As the Kosciusko Whippets get set to play for a football state championship for the first time since 1996, we’re taking a fun trip down memory lane.
Back in ’96, many of this year’s Whippet players were still decades away from being born — but their parents were walking the same halls, sitting in the same classrooms, and cheering in the same stands. Some of them were even suiting up in maroon and white themselves.
So we dug into the old yearbooks… and we found some gems.
We’ve gathered throwback photos of Whippet parents from the 1996 era, along with some classic shots of this year’s coaching staff, back when they were the age of the players they’re coaching now. (A special thanks to the coaches’ wives for helping us find a few of these.)
And just for fun, our very own Voice of the Whippets Breck Riley, straight out of 4th grade, during that 1996 Whippet season.
But here’s the twist: We’re not telling you who’s who.
Scroll through the gallery below and see how many you can recognize. Can you spot a familiar face? A teammate’s parent? A coach you’ve known for years? Maybe even your own old classmates?
It’s all part of celebrating this historic week for Whippet football and the community that’s been behind them every step of the way.
Take a look, make your guesses, and share it with your friends — let’s see who can name the most “mystery Whippets.”
And tune in the Prairie Farms Pregame Show Friday at 3:00 pm on Breezy 103 to hear shoutouts from several former Whippets ahead of the 4A Championship Game against Columbia.
