The Coffeyville Community College Red Ravens jumped out to a 14-0 lead against No. 1 Iowa Western Saturday morning, but the Reivers rallied to force overtime before winning 27-24 on a 34-yard field goal from Ryan Bendezu.

Coffeyville opened the scoring on a 23-yard touchdown pass from John Nicholas to Tyler Jackson on fourth-and-2, then extended the lead early in the second quarter when Nicholas found Jayden Howard for a 28-yard touchdown. Iowa Western answered with 10 straight points before halftime, cutting the Ravens’ lead to 14-10.

The teams traded scores throughout the second half, with Nicholas connecting with Diesel Solari for a 29-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter to tie the game at 24. Both offenses stalled over the final 9:41, sending the game to overtime.

Nicholas was intercepted on Coffeyville’s third play of overtime, giving Iowa Western a chance to win. After the Reivers appeared to fumble on third down, Coffeyville safety Hezekiah Jones scooped up the loose ball and returned it for what appeared to be a game-winning touchdown, but the play was reviewed and ruled a dead ball after quarterback Maealiuaki Smith gave himself up, setting up Bendezu’s game-winning field goal.

The loss drops Coffeyville to 0-2 on the season, with the Red Ravens set to travel to Independence next Saturday for a 5 p.m. kickoff. Pregame coverage begins at 4:30 on US 98.

Here are some of the scores from around the KGGF listening area from last night's Week 1 games:

Pittsburg 45, Coffeyville 7

Caney 58, Eureka 0

Independence 36, Columbus 33

Cherryvale 36, Fredonia 16

Cedar Vale 54, West Elk 8

LCHS 36, Parsons 0

Cair Paravel 46, Erie 0

Chetopa 58, Altoona-Midway 12

Oswego 56, Marmaton Valley 32

Riverton 50, Quapaw 0

Central 40, Sedan 26

Neodesha 35, Galena 0

Claremore 35, Bartlesville 32

Dewey 26, Newkirk 18

Pawhuska 53, Stroud 21

Warner 28, Nowata 24

Copan 46, Crossover Prep 12

Barnsdall 63, Allen 12

Drumright 40, Oklahoma Union 18

Chouteau 52, Caney Valley OK 8

Criss Davis started his 41st year as the head coach of the Bullpups with a dominant win Friday night, as Caney Valley cruised past Eureka 58-0 on the road in a 2A Tri-Valley showdown.

The Bullpups opened the scoring on their first defensive possession, with Drake Roberds picking off Eureka quarterback Tate Scott and returning it 60 yards for a touchdown. After a Eureka punt on the ensuing possession, Traxcyn Garton then scored on Caney Valley’s first offensive snap, taking it 42 yards to the end zone.

Garton added a 47-yard punt return later in the first quarter, giving him two touchdowns on the night and putting the Bullpups up 24-0 with 8:01 left in the opening frame. Caney Valley added four more scores before halftime, including a 12-yard fumble return by Gabe Pierce, to take a 52-0 lead into the break.

The Caney Valley defense bombarded the Tornado offense, only giving up 1 first down through the first two quarters, as they stonewalled the Eureka run and pass game, ending the game with two interceptions. 

Quarterback Layne Denny added a one-yard touchdown pass to Garton late in the fourth quarter, giving Garton his third score of the night. Davis then turned to his underclassmen with a running clock to close out the 58-0 victory.

The win moves Caney Valley to 1-0 on the season, with the Bullpups set to host Fredonia next week for their home opener.

Field Kindley falls in first game of the season 45-7 to Pittsburg.

Turnovers were too much for the Nado to overcome, with an interception and three fumbles.  The lone Nado touchdown came on a trick play and WR pass from Kobi Kirk to Carsten Voss for a 59 yard touchdown

Coffeyville heads on the road for week two taking on Chanute.

