It certainly is that time again as high school football teams are beginning their trek towards the Edward James Dome and state titles come November.
The Rockhurst Hawklets begin the season ranked first overall in Class 6 according to the initial Associated Press rankings. Joining Rockhurst at number one is Lee’s Summit West who is ranked first in class 5.
Other Kansas City (general area) high schools ranked among the top five in their class include-
Blue Springs 4th (Class 6)
Staley 2nd (Class 5)
Fort Osage 4th (Class 5)
Harrisonville 2nd (Class 4)
Kearney 5th (Class 4)
Maryville 2nd (Class 3)
Richmond 3rd (Class 3)
Hamilton 3rd (Class 2)
Lafayette County 5th (Class 2)
Concordia 2nd (Class 1)
Wellington Napolean 3rd (Class 1)