawatha will clinch a spot in the playoffs. Perry-Lecompton won the matchup last season 34-20.

Brandon’s Pick: Perry-Lecompton
Justin’s Pick: Hiawatha
Kryndon’s Pick: Hiawatha
Jake’s Pick: Hiawatha
Boz’s Pick: Hiawatha

(6-1) Jefferson West at (7-0) Hayden

Jefferson West continued their fantastic season last week with a dominant 50-12 win against Atchison County in non-district play. The Tigers piled up over 300 yards of offense while holding ACCHS to under 150 total yards. Brixton Schwinn completed 10-of-14 passes for 236 yards and three touchdowns. His older brother Brody had four receptions for 128 yards and two scores while Corbin Mayer added two rushing touchdowns.

3A #2 ranked Hayden improved to 7-0 last week defeating Perry-Lecompton 48-7. The Wildcats began the game with a kickoff return touchdown and never looked back. Hayden has won every game this season by at least 22 points, and they’ve scored at least 40 points in six straight games.

The district title will be decided between Jefferson West and Hayden. Hayden blanked the Tigers last season 43-0. Since 2004, Hayden is 10-0 against Jefferson West.  

Brandon’s Pick: Jefferson West  
Justin’s Pick: Hayden
Kryndon’s Pick: Hayden
Jake’s Pick: Jefferson West
Boz’s Pick: Hayden

Non-District

(7-0) Hanover at (5-2) Linn – TVL

The Hanover Wildcats have secured the Twin Valley League and District title in their incredible upset over the last week #1-ranked team and four-time defending state champs, the Axtell Eagles. The 26-18 victory last Friday for the Wildcats over the Eagles snapped a 58-game winning streak, in which was an emotional moment for the community as it was Axtell that snapped Hanover’s 43-game winning streak. Kadrick Cohort had 14 carries for 67 yards and four touchdowns in the victory, including another 50 yards passing going 11 of 16. 

Linn has won an impressive four straight games in a row, taking a massive 54-36 win last week over Osborne in the battle of the Bulldogs. Linn’s defense still did allow 409 yards of offense but did force two fumbles. Last season Linn lost 48-0 to Osborne. 

Hanover beat Linn last season 48-0. Hanover has won fourteen straight games against the Linn Bulldogs.

Brandon’s Pick: Hanover
Justin’s Pick: Hanover
Kryndon’s Pick: Hanover
Jake’s Pick: Hanover
Boz’s Pick: Hanover

(5-2) Marion at (4-3) Valley Heights

Marion played their last district game last Friday against White-Water-Remington and won 28-12, which snapped a two-game losing streak for the Warriors. The win guaranteed the Warriors a spot in the playoffs as they will remain seeded third in 1A District 6. 

After winning back-to-back games for the second time this season the Valley Heights Mustangs fell 36-11 to Republic County. Valley Heights is guaranteed a spot in the playoffs but will have to go on the road for the first round. The Mustangs have outscored their opponents 213-130 this season. 

Last season was the first all-time meeting between these two teams. It’s both a non-district and non-league game. Valley Heights lost 46-26 in the regular season finale last year to Marion.

Brandon’s Pick: Marion
Justin’s Pick: Marion
Kryndon’s Pick: Marion
Jake’s Pick: Valley Heights
Boz’s Pick: Marion

(4-3) Holton at (6-1) Leavenworth – Holton Channel

Holton wrapped up their Big East and District schedule with a 21-13 home win against Hiawatha which secured their 29th straight post-season appearance, where it looks like the Wildcats will be the #11 seed on the East side of 3A Bracket. Holton led 21-0 at halftime last week and ran for 317 yards. However, they only managed 15 total yards in the second half and one first down while recovering a couple onside kicks to hold on for their 24th straight win against the Redhawks. Starting fullback and leading tackler Cael Frazier had 101 yards rushing including a 91-yard TD run after Holton recovered a fumble at the nine-yard-line. Frazier left in the second quarter of that game but is set to return this week as Holton travels to play on the turf in Leavenworth.

The Class 5A Pioneers are having a breakout season at 6-1 under Coach Sean Sachen and have won six straight following a week one loss against Basehor Linwood. Leavenworth is averaging 37 points per game, beating DeSoto for the first time in school history and having their best season since 1973. Trey Brockington leads an impressive ground game for the Pioneers who have also had success through the air with Brayden Bridger at QB. Will Dales and Dy’Vair McCray along with Frank Giamalva led the Leavenworth defense.

Leavenworth won the first ever meeting between these schools in football 27-20 last year.

Brandon’s Pick: Leavenworth
Justin’s Pick:
Kryndon’s Pick: Leavenworth
Jake’s Pick: Leavenworth
Boz’s Pick: Leavenworth

(6-1) Sabetha at (3-4) St. Marys – Sabetha Channel

Sabetha bounced back in a big way after their two-point loss to Nemaha Central by shutting out the Oskaloosa Bears last week 42-0. Sabetha has secured the #2 seed in the district and will host a playoff game in week nine. They held NC to their lowest point total of the season, and they are surrendering just 7.1 points per game.

Since beating Riley County in week five, St. Marys has now lost back-to-back games including last week against Council Grove at home 14-12. The Bears finished with 214 yards of offense. St. Marys is in the playoffs as the #4 seed and will have to go on the road in the first round.

Last season, St. Marys beat Sabetha 24-3.

Brandon’s Pick: Sabetha
Justin’s Pick: Sabetha
Kryndon’s Pick: Sabetha
Jake’s Pick: St. Marys
Boz’s Pick: Sabetha

(1-5) KC Wyandotte at (4-3) Atchison

KC Wyandotte followed their first win of the season with a 70-0 loss last week against KC Washington. They beat KC Harmon in the week prior 28-21. In Wyandotte’s five losses this season, they’ve been outscored 228-26.

Atchison snapped a brief two-game losing streak last week with a bounce back 40-34 win against Parsons at home. The Phoenix enters the regular season finale as the #5 seed in 4A East and could bump up a spot or two with a win and some losses by teams above them.

Atchison has absolutely owned KC Wyandotte in recent memory. The Phoenix have won 16 straight dating back to 2008 winning last season 56-6.

Brandon’s Pick: Atchison
Justin’s Pick: Atchison
Kryndon’s Pick: Atchison
Jake’s Pick: Atchison
Boz’s Pick: Atchison