2024 • Week 9
Playoff Game

Abilene vs McPherson

20 - 41
Final Score

Game Overview

In a 2024 playoff matchup, Abilene traveled from Abilene, KS to face McPherson of McPherson, KS. Both teams entered the postseason contest with hopes of advancing further in the playoffs. McPherson emerged victorious in convincing fashion, defeating Abilene 41-20. The 21-point difference came in a game that saw 61 total points scored between the two teams. Leading their respective teams were Brad Nicks for Abilene and Jace Pavlovich for McPherson. As part of the 2024 postseason, this playoff game carried significant weight for both programs' championship aspirations.
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Abilene

Abilene, KS

20
Season Record
3-5

Team Information

School: Abilene
Location: Abilene, Kansas
Head Coach: Brad Nicks
Mascot: Cowboys
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McPherson

McPherson, KS

41
Winner
Season Record
4-4

Team Information

School: McPherson
Location: McPherson, Kansas
Head Coach: Jace Pavlovich
Mascot: Bullpups

Game Information

Game Details

Season: 2024
Week: 9
Status: Completed

Game Statistics

Final Score: 20 - 41
Margin: 21 points
Winner: McPherson

Previous Matchups

Abilene and McPherson have faced each other 5 times in recent history. These previous encounters have helped shape the rivalry between these two programs.

2020 (Playoff Game)
Abilene 14 - 78 McPherson
2019
Abilene 3 - 48 McPherson
2019 (Playoff Game)
Abilene 7 - 63 McPherson
2018
Abilene 6 - 62 McPherson
2017
Abilene 6 - 49 McPherson

Team Profiles

Abilene Cowboys

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

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McPherson Bullpups

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

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Coaching Matchup

Brad Nicks

Abilene Head Coach

Brad Nicks has been a high school football coach for 5 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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Jace Pavlovich

McPherson Head Coach

Jace Pavlovich has been a high school football coach for 10 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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