Jefferson West and Hayden squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Jefferson West had to settle for second. They received a blow as they fell 43-29 to the Wildcats. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Wildcats this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 42-0 back in October.

Crayton Holman
| 11/14/25 @ Hayden | 2 |
| 10/31/25 vs Anderson County | 2 |
| 10/10/25 vs Perry-Lecompton/Bishop Seabury Academy | 2 |
| 09/26/25 vs Hiawatha | 2 |
| 09/12/25 @ Royal Valley | 2 |
Several Tigers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Brixton Schwinn, who threw for 281 yards and three TDs, and also rushed for 61 yards and one touchdown. Schwinn has been hot recently, having posted three or more passing touchdowns the last three times he's played. Crayton Holman was in the mix as well, providing Jefferson West with two scores.
Jefferson West's defeat dropped their record down to 8-3. As for Hayden, the win keeps them at an undefeated 11-0.
Jefferson West does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Hayden, they will square off against Santa Fe Trail on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (the Wildcats 7.6, the Chargers 11.5) so any points scored will be well earned.
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