Hutch High running back Josh 'Moose' Smith hurdles his way to his 5th touchdown and 302 yards rushing which I believe was a new school record against Bishop Carroll in the semi-finals. Hutch sets a new state record by winning 6 state championships in a row.. Photo by Joyce Schultz. Hutch High football website with nice music.

Hayden takes the sub-state championship over Buhler and will now play Bishop Miege in the State Championship game. Photo by Greg Sigurdson.

Do you love football? Have you ever wondered if God even cares about the game? Well, the Bible often parallels sports with life. In this book Josh Steed, a former player, and lover of the game, makes a comparison between the sport and the Christian faith. He also tackles some of the biggest objections to Christianity. (If you are in the media Josh is looking to promote his book contact him through his website.)

Gardner-Edgerton's Bubba Starling a junior QB doing a spin move to get away from several Paola would be tacklers.  Bill Hauldren took this picture

The Scott City Beavers taking the field.

Greensburg tailback Nathan Charlton was typically swarmed by Clifton-Clyde defenders shortly after he touched the ball. The 1,500plus yard season rusher was held to 29 yards on 13 carries Saturday afternoon. The Clifton-Clyde Eagles win 68-8. Photo by Mark Anderson of the Kiowa County Signal

Topeka Hayden celebrating after defeating Andover. Next up is Andale in Andale. Photo by Greg Sigurdson.

Meade defenders Jaden Friesen #42 junior; Weston Kroth #70 sophomore vs. the St. Francis Indians. The purple Buffaloes stopped the Sainty Indians 48-6. The Buffaloes will now go to face the Redmen in Smith Center at the Pasture of Pain for one of the teams. Photo by Michelle Ross of Prairie Photo Images.

Golden Plains finishes the season 7-3 but what great memories and a picture to match those memories. Another great picture from last Thursday nights game in a Snow Bowl played in Northwest Kansas. As much moisture as we have had this fall makes me wonder, as we get further into November, if we will have more pictures like this one? Photo by Travis Betz.

Otis-Bison quarterback Kevin Wissman just might be the player of the year in 8-man football. Otis-Bison will most likely have to finish in the state championship game for that to happen so more media members can see the Cougars play. Here is a story about the Cougars defeating Victoria. Photo by Everett Royer.

Elkhart celebrating the Bi-District championship over Lacrosse 60-26. Photo by Cassie Owens.

Greensburg's Thomas Derstein (2) and Billy Stensland (57) reach in vain to deny Macksville's Marc Renfro from the end zone in the Mustangs' runaway win Thursday. Despite the loss, Greensburg advances to the playoffs due to Jetmore downing Skyline the same night. Macksville wins the district to Greensburg's runnerup status. Photo by Mark Anderson of the Kiowa County Signal  

BRRRRRRRRRR Cold it was. . . the field was slop but football was played on a night that northwest Kansas saw lots of snow and rest of the state rain. Photo by Michelle Ross of Prairie Photo Images.

Greensburg's Nathan Charlton (20) found the going tough throughout Friday's game at Skyline, here being hemmed in by the 'Birds' Brandon Morrow (30), Trent Befort (behind Charlton) and Zach Marzullo (on the turf). Pictured for Greensburg are Billy Stensland (left), and Grant Sirois (on turf). Skyline wins 34-30 after trailing at half 24-0! Photo by Mark Anderson of the Kiowa County Signal  

Hugoton Eagles being lead to the field by over 30 Harley Motorcycles at the home opener against Lakin. Hugoton wins 47-7. Photo by Hugoton Journalism class. Hugoton Football Website

Meade defense at work #80 Josh Trevino Sr.; #82 Taylor Wiens Jr.; #84 Randy Friesen Fr. vs. Kinsley. Big game this week for the Purple Buffaloes as they face off against the Lacrosse Leopards in Meade. Photo by Michelle Ross of Prairie Photo Images. (I like the music in your blog Michelle!)

Haviland's Ruben Perez (5) pulls Ashland's Ben Fox down by his shirt. Ashland is having a great season this year. Photo by Mark Anderson of the Kiowa County Signal  

Greensburg Coach Clint Young exhorts his team after Spearville had tied the score at 34-all with just under five minutes to go in the game. Greensburg rallied on a 65-yard touchdown pass from Cody Headrick to Thomas Derstein with 32 seconds remaining to win 42-34 and stay unbeaten in district play and 5-2 overall. Photo by Mark Anderson of the Kiowa County Signal  

Pratt-Skyline defeated St. John 78-76 at Skyline's Homecoming. Pratt-Skyline's Homecoming King, Trent Befort scored 9 touchdowns (6 rushing, 2 receiving, and 1 interception return) he also had 391 rushing yards on 31 carries. The game ended late due to power outage at the stadium. Photo by Gale Rose of Pratt Tribune. (article about at Pratt Tribune)

Otis-Bison is having a great season the year of the Cougar! Photo by Everett Royer.

