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 KSHSAA Assistant Executive Director Mark Lentz announced his plans to retire July 1, 2026. He has served in this position since July 1, 2011. During his tenure, Mr.

In Coldwater, Kansas, where school hallways and gym walls carry decades of shared history, Trace Alexander is once again a familiar sight. He watches practice, spends time with teammates and settles into the routines that define life at South Central — ordinary moments that carry uncommon weight.

Here's our best guess at the rankings after significant team and schedule research as well as consultation with coaches and media from across the state. A reminder, this is just for fun.

KBCA Boys Basketball Class RankingsJan. 20, 2026(The next ranking of the basketball season will be on Tuesday Jan. 27, 2026)6A BoysShawnee Mission SouthOlathe NorthMill ValleyWichita HeightsBlue Valley NorthwestBlue Valley HighMaizeManhattanWichita EastBlue Valley West5A BoysKapaun Mt.

Here's our best guess at the rankings after significant team and schedule research as well as consultation with coaches and media from across the state. A reminder, this is just for fun.

The Kansas Shrine Bowl has announced the 88 players who have received invitations to play in the 53rd Kansas Shrine Bowl on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Welch Stadium on the campus of Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas.

KBCA Boys Basketball Class RankingsJan. 13, 2026(The next ranking of the basketball season will be on Tuesday Jan. 20, 2026)6A BoysShawnee Mission SouthOlathe NorthMill ValleyWichita HeightsBlue Valley NorthwestBlue Valley HighMaizeManhattanShawnee Mission NorthBlue Valley North5A BoysKapaun Mt.

Karsten Breiner didn’t choose to be an inspiration. He simply chose to keep showing up — and that has made all the difference.For the Wabaunsee High School senior, being back on the basketball court this winter represents far more than a symbolic return.

KBCA Boys Basketball Class RankingsJan. 6, 2026(The next ranking of the basketball season will be on Tuesday Jan.