Kansas State Football Championships Get a New Look: What You Need to Know

The Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) has announced some exciting changes to the state football championships, and basketball fans will be eager to hear about the updates coming to their sport too. As a keen follower of Kansas high school sports, I’m here to break down the changes and what they mean for the teams and spectators.

Emporia State University: A New Home for Multiple Classification Championships

Emporia State University will continue to host state football championships, but this time it will welcome classes 6A, 5A, and 4A to its grounds. Class 6A will take center stage on Friday, November 29 at 2 pm, while Class 4A will kick off on Saturday, November 30 at 1 pm, followed by Class 5A at 7 pm.

The Emporia State University stadium will be buzzing with excitement as it hosts multiple state football championships.

Hutchinson Community College: A Familiar Face with New Additions

Hutchinson Community College will continue to host state football championships, but this time it will welcome classes 3A, 2A, and 1A. The action kicks off on Friday night with the Class 2A championship game at 6 pm, followed by Class 3A at noon on Saturday and Class 1A at 5 pm.

The Hutchinson Community College stadium will be hosting a range of state football championships, including the Class 3A game.

Kiowa County High School: A New Host Site for 8-Man and 6-Man Championships

Kiowa County High School in Greensburg will be hosting the 8-man Division I, 8-man Division II, and 6-man state championships. The games will take place on Saturday, November 30, with the 8-man Division II game starting at 11 am, the 6-man game at 3 pm, and the 8-man Division I game at 7 pm.

The Kiowa County High School stadium will be hosting a range of state championships, including the 8-man Division I game.

Changes Coming to State Basketball

The KSHSAA has also announced changes to the state basketball tournament layout, which will see the number of sites reduced from six to four. While no locations or dates have been released yet, the association has stated that the schedule and other event details will be determined and announced following the 2024-25 basketball season.

The state basketball tournament will see some changes in the coming years, with the number of sites being reduced from six to four.

As a fan of Kansas high school sports, I’m excited to see these changes come into effect. The new host sites and championship layouts will undoubtedly bring a fresh energy to the games, and I’m looking forward to seeing the teams in action. What are your thoughts on the changes? Share your opinions in the comments below!