Atchison improved to 8-0, while Tonganoxie’s quest for an undefeated regular season ended.

If Tonganoxie wins Thursday in the regular season finale against Jeff West, the Chieftains likely will advance to the state playoffs. If they advance to the playoffs, the Chieftains would travel Oct. 31 to Clay Center or Holton. The two teams are undefeated in district play and will meet each other Thursday for the district title. The winner of that game likely would host Tonganoxie in the first round of the playoffs, while the loser likely would travel to Atchison.

For more on Tonganoxie’s game against Atchison, as well as the Chieftains’ playoff hopes, see the Oct. 25 edition of The Mirror.