Olpe High School (1A 🏈)
The Olpe Eagles are 5-2 and are one of the top teams in 1A, they are led by Head Coach, 2025 1A Basketball Coach of the Year Chris Schmidt. They play at Cair Paravel this Friday for their Week 8 match-up. They want Olpe Eagle fans to show up and show out as the regular season winds down and post-season begins. Hear more from seniors Eli Markowitz, Brayden Liennemann, Cade Whitmore, Jaiden Kurzen, and head coach Chris Schmidt in their interview with Dominique Schutte of Sports in Kansas. #sportsinkansas
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Olpe High School (1A 🏈)
The Olpe Eagles are currently 5-2 heading into Week 8 of the 2025 season. The Eagles are led by Head Coach Chris Schmidt, who was named the 2025 1A Basketball Coach of the Year. Known for their discipline and physical play Olpe is looking to continue that to the end of the regular season. Dominique Schutte of Sports in Kansas caught up with seniors Eli Markowitz, Brayden Lienemann, Cade Whitmore, Jaiden Kurzen, and Head Coach Chris Schmidt to talk about the season so far and the team’s goals down the stretch.
We’ll hear from them later tonight. #sportsinkansas
Olpe (1A, 1-1) senior Eli Markowitz put on a show Friday night in the Eagles’ 48-0 win over South Sumner. Markowitz was unstoppable, rushing for 203 yards and 6 touchdowns on just 14 carries, averaging nearly 15 yards per touch. Talk about efficiency. After a tough week one loss to Osage City, Olpe bounced back in dominant fashion to move to 1-1 on the year. Head coach Chris Schmidt and the Eagles will look to keep the momentum going as they host Jayhawk Linn this Friday. #sportisnknasas
Photo: Tasia Markowitz
Check out our Olpe Eagles! Congrats to Dexton H, Kale W, Brayden L, Eli M, & Jaiden K on being named SIK 1A All-State Honorable Mention! We are proud of you!