Topeka West football aims for improvement with strong senior class

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 12:58 AM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Topeka West football aims for improvement with strong senior class

Summary

The Topeka West football team is preparing for the upcoming season opener on September 4 against Piper. After finishing with a 1-8 record last year, the Chargers are optimistic, guided by a core group of seniors. Coach Trey Parker believes this class has developed significantly since their freshman year and can better compete in the UKC league. Key players include senior Josiah Mdoe and junior Damauri Peeples, who are expected to contribute on both offense and defense. The team is focused on changing the narrative around their program.

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•Topeka West opens its season against Piper on September 4.
•The Chargers have struggled historically, with no winning seasons since 2005.
•Coach Trey Parker highlights seniors' growth and program expectations.
•Josiah Mdoe leads an experienced offensive line.
•Damauri Peeples contributed significantly as a sophomore last season.

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12:58 AMYahoo Sports — Topeka West aims for a competitive 2026 season behind a strong senior class

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TOPEKA (KSNT) — They know it won’t be easy, but the Chargers are ready to compete. The Topeka West football team won’t ignore its history, having not had a winning season since 2005. The Chargers went 1-8 a season ago, being outscored 486-149. Fast forward to 2026, however, the Chargers feel they can compete with […]
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Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 12:58 AM
Topeka West aims for a competitive 2026 season behind a strong senior class
TOPEKA (KSNT) — They know it won’t be easy, but the Chargers are ready to compete. The Topeka West football team won’t ignore its history, having not had a winning season since 2005. The Chargers went 1-8 a season ago, being outscored 486-149. Fast forward to 2026, however, the Chargers feel they can compete with […]

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