The Caney Valley Bullpups are one win away from reaching the 2A state semifinals for the first time in program history after rolling past Royal Valley 46-6 in the regional round. Head coach Criss Davis and his 10-0 squad now turn their attention to a familiar postseason obstacle as they prepare to face Sabetha in the sectional round.

Caney Valley has reached the sectional round six times since 2010, but has come up short in each appearance. Sabetha has also advanced to sectionals six times during that span, reaching the state semifinals or beyond on four occasions, including back-to-back 3A state championships in 2017 and 2018.

Coming off a physical matchup with the Panthers, Davis says his defense made the necessary adjustments to slow down the Royal Valley offense and praised his players for responding to those changes.

The undefeated Bullpups and Bluejays will meet for a spot in the state semifinals, where the winner will face either Silver Lake or Riverside. Davis says Sabetha features a standout quarterback and quality blocking schemes that Caney Valley will need to be prepared for.

With temperatures expected to dip below 40 degrees by 8 p.m., fans may want to bring an extra layer for Friday night's matchup. The excitement should be high as two of the final three undefeated teams in 2A football meet with a trip to the state semifinals on the line. Pregame coverage begins at 5:30 p.m., with kickoff set for 6 on US 98.