The Sedgwick Cardinals and Moundridge Wildcats are the lone Heart of America Conference football teams still protecting undefeated records and they are in separate HOA divisions with Sedgwick being 3-0 in the HOA 8-man division while Sedgwick is 4-0 in the HOA 11-man division.
Sedgwick has played just three games because one was canceled due to inclement weather.
There are two other HOA 8-man teams, Inman and Ell-Saline, who have suffered just one loss while Marion is the lone 11-man HOA squad with just one loss.
Marion will travel to Inman for the main HOA showdown this Friday night while Sedgwick and Ell-Saline will step outside of conference play for key non-conference showdowns with Ell-Saline battling Solomon and Sedgwick playing host to Sacred Heart.
The Inman Lady Teutons continue to lead the way on the HOA volleyball courts with a 23-1, 11-0 record while Moundridge is 2nd with a 20-5, 8-1 record. Ell-Saline volleyball is currently 9th in the HOA with a 10-14, 4-5 record.
Here is a look at what each HOA school and team has done or will do thus far in the 2024 fall campaign:
BENNINGTON
The Bulldog football team suffered its fourth loss in as many games Friday when it lost 18-14 against Republic County. The Bulldogs will look for their initial victory of the season Friday when they play host to Valley Heights. … The Lady Bulldog volleyball team competed in the Wakefield tournament Saturday where they finished with a 4-1 record and finished in 2nd place. The Lady Bulldogs defeated Republic County 25-14, 25-15, St. Xavier 25-3, 25-6, Peabody-Burns 25-5, 25-12 and Blue Valley 25-11, 25-15. The Lady Bulldogs lost 25-17, 25-22 against Clifton-Clyde in the championship match. The Lady Bulldogs swept an HOA doubleheader against Hutchinson Trinity Tuesday, winning 25-15, 25-22 and 27-25, 25-19.
ELL-SALINE
The Cardinal football team earned its third win of the season Friday with a 46-0 victory against Canton-Galva. The Cardinals will look for their fourth win of the season Friday when they play host to Solomon. … The Lady Cardinal volleyball team competed in the Remington tournament Saturday where they finished with a 2-2 record. The Lady Cardinals lost 25-13, 13-2, 25-21 against Wichita Classical and 25-17, 25-23 against Flinthills. The Lady Cardinals defeated Central Christian Academy 25-14, 19-25, 25-20 and Southern Coffey County 25-14, 25-10. The Lady Cardinals swept an HOA doubleheader against Sterling Tuesday, winning 26-24, 25-22 and 19-25, 25-17, 25-19.
BEREAN ACADEMY
Soccer – The Warrior soccer team defeated the Wichita Defenders 8-0 Thursday. The Warriors defeated the Wichita Warriors 3-0 Tuesday. The Lady Warrior volleyball team got swept in an HOA doubleheader Thursday, falling 25-15, 25-19 and 25-20, 25-12 against Marion. The Lady Warriors got swept in an HOA doubleheader against Sedgwick Tuesday, falling 25-14, 25-18 and 25-14, 25-18.
HUTCHINSON TRINITY
The Celtic football team improved to .500 this season Friday with a 30-28 victory in overtime against Caldwell. The Celtics will look to go above .500 Friday when they play at Conway Springs. … The Lady Celtic volleyball team competed in the Cheney tournament Saturday where they finished with a 1-3 record. The Lady Celtics lost 25-17, 25-13 against Wichita Trinity, 25-17, 25-18 against Wellington and 25-20, 25-16 against Haven. The Lady Celtics defeated Nickerson 25-22, 26-24. The Lady Celtics got swept in an HOA doubleheader Tuesday against Bennington, falling 25-15, 25-22 and 27-25, 25-19.
INMAN
The Teuton football team earned a 30-26 HOA victory Friday against Remington. The Teutons will return to action Friday when they play host to Marion. … The Lady Teuton volleyball team swept an HOA doubleheader against Sterling Thursday, winning 25-18, 25-16 and 25-9, 25-10. The Lady Teutons swept an HOA doubleheader against Moundridge Tuesday, winning 25-8, 25-18 and 25-12, 20-25, 25-18.