Gardner-Edgerton's Bubba Starling a junior QB doing a spin move to get away from several Paola would be tacklers. You can keep your eye on these Blazers at Miamicountysports.com with Bill Hauldren who took this picture.

Columbus Titans taking the field. Photo by Carolyn Eddington.

Do you love football? Have you ever wondered if God even cares about the game? Well, the Bible often parallels sports with life. In this book Josh Steed, a former player, and lover of the game, makes a comparison between the sport and the Christian faith. He also tackles some of the biggest objections to Christianity. (If you are in the media Josh is looking to promote his book contact him through his website.)

Meade Buffalo Albert Davis running with the football against those Elkhart Wildcats. This must have been a great regular old fashioned football game since the score ended up 12-7 for the Buffaloes. Photo by Michelle Ross of Prairie Photo Images.

Greensburg quarterback Cody Headrick takes off on a naked bootleg that netted a 27-yard touchdown in the third quarter of the Rangers' 70-22 pasting of St John. Scoring three times on the same play a week earlier against Jetmore, Headrick's second score at St John, a 49-yard quarterback draw up the middle, ended the game early in the fourth. Trying to give chase is St. John's Zach Minnis (82) and Aaron Spare (22). Photo by Mark Anderson of the Kiowa County Signal

You gotta love 8-man football these kids sure do! Haviland freshman Montana Ralstin (2)--all 130 pounds of him--grasps the wrist of Bucklin quarterback Zach Kreutzer securely enough to bring him down at the line of scrimmage. Haviland went on to shut out the Aces 47-0 to go 5-1 overall and 2-0 in district play. Great photo by Mark Anderson of the Kiowa County Signal

Central-Burden huddled up before the game. The Raiders are undefeated in district play at 2-0 and looking to make the playoffs for the first time since 1996. Photo by Joel Wheeler.

Matt Bromley of the Independence Bulldogs is one of the reasons Indy is 4-1 on the season for the first time since 1994. Bromley has rushed for 1,104 yards on 138 carries with 14 TD's. Despite being a major weapon in the Bulldogs offensive arsenal, Bromley is most recognized for his incredible work ethic, and unselfish attitude toward his fellow teammates. For example, after shattering the individual school record for rushing yards in a single game (326) against Fort Scott, Bromley was spotted in the 'Dogs huddle congratulating his offensive linemen, who helped pave the way to his amazing performance. Photo by Rob Morgan.

Camron Leupold of Hiawatha is rushing for huge yardage this year (school record through 5 games 1,408 yards) but as with any back gaining big yards he is being lead through those holes by a bunch of blockers and this man-on-man fight in the foreground is looking good. Photo by Joey May at Hiawathaworldonline.

Caney Valley High School's Gable LaForge pulls down a pass from quarterback Matt Barlow while avoiding a Humboldt defender during Caney Valley's 44-13 win over the Cubs on Oct. 2.  The victory propelled the Bullpups to a 5-0 record. Photo by Andy Taylor of the Montgomery County Chronicle.

Brody Burns of Jetmore being chased by Billy Stensland of Greensburg. The Rangers win 64-26. Great photo by Mark Anderson of the Kiowa County Signal

Greensburg Coach Clint Young opened against rival Jetmore in a look he had kept veiled until Friday night, the inverted wishbone with tailback Nathan Charlton (20) taking the direct snap with fullback Grant Sirois (32) and lineman Billy Stensland (57) flanking him. The Rangers, however, mostly ran Power I and some spread in their 64-26 win over the 'Horns. Charlton gained 405 yards on 48 carries on the night. Photo by Mark Anderson of the Kiowa County Signal

Haviland's Ruben Perez sweeps right for good yardage late in the 
Dragon's 30-26 win over previously unbeaten Pawnee Heights Friday night. Photo by Mark Anderson of the Kiowa County Signal

Is anybody paying attention to those Hugoton Eagles down in Southwest Kansas? Better keep your eye on the Eagles. Caleb Gifford taking the handoff. Gifford has rushed the ball 77 times for 522 yards through 4 games according to Coach Clint Merritt. Against Southwestern Heights Friday night the Eagles ran the ball 40 times for 490 yards. Just what you would expect from an old Smith Center Redman football player now a Coach. Eagle Football Website. Photo by Lori Demers.

Hiawatha junior Cameron Leupold in game four rushed for over 340 yards and for the season is now over 1,000 yards. Is anybody looking to recruit this 5'10" 185 pounder that runs a 40 in 4.41? Photo by Joey May at Hiawathaworldonline.