The wait is over as Week 1 of the high school football season kicks off Friday with games across the area. Here's a look at the schedule: 

Caney Valley, KS @ Eureka - KUSN 98.1

Field Kindley v. Pittsburg - Sunshine 98.9

Cherryvale @ Fredonia 

West Elk v. Cedar Vale

Neodesha @ Galena

Erie v. Cair Paravel

Independence @ Columbus

Labette County v. Parsons

Sedan @ Central

The Field Kindley Tornado will take on the Pittsburg Dragons in its home opener tonight at 7, with new head coach Mike O’Connor set for his first game at the helm.

Field Kindley is coming off a tough 2025 season, but will look to put that record in the rearview mirror with a new coach and a fresh mindset.

Many Tornado players saw varsity action as freshmen last season, and with that experience under their belts, O’Connor will look to them to take the next step. He says several of those players have also shown strong leadership.

O’Connor says Pittsburg is a disciplined team that makes very few mistakes, so he’s put an emphasis on the fundamentals, particularly blocking and tackling.

Field Kindley will look to start the season with a win, while O’Connor looks to pick up his first victory as a head coach tonight.

The Caney Valley Bullpups open the season tonight against Eureka in a Tri-Valley showdown, with head coach Criss Davis entering his 41st year at the helm. Game time has been moved back to 7:30 due to the heat.

The Bullpups went undefeated in the Tri-Valley last year, with Eureka finishing 3-1 to miss out on the league crown. The winner tonight will put themselves in a favorable position to start the season.

Davis wants his team to be able to throw the football more, and the Bullpups have worked on that throughout the offseason and during last week’s jamboree. Davis runs a wishbone offense, but he says being able to air it out will be important this season.

The track record favors Caney Valley, as the Bullpups haven’t lost to Eureka since 2002 and have won 21 straight matchups. Davis says Eureka likes to spread the field offensively, so his defense will have to be physical up front.

Heat has been a factor across Kansas to start the football season, and that will be something to watch tonight. Pregame coverage begins at 7 on US 98, with kickoff at 7:30, as high school football returns to Southeast Kansas.

The Coffeyville Community College Red Ravens will look to rebound from an opening-season road loss to border rival NEO when they take on Iowa Western in their home opener Saturday.

Running back Diesel Solari had several solid punt returns to set Coffeyville up with good field position, while quarterback John Nicholas and receiver Tyler Jackson connected for two scores against the Golden Norsemen. All three will look to make an impact against the Reivers.

Iowa Western is coming off a 71-0 victory over Highland in its season opener, and head coach Nick Dobler says limiting big plays and playing physical football will be key for the Red Ravens against the Reivers.

Dobler spent his first few years with the Red Ravens as the defensive coordinator and made it a staple of Coffeyville’s identity. The Red Ravens forced a fumble in last week’s game, and Dobler says his team is ready to get back on the field and show out in front of Red Raven Nation at home.

Saturday’s game has been moved from a 1 p.m. start to an 10 a.m. start due to the heat, with pregame coverage beginning at 9:30 on US 98 as CCC looks to defeat the reigning NJCAA champions.

Field Kindley football gets ready for their week one match with a new head coach.

The Nado are taking on Pittsburg tomorrow night with Mike O'Connor now serving as the head coach. O'Connor, who is also Coffeyville's Fire Chief, says there are some similarities in the two roles.

Coffeyville hasn't faced Pittsburg since 2015. The Dragons have won at least the 12 games in a row including the last matchup 57-14. O'Connor says he knows the rivalry well.

After finishing last season 0-8, the Nado are looking to start the season strong against Pittsburg. You can catch tomorrow's game on Sonshine 98.9, pregame at 6:30pm and kickoff at 7:00pm.

The South Coffeyville Lions already have a game in the books after opening the season with a Week 0 non-district matchup against Life Christian, as Rich Giesen leads the program in his second year. 

The Lions hit the road for their opener and found themselves down 18-8 at halftime. South Coffeyville cut the deficit to one possession in the fourth quarter at 24-16, but Life Christian pulled away late for a 38-24 victory.

Before the season, Giesen highlighted several players he expected to be key pieces for the Lions, including some in the trenches and a running back tandem.

Giesen has more than four decades of coaching experience, and he says his passion for the game remains strong, especially with the support he continues to receive from the South Coffeyville school and community.