MARION
Football – The Warrior football team suffered its first loss of the season Friday when it was defeated 35-6 against Moundridge in a battle of undefeated HOA teams. The Warriors will look for its fourth win this season Friday when they play at Inman. … The Lady Warrior volleyball team swept an HOA doubleheader Thursday, defeating Berean Academy 25-15, 25-19 and 25-20, 25-12. The Lady Warriors swept a doubleheader against Wichita Classical Tuesday, winning 25-22, 25-11 and 25-20, 25-11.
MOUNDRIDGE
The Wildcat football team returned to the field Friday night after mother nature forced them to take a week off and the Wildcats responded with a 76-6 victory against Herington. The Wildcats will look to remain in action this Friday when they play host to Remington in an HOA showdown. … The Lady Wildcat volleyball team got swept by Inman Tuesday in an HOA doubleheader, falling 25-8, 25-18 and 25-12, 20-25, 25-18.
REMINGTON
The Bronco football team suffered a 30-26 HOA defeat against Inman Friday. The Broncos will look to get back on the winning side of the field Friday when they play at Moundridge. … The Bronc volleyball team hosted a tournament Saturday where they finished with a 2-2 record. The Lady Broncs lost 25-16, 25-16 against Central Christian Academy and 25-14, 26-24 against Flinthills. The Lady Broncs defeated Wichita Classical 25-20, 25-15 and Southern Coffey County 25-10, 25-10. The Lady Broncs got swept by Central Christian Academy Tuesday, falling 29-27, 25-18 and 21-25, 25-19, 25-23.
SEDGWICK
The Cardinal football team earned a 35-6 victory Friday against Marion in a battle of undefeated HOA teams. The Cardinals will look to remain undefeated Friday when they play host to Sacred Heart. … The Lady Cardinal volleyball team competed in the Herington tournament Saturday where they went 5-0 and won the title. The Lady Cardinals defeated Canton-Galva 25-6, 25-10, Herington 25-11, 25-17, Center 25-19, 25-11, Rural Vista 25-8, 25-8 and Wichita Homeschool 22-25, 25-11, 25-12. The Lady Cardinals swept Berean Academy Tuesday in an HOA doubleheader, winning both matches by the same 25-14, 25-18 score.
STERLING
The Black Bear football team earned its second straight victory Friday to even their seasonal record at .500 with a 41-35 victory against Ellinwood. The Black Bears will look for their third straight victory this Friday when they play at Medicine Lodge. … The Lady Black Bear volleyball team got swept in an HOA doubleheader Thursday by Inman, falling 25-18, 25-16 and 25-9, 25-10. The Lady Black Bears competed in the Lyons tournament Saturday where they finished with a 1-2 record. The Lady Black Bears lost 25-15, 25-16 against Southeast of Saline and 25-20, 25-15 against Little River before defeating Chaparral 25-22, 25-20. The Lady Black Bears got swept by Ell-Saline Tuesday in an HOA doubleheader, falling 26-24, 25-22 and 19-25, 25-17, 25-19.
2024 Heart of America Football Standings 8-man
HOA Overall
Team W L W L
Moundridge 2 0 3 0
Inman 2 1 3 1
Ell-Saline 0 0 3 1
Bennington 0 3 0 4
2024 Heart of America Football Standings 11-man
HOA Overall
Team W L W L
Sedgwick 3 0 4 0
Marion 1 1 3 1
Sterling 2 1 2 2
Hutch Trinity 1 2 2 2
Remington 1 2 1 3
Friday, September 27
Ell-Saline 46, Canton-Galva 0
Hutch Trinity 30, Caldwell 28 OT
Inman 30, Remington 26
Moundridge 76, Herington 6
Sedgwick 35, Marion 8
Sterling 41, Ellinwood 35
Republic County 18, Bennington 14
Friday, October 4
Valley Heights at Bennington
Solomon at Ell-Saline
Hutch Trinity at Conway Springs
Marion at Inman
Remington at Moundridge
Sacred Heart at Sedgwick
Sterling at Medicine Lodge