Another good QB in our state is sophomore Seth Kern of Paola. Great block by the Panther on the Blazer to free up Seth Kern. Kern rushed 16 times for 140 yards and 2 TD's in this game. Follow the Panthers at Miamicountysports.com with Bill Hauldren who took this picture.

Greensburg on the left and Ashland on the right in a 4th down moment before the play. Notice the artificial turf? Greensburg has the only artificial turf on an 8-man field in Kansas, I think. Ashland wins this game 32-6. Great photo by Mark Anderson of the Kiowa County Signal.

Meade's Kellan Hernandez #22 running with the football against a Beaver, Oklahoma player. Meade won 28-7. Photo by Michelle Ross of Prairie Photo Images.

Hoisington Zach Higgins the QB for the Cardinals with the football. Unfortunately according to Coach Irvin in Hoisington, Zach was injured shortly after this play and is out for the season. Hoisington defeats Nickerson 30-12. Photo by Mike Courson.

Skyler Hawkins of Paola on the run with the ball against Gardner-Edgerton. Follow the Panthers at Miamicountysports.com with Bill Hauldren who took this picture.

Osawatomie #24 Jamison Greenwood returning a kickoff for a touchdown with #45 Jedd Froggatte leading the blocking against Iola in this picture. Trojans win 44-25 and it looks like a good crowd at the game. Photo by Jocelyn Sheets with Miamicountysports.com

Levi Cyphers of Clifton-Clyde tackling a Blue Valley-Randolph player with a perfect tackle. Clifton-Clyde wins 74-28 and will take on Hanover in a big game Friday night. Photo by Angela Cypers.

Greensburg's Nathan Charlton (20) breaks free on one of his 33 carries against Haviland Friday night. The senior back gained 246 yards on the night, scoring three touchdowns and four PAT's in the Rangers 60-32 win over their in-county rival, Haviland. Photo by Mark Anderson of the Kiowa County Signal.

Meade's Dakota Benear passing the football against Beaver, Oklahoma. Photo by Michelle Ross of Prairie Photo Images.

Meade football's Jordan Moshier #8 taking down a Beaver, Oklahoma player. Also pictured from left to right, #15 Dakota Benear, #73 Trevin Pfanenstiel, #75 Adam Gleason, #22 Kellan Hernandez. Meade won over Beaver, Oklahoma 28-7. Meade will face Leoti this Friday night, both teams undefeated. Photo by Seth Blehm. (P.S. I am happy to report that Jordan Moshier is OK and no serious concussion was sustained.)

Olathe Christian at Metro Tech 7 on 7 this summer. Coach Thomas website here.

Ulysses Tigers taking the field. Photo by Kelly Johnson.

Thunder Ridge taking the field. Photo by Julie Kuhlman.

Pawnee Heights Tigers taking the field between the Growl of the motorcycles. Photo by the Pawnee Heights yearbook staff. Pawnee Heights the home of Gary Patterson the TCU coach.

Madison’s Caleb Hamilton (21) breaks through the Marmaton Valley line with only the goal post to stop him. Photo by Gordon Smith.

Deerfield Spartans coached by Randy Richter. You better keep your eye on these Spartans they just might make some noise come playoff time. Photo by Jenna Johnson.

How about this getting close to the action picture? Pawnee Heights Nolan Dreiling with the football. Photo by Sally Dreiling.

Perry-Lecompton Senior Kyle Morgison making a circus catch
(he does catch that ball somehow) vs KC Piper in a 28-13 Kaw victory. Photo by Jeff Dickson.

The Press Box View for Bill and Tim at Darner Stadium in Scott City.

In 2007 #26 Shane Gimzo of Perry-Lecompton moving with the ball and being chased by the KC Piper defense. Photo by Jeff Dickson.

Pittsburg Colgan walk over from the church to the field. Photo by Christy Watt.

The Quinter Bulldogs taking the field. This is Quinter's first year back at the 8-man level of football. Coaches Woolf, Roesch, and Ruckman spent many 
hours this summer planning the transition from 11-man to 8-man football. Quinter will play Hill City Friday another team that moved to 8-man football this year. Photo by Amy Brooks.

Madison’s Henry Ott makes a ball-jarring tackle on Crest’s Dakota Milner (45). Madison is rolling through the season undefeated and has only allowed 26 points to be scored on their defense. Now that is impressive in 8-man football. My guess is there is a lot of jarring tackles being applied by the Bulldogs. I mean look at this tackle. Wrap up is being performed, drive through with the legs, this a picture perfect tackle! Photo by Gordon Smith.

Beloit Jordan Adams looking for a running lane in that Beloit double wing offense. Photo by Tim Hager.

A skydiver brings in a large American flag in pregame ceremonies for the district game between Lakin at Holcomb. Photo by Morgan Butteris.