Emporia, Kansas — In another thrilling showdown at Francis G. Welch Stadium on November 29, 2024, the Gardner Edgerton High School Trailblazers defeated the Manhattan Indians 36-33 to repeat as 6A Kansas State High School Association (KSHSAA) Football Champions!!!
By winning, the Gardner Edgerton Trailblazer football team made history again. In a game that saw a back-and-forth battle between the Blazers and the Indians of Manhattan, the Blazers came out on top to become back-to-back State Champions. Led by senior quarterback Bravin Powell, junior Syre Padilla, and a strong performance from the offensive line, including seniors Kaleb Moore, Peyton Freeman, Mason Matlock, Remington Carpenter, and Caleb Hollins, the Blazers racked up 400 yards rushing.
The defense, led by seniors Kaleb Dewey, Isaiah Williams, Nathan Cruz, Elijah Hull, Lucas Wilson, Chase Bojanski, Hayden Schulz, and Anthony Ross, allowed the Blazers to make key stops at critical times. In the end, the Blazers topped the Indians 36-33.
The Blazers finish the season with a 12-1 record and are only the sixth team in the history of Kansas high school football (at the 6A level) to win back-to-back championships!
Friday, December 6, 2024
An event honoring the team has been scheduled for Friday, December 6, at 6:30 p.m. The celebration will take place at the District Athletic Complex, and the entire school community is invited to recognize and applaud the team's remarkable achievement.
The entire school community is invited to join in recognizing and applauding the team's remarkable achievement.
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2024 Schedule and Results
Date | Opponent | Result |
9/6 | Shawnee Mission North | W 49-27 |
9/12 | Choctaw, OK | W 66-44 |
9/19 | @ Shawnee Mission Northwest | W 28-27 |
9/27 | @ Lawrence | W 35-21 |
10/4 | Shawnee Mission East | W 27-14 |
10/11 | Mill Valley | L 41-35 |
10/18 | @ Olathe Northwest | W 50-7 |
10/18 | Olathe West | W 49-26 |
11/1 | Wyandotte | W 63-0 |
11/8 | Shawnee Mission East | W 42-7 |
11/15 | Blue Valley Northwest | W 44-29 |
11/17 | Blue Valley West | W 34-25 |
11/29 | Manhattan | W 36-33 |
6A Football Championship Manhattan vs Gardner Edgerton
For further information, please contact:
Gardner Edgerton High School
Jason Radel, Athletic Director
About Gardner Edgerton High School
Gardner Edgerton High School is a public high school known for its commitment to academic excellence and a rich tradition of success in athletics. The Trailblazers football team's recent victory in the Kansas State High School Football Championship game adds to the school's proud legacy of achievements both on and off the field.