Sep 24, 2021

Football classification changes released

Posted Sep 24, 2021 3:17 PM

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Chances are slim for Hutchinson to meet its former coach Randy Dreiling in the 5A football playoffs, but it could happen.

Starting next year, they are none.

The Saints, along with Kansas City Schlagle are dropping to Class 4A from 5A for football starting in the 2022-23 school year. This puts the Saints in the same class with Bishop Miege, McPherson and Buhler.

Hutchinson remains in 5A, Halstead drops to 2A, Trinity Catholic in Hutchinson drops to 1A, as does Sterling.

Burrton and Peabody-Burns will compete for the newly authorized 6-man state title, as they drop from 8-man.