Topeka High football defeats Highland Park in season opener

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Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Topeka High football defeats Highland Park in season opener

Summary

Topeka High opened its football season with a 33-6 victory over Highland Park on Thursday night. The Trojans established an early advantage, scoring first to take a 6-0 lead in the opening quarter. The team extended its lead before halftime, aided by a 17-yard touchdown pass from Asher Filbeck to Courtney Sanders, building a 26-0 advantage by the break. Ricardo Down added to the lead in the third quarter with an eight-yard rushing touchdown. Highland Park managed its only score of the game later with a 27-yard touchdown. Courtney Sanders finished the evening with three touchdowns to lead the Topeka High offense.

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By the Numbers

•Topeka High defeated Highland Park 33-6 on Thursday.
•Courtney Sanders scored three touchdowns for the Trojans.
•Asher Filbeck threw a 17-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter.
•Ricardo Down recorded an eight-yard rushing touchdown in the third quarter.
•Highland Park scored its lone touchdown on a 27-yard play.

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TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Trojans took down the Highland Park Scots on Thursday night. Topeka High grabbed the 33-6 win over Highland Park to open up the football season for Topeka. The Trojans struck first to jump to a 6-0 lead in the first quarter. In the second, Topeka High’s Asher Filbeck connected with Courtney […]
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