The Chanute Blue Comets defeated the Paola Panthers 44-14 in a dominant performance during the first round of the KSHSAA 4A playoffs on November 1, 2024. Chanute’s offense was on a roll, nearly scoring on every possession, the offence was led by the junior quarterback Kris Harding II, who threw for 196 yards and three touchdowns. Senior running back Quinton Harding contributed 99 rushing yards, while the team collectively managed a total of 191 yards on their running game. Chanute’s defense played a huge role for the win, by holding Paola to just 152 total yards. The victory improved Chanute’s record to 7-2.