Two Olathe football programs meet at CBAC on Friday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. in a Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) Class 6A regional playoff game.
No. 3 Olathe Northwest (7-2) takes on No. 6 Olathe West (6-3), according to the Wichita Eagle's regional matchup schedule. The winner advances to the sectional round Nov. 13.
Olathe Northwest shut out No. 14 Blue Valley West 40-0 on Oct. 29, according to the Kansas City Star's playoff scoreboard. Olathe West topped No. 11 Shawnee Mission East 41-28 on Oct. 30.
The Owls bring a physical rushing attack into the matchup. Senior Cash Warren, who plays both linebacker and running back, leads Olathe West with 85.1 rushing yards per game, 16 total touchdowns and 9.7 tackles per game, according to MaxPreps. Warren has scored 98 total points on the season. Olathe West head coach Jon Wiemers' squad also beat Shawnee Mission East 17-10 on Oct. 22 in the regular-season finale before dispatching the Lancers again in the playoff opener.
Olathe Northwest closed its regular season strong. The Ravens beat Shawnee Mission North 45-0 on Oct. 22, according to MaxPreps, and defeated Shawnee Mission East 21-18 on Oct. 15.
The Class 6A bracket features several top contenders statewide, including Derby, Mill Valley, Maize and Gardner-Edgerton, according to SI.com's playoff bracket breakdown. Three other Olathe-area teams also play Friday: Olathe South travels to Mill Valley, Olathe North heads to Lawrence, and Blue Valley Northwest visits Gardner-Edgerton.
The sectional round is set for Nov. 13, followed by substate championships Nov. 20. The Class 6A state championship game is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 28, at BG Products Veterans Sports Complex at Butler Community College in El Dorado.
