2023 • Week 1

Washburn Rural vs Wichita East

26 - 25
Final Score

Game Overview

During Week 1 of the 2023 season, Washburn Rural and Wichita East met in a regular season contest. The Topeka, KS program faced their counterparts from Wichita, KS in this 2023 matchup. Washburn Rural emerged victorious by a single point, defeating Wichita East 26-25. The 1-point difference came in a game that saw 51 total points scored between the two teams. Leading their respective teams were Steve Buhler for Washburn Rural and Ene Akpan for Wichita East. This Week 1 contest was one of many compelling matchups during the 2023 regular season.
W

Washburn Rural

Topeka, KS

26
Winner
Season Record
0-0

Team Information

School: Washburn Rural
Location: Topeka, Kansas
Head Coach: Steve Buhler
Mascot: Blues
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Wichita East

Wichita, KS

25
Season Record
0-0

Team Information

School: Wichita East
Location: Wichita, Kansas
Head Coach: Ene Akpan
Mascot: Blue Aces

Game Information

Game Details

Season: 2023
Week: 1
Status: Completed

Game Statistics

Final Score: 26 - 25
Margin: 1 point
Winner: Washburn Rural

Previous Matchups

Washburn Rural and Wichita East have faced each other 1 time in recent history. These previous encounters have helped shape the rivalry between these two programs.

2022
Washburn Rural 49 - 42 Wichita East

Team Profiles

Washburn Rural Blues

The Washburn Rural Blues are a Kansas high school football team competing in the unknown classification football classification, as determined by the KSHSAA. Hailing from Topeka, KS, Washburn Rural High School's football team is known for a competitive spirit on the field.

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Wichita East Blue Aces

The Wichita East Blue Aces are a Kansas high school football team competing in the unknown classification football classification, as determined by the KSHSAA. Hailing from Wichita, KS, Wichita East High School's football team is known for a competitive spirit on the field.

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Coaching Matchup

Steve Buhler

Washburn Rural Head Coach

Steve Buhler was a high school football coach for 26 seasons and did not secure a state title. Throughout his coaching career, he demonstrated an overall record of 0-0-0.

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Ene Akpan

Wichita East Head Coach

Ene Akpan has been a high school football coach for 7 seasons and has not yet secured a state title. Throughout his coaching career, he demonstrated an overall record of 0-0-0.

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Related Links

Washburn Rural Profile Wichita East Profile 2023 Season All Games