Sports

Olathe Northwest beats Shawnee Mission East 21-18

By Olathe Daily Digest staff · October 16, 2026 · 1 min read

Olathe Northwest beat Shawnee Mission East 21-18 on Thursday, Oct. 15, extending its winning streak to three games.

The victory moves Olathe Northwest to 5-2 on the season after entering the game at 4-2. Shawnee Mission East drops to 3-4.

Olathe Northwest won at home by three points, according to the result posted by the Kansas State High School Activities Association. KSHSAA posts scores as member schools enter them.

Shawnee Mission East came into the game at 3-3.

Olathe Northwest travels to Shawnee Mission North on Thursday, Oct. 22. Shawnee Mission East hosts Olathe West the same day.

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