2023 • Week 11
Playoff Game

Washburn Rural vs Wichita East

35 - 14
Final Score

Game Overview

In a 2023 playoff matchup, Washburn Rural traveled from Topeka, KS to face Wichita East of Wichita, KS. Both teams entered the postseason contest with hopes of advancing further in the playoffs. Washburn Rural emerged victorious in convincing fashion, defeating Wichita East 35-14. The 21-point difference came in a game that saw 49 total points scored between the two teams. Leading their respective teams were Steve Buhler for Washburn Rural and Ene Akpan for Wichita East. As part of the 2023 postseason, this playoff game carried significant weight for both programs' championship aspirations.
W

Washburn Rural

Topeka, KS

35
Winner
Season Record
10-0

Team Information

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

Wichita East

Wichita, KS

14
Season Record
4-2

Team Information

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

Game Information

Game Details

Season: 2023
Week: 11
Status: Completed

Game Statistics

Final Score: 35 - 14
Margin: 21 points
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