Football Game Preview: Atchison Phoenix vs. Highland Park Scots + How To Watch

By Team Reports Oct 5, 2025, 9:39pm

Football Preview: Atchison Phoenix vs. Highland Park Scots

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the KS State High School Activities Assn. (KSHSAA) & Highland Park High School. Watch Full Replay

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Previous 4 Games

10/11/24 - Home62-21 W
10/05/23 - Away64-8 W
10/07/22 - Home70-56 W
09/10/21 - Away47-36 W

Atchison is a perfect 4-0 against Highland Park since September of 2021 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Phoenix will challenge the Scots at 7:00 p.m. One thing working in Atchison's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last four matchups.

Atchison is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Washington just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Friday. They took a blow against the Wildcats, falling 82-44. The Phoenix were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 61-22.

Highland Park played against East on Friday and lost via forfeit.

Highland Park's defeat dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Atchison, their loss was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 3-1 and their overall record down to 3-2.

Everything came up roses for Atchison against Highland Park in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, as the squad secured a 62-21 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Phoenix since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.

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