The Lions will have this week off before returning to action next Friday, when they host Claremore Christian, looking to even their record at 1-1.

The Labette County Grizzlies are preparing for their season-opening home matchup with Parsons, with head coach Bradley Argabright guiding the program. 

The Grizzlies opened their season on the road against Parsons last year, using a shutout first half and an 18-point halftime lead to cruise to a 26-6 victory.

Spirits and hopes are high in Labette County, especially with plenty of returning pieces for Argabright, but he says he still feels the Grizzlies have more to give.

To accomplish their goals, including winning a league title, Argabright says stringing together strong practices and continuing to build chemistry as a team will be key for the Grizzlies.

This will be the fifth consecutive year Labette County and Parsons have met during the regular season, with the Grizzlies looking for their third straight win against the Vikings.

The 16th-ranked Kansas Jayhawks are hitting the road for the Lipscomb Tournament, opening against the host Bisons in Nashville today.

The Jayhawks opened their season last weekend against two top-five teams in Pitt and Stanford, dropping both matches in hard-fought four-set battles.

KU will look to bounce back today with plenty of new faces on the roster, as head coach Matt Ulmer brought in eight newcomers, including two transfers and six recruits. Ulmer says staying true to who he is helped the team buy in and want to be Jayhawks.

Ulmer has also praised his team’s hard work and commitment, and says those qualities helped the Jayhawks make a deep tournament run last season.

The Jayhawks will look for their first win of the season today against Lipscomb at 6 p.m., before facing Florida State Friday at 3 p.m.

The Neodesha Bluestreaks will open their season against Galena, with head coach Nathan West preparing his team for another campaign.

Neodesha got off to a quick pace last season, winning four of its first five games, and will look for another strong beginning to put itself in a good position early.
 

Coming into this year, West says there are always tweaks and improvements to be made week to week, but the continued growth of his team has stood out to him.
 

West is also bringing back a coaching staff that has remained unchanged for the past three years, and he says they have worked to put together strategies and play calls that fit the strengths of his athletes.

Neodesha will hit the road to open its campaign against the Bulldogs, looking to once again get off to a fast start.

The Erie Red Devils are just two days away from opening their first-ever 8-man football season against Cair Paravel at 7 p.m. Friday, with head coach David Pitts preparing for a new challenge.

It’s been a unique offseason for Pitts, who has never coached 8-man football before, with all of his previous experience coming in the 11-man game.

Over the past two seasons, Pitts has relied on plenty of young players to step into meaningful roles, and he says that experience has given the Red Devils confidence heading into a new season.
 

Eight-man football is typically faster-paced and higher-scoring than 11-man, forcing Pitts to make some adjustments after most of his coaching career as a defensive coordinator. Pitts says he’ll look to use the speed of his defense to combat opposing offenses.
 

The Red Devils will hit the road for their season opener Friday night against the Lions, looking for their first opening-night win since 2021.

The Kansas Jayhawks will open their season Friday night at home against Long Island University, with kickoff set for 7 p.m. on Classic Hits 104.1.

Lance Leipold is entering his sixth year as head coach of the Crimson and Blue and will look to get the Jayhawks back to a bowl game after back-to-back appearances in 2022 and 2023.

Kansas had a quarterback competition throughout the preseason after losing longtime starter Jalon Daniels to the NFL, with Leipold recently naming Isaiah Marshall the starter over Cole Ballard and Chase Jenkins. Leipold says all three quarterbacks bring plenty to the table.

Depth will be another strength for Kansas this season, with Leipold confident in the roster at several positions as long as the Jayhawks can stay healthy.

Kansas will look to open the season with a win, something the Jayhawks have done in each of Leipold’s first five years, when they host the Sharks Friday night. Pregame coverage begins at 5:30 p.m. on Classic Hits 104.1.

The West Elk Patriots are gearing up for a Week 1 matchup against Cedar Vale, with head coach Ian Denton entering his second year at the helm.
 

The Patriots faced the Spartans in Week 5 last season, falling 54-0, and they’ll get another shot at Cedar Vale when the two teams meet again this Friday.
 

