2023 • Week 9
Playoff Game

Washburn Rural vs Wichita North

48 - 7
Final Score

Game Overview

In a 2023 playoff matchup, Washburn Rural traveled from Topeka, KS to face Wichita North of Wichita, KS. Both teams entered the postseason contest with hopes of advancing further in the playoffs. Washburn Rural emerged victorious in a decisive victory, defeating Wichita North 48-7. The 41-point difference came in a game that saw 55 total points scored between the two teams. Leading their respective teams were Steve Buhler for Washburn Rural and Mitch Kucera for Wichita North. As part of the 2023 postseason, this playoff game carried significant weight for both programs' championship aspirations.
W

Washburn Rural

Topeka, KS

48
Winner
Season Record
8-0

Team Information

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

Wichita North

Wichita, KS

7
Season Record
0-6

Team Information

School: Wichita North
Location: Wichita, Kansas
Head Coach: Mitch Kucera
Mascot: Red Hawks

Game Information

Game Details

Season: 2023
Week: 9
Status: Completed

Game Statistics

Final Score: 48 - 7
Margin: 41 points
Winner: Washburn Rural

Previous Matchups

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

1992 (Playoff Game)
Washburn Rural 14 - 0 Wichita North

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 North Red Hawks

The Wichita North Red Hawks are a Kansas high school football team competing in the unknown classification football classification, as determined by the KSHSAA. Hailing from Wichita, KS, Wichita North 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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Mitch Kucera

Wichita North Head Coach

Mitch Kucera has been a high school football coach for 3 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 North Profile 2023 Season All Games