Football Game Preview: Shawnee Mission East Lancers vs. Shawnee Mission Northwest Cougars + Official Tickets

Shawnee Mission East and Shawnee Mission Northwest are an even 5-5 against one another since September of 2015, but not for long. The Lancers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Shawnee Mission East has given up an average of 31.1 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Shawnee Mission East is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Kansas' top teams: Olathe West, who was ranked 11th at the time (Shawnee Mission East was ranked 25th). The Lancers fell 37-28 to the Owls on Friday. The loss continues a trend for the Lancers in their meetings with the Owls: they've now lost four in a row.

Thomas Vanice

Rushing Yards

10/10/25 vs Shawnee Mission North	131
10/17/25 @ Olathe West	91
09/05/25 vs Olathe Northwest	79
09/25/25 vs Olathe South	66
10/03/25 @ Lawrence	22

The losing side was boosted by Vince Kopp, who rushed for 69 yards and four TDs. Thomas Vanice helped out on the ground, rushing for 91 yards.

Meanwhile, it was a classic North v. South duel when Shawnee Mission Northwest faced off against Shawnee Mission South on Friday. The Cougars were the clear victors by a 41-21 margin over the Raiders. The win continues a trend for the Cougars in their matchups with the Raiders: they've now won six in a row.

Shawnee Mission East's defeat dropped their record down to 5-2. As for Shawnee Mission Northwest, they now have a winning record of 4-3.

Shawnee Mission East couldn't quite finish off Shawnee Mission Northwest in their previous meeting back in October of 2023 and fell 17-14. Will the Lancers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.