Denton says he's making some changes to how he runs practice as the season progresses, especially after dealing with injuries last year and having a smaller roster this season.

Along with those changes, Denton has given his team the EAT mantra — effort, attitude and toughness. Denton says those three values will be a point of emphasis for the Patriots throughout the season.
 

West Elk will host Cedar Vale Friday night with kickoff set for 7 p.m. and a chance for an opening-season win.
 

Fredonia head coach Lucus Lanning is preparing for his first game as the Yellowjackets’ head coach after previously serving as an assistant at Cherryvale.

The Yellowjackets will host the Chargers in a Week 1 matchup, giving Lanning an early test against a team and coaching staff he knows well from his time with the Chargers.

Like any first-year head coach, Lanning has had plenty of adjustments to make, but he says strong support from his coaching staff and the hard work of his players have helped make the transition smoother.
 

Lanning has also emphasized keeping things simple, and he says using straightforward terminology and a playbook that allows his players to play fast without overthinking before the snap will be important.
 

It should be an intriguing local matchup Friday night, with Lanning looking to start his first season at Fredonia with a win against his former team.

K-State football will open its season Saturday as the Wildcats host Nicholls, with kickoff set for 6 p.m. on the Mighty 690.

The Wildcats are under new leadership, but a familiar face, as former star quarterback Collin Klein takes over the reins in 2026. Klein spent nine seasons as a K-State assistant, including two as offensive coordinator, after playing quarterback from 2008 through 2012.

Klein will have senior quarterback Avery Johnson back for his fourth year, with 27 career starts under his belt. Klein has praised Johnson’s attitude and composed demeanor as the Wildcats prepare for Week 1.
 

While transition years in college football can come with a learning curve, Klein has the advantage of already spending more than a decade around the program, and he says building relationships with his players became a priority when he took over.
 

After four consecutive seasons of eight wins or more, K-State went 6-6 last year and missed out on a bowl game. The Wildcats will look to bounce back as the Collin Klein era begins Saturday night.

The Cherryvale Chargers are preparing for their Week 1 matchup against Fredonia, with head coach Harry Hester set to face former Cherryvale assistant coach Lucus Lanning, who is now in his first year as head coach of the Yellowjackets.

The matchup will feature two coaches who know each other well, but Hester is preaching to his team that it doesn’t matter who lines up across from them.

Hester says preparation and hard work will determine who has the better chance of coming out on top.

Hester has also emphasized the importance of the little things, particularly for his players up front, as the Chargers look to get off to the right start.

Cherryvale will travel to Fredonia this Friday for a 7 p.m. kickoff, with both the Chargers and Yellowjackets looking to start the season 1-and-0.

The Caney Valley Bullpups are coming off a football jamboree Friday night, where head coach Criss Davis and his team got a chance to take on Independence and Field Kindley ahead of their season opener against Eureka this Friday.

Davis and the Bullpups will look to continue their winning ways and make another run at a state championship. Caney Valley will face Eureka for the first time since 2023, when the Bullpups rolled to a 58-16 victory.

Davis says his team had a strong offseason in the weight room and with conditioning, and he says the excitement surrounding the program has carried over into the start of the season.

Playbook retention has also been an area Davis has been pleased with, with coaching continuity helping the Bullpups stay sharp with their assignments and play calls.

Eureka is coming off a 6-and-2 regular season and will try to hand Caney Valley an opening-week loss, something the Bullpups have experienced just twice over the last 10 years.

Caney Valley hosted a football jamboree Friday night, with Field Kindley and Independence also taking part as all three programs made their final preseason preparations before opening the regular season next week.

The jamboree allowed each team to face an opponent other than its own teammates, allowing coaches and players to get a better feel for where they stand heading into Week 1.

The three teams rotated through matchups, with offenses given a set number of plays against opposing defenses regardless of down and distance, with varsity competing on one side of midfield while junior varsity teams took to the opposite half. 

Caney Valley head coach Criss Davis, Field Kindley head coach Mike O'Connor and Independence head coach Kendall Fiscus each had an opportunity to evaluate their teams in live action while knocking off some of the rust ahead of the regular season.

