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Shawnee Heights football team prepares for home season opener against Turner

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Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Shawnee Heights football team prepares for home season opener against Turner

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Shawnee Heights football opens its season at home against Turner on September 4 at 7:30 p.m. Head coach Jason Swift leads the squad into his 24th season, focusing on the team's physicality as a defining strength. The Thunderbirds look to rebound from a 4-5 finish last year, a season in which the team struggled to reach its potential. Senior Javon Williams noted that the roster lost key offensive contributors from the previous campaign but remains motivated by the underdog label assigned to them. Swift praised the group's competitive nature, noting their consistency throughout summer training and the opening weeks of preparation. The team intends to prove itself during Friday night games throughout the season.

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•Shawnee Heights plays Turner at home on September 4 at 7:30 p.m.
•Head coach Jason Swift enters his 24th season leading the Thunderbirds.
•The team finished last season with a 4-5 record.
•Physicality is identified as a primary strength for the roster this year.
•Senior Javon Williams expects the team to embrace its status as an underdog.

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5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Shawnee Heights football embracing their physicality this season

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TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Thunderbirds are ready to prove themselves under the Friday Night Lights. Shawnee Heights football is coming off a 4-5 season and has lost key offensive playmakers from last year. “Last year we didn’t perform as well as we should have,” senior Javon Williams told 27 Sports. “Last year I feel like we could […]
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Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 5:00 AM
Shawnee Heights football embracing their physicality this season
TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Thunderbirds are ready to prove themselves under the Friday Night Lights. Shawnee Heights football is coming off a 4-5 season and has lost key offensive playmakers from last year. “Last year we didn’t perform as well as we should have,” senior Javon Williams told 27 Sports. “Last year I feel like we could […]

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