6A State Championship Manhattan 27 Olathe Northwest 0 - Final Manhattan (11-2) claims their second state title in four years (2022, 2025) under Joe Schartz. The Indians pitch a shutout in the state championship game, led by star Miami commit JJ Dunnigan, last seasons SIK 6A DPOY, on both sides of the ball with 2 touchdowns. Finn Watson also ran for two scores. Manhattan now with four state titles in school history for football (1974, 1988, 2022, 2025).Avery Grunert caught up with coach after the

In 2010, a pep rally at Olathe Northwest High School in Kansas unexpectedly went viral. Girls basketball coach Joel Branstrom was blindfolded and challenged to take a half-court shot—something everyone assumed would end in a playful miss. Instead, the gym exploded as the ball dropped cleanly through the hoop. The surprising moment drew local buzz, and a WDAF news crew soon showed up to cover the story. During the segment, reporter Rob Low picked up a basketball and decided to give the same shot

Athletes and coaches from across Class 6A talk about competing at the 2025 KSHSAA State Volleyball Tournament in Salina. Featuring Talia Tindall and Everett Rulliffson of Manhattan, head coach Kevin Bordewick of Washburn Rural, Kylee Webb and Grace Yeager of Olathe West, and head coach DeJanae Bridwell of Wichita Northwest. Follow along for coverage from Salina with Jason Lamb. #sportsinkansas | Sports in Kansas