All three teams will open their seasons Friday night at 7. Caney Valley will travel to Eureka, Field Kindley will host Pittsburg, and Independence will travel to Columbus. The Caney Valley game can be heard on KUSN 98.1, with pregame coverage beginning at 7:00 p.m.

In the 42nd edition of the Border Battle between Northern Oklahoma A&M and Coffeyville, the Golden Norsemen used a strong running game and stout pass defense to defeat the Red Ravens 31-14 at Red Robertson Field Saturday night.

NEO struck first after an interception by Coffeyville quarterback John Nicholas deep in Norsemen territory. Running back Nathaniel Stanley capped a lengthy drive with a 14-yard rushing touchdown to give NEO a 7-0 lead in the first quarter. Stanley found the end zone again in the second quarter, this time from 19 yards out, to double the Norsemen's advantage.

Coffeyville answered with 7:34 left in the first half when Nicholas connected with sophomore wide receiver Tyler Jackson in the back-left corner of the end zone for the Red Ravens' first touchdown of the season. NEO added a late field goal, taking a 17-7 lead into the break.

The Norsemen extended their advantage in the third quarter when quarterback Jackson Jensen found Todd James for a 17-yard touchdown pass, making it 24-7.

Coffeyville cut the deficit back to 10 when Nicholas again found Jackson for a touchdown, but NEO put the game away late in the fourth quarter as Stanley scored his third rushing touchdown of the night.

Coffeyville falls to 0-1 to begin the season and will return home next Saturday to face defending NJCAA national champion Iowa Western. Kickoff at Veterans Memorial Stadium is set for 11 a.m.

The Coffeyville Community College football team is set to open its 100th season at 7:00 p.m. this Saturday, renewing its longstanding rivalry with the NEO Golden Norsemen in its season opener on the road. 

Head coach Nick Dobler is entering his third season at the helm after joining Coffeyville in 2020 as the defensive coordinator. Dobler was promoted to head coach in November 2023 and owns a 16-and-6 record through his first two seasons.

Dobler is familiar with NEO after spending eight years in the same conference as a defensive coordinator at Kilgore Community College. He says he expects the Norsemen to lean on their ground game while bringing different looks defensively.

After a Friday scrimmage last week to close out another portion of preseason preparations, Coffeyville is ready to get the season underway. Dobler says he's confident in his players and looking forward to seeing who steps up when the lights come on.

A win would put the Red Ravens on solid footing heading into Week 2, when they return home to face reigning NJCAA Division I champion Iowa Western.

The game will be aired on KUSN 98.1 with pregame coverage starting at 6:30 p.m.

The Sedan Blue Devils are wrapping up their third week of practice as they prepare for another eight-man football season, with head coach Mick Holt entering his 17th year at the school.

Holt owns a 90-and-57 record through his first 16 seasons with Sedan and has guided the Blue Devils to three undefeated regular seasons since taking over in 2010, most recently in 2021.

Sedan will enter this season with some changes in the backfield, as Holt says the Blue Devils are looking to create dual threats in the run game by shuffling the quarterback and running back positions to better fit their personnel.

Holt says Sedan has talent at multiple skill positions, but he also emphasized the importance of the offensive line, pointing to players who have shown grit and versatility in pass protection.

With gameday now just a week away for Sedan and programs across Kansas, the Blue Devils are putting the finishing touches on their preparation before Friday Night Lights officially returns.

The Erie Red Devils are entering a new chapter this season, with head coach David Pitts beginning his third year and leading the program into its first season of eight-man football.

A drop in enrollment forced Erie to adjust to a roster three players smaller than in previous seasons, but the change hasn't dampened the team's enthusiasm, with the new format bringing excitement heading into a season filled with unknowns.

One thing that isn't unknown is who Erie will lean on in the backfield, as Pitts says his primary running back will be an important piece while several younger players look to make an impact.
 

Pitts also says a newcomer on defense could provide some added strength on the other side of the ball as the Red Devils adjust to the eight-man game.
 

With a new format, new strategies and new schemes in place, Erie is preparing to write a new story as the Red Devils begin their first-ever eight-man football season.