Douglass’ Carter Green – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
After watching his team grow together over the past two seasons, Douglass senior Carter Green believes the hard work is beginning to pay off. “I’m
Haven’s Cody Holzrichter – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Clinic
After earning first-team all-state honors and helping anchor Haven’s offensive line as a junior, Cody Holzrichter believes he still has more to prove. The senior
Haven’s Sadler DeFrain – Athlete Spotlight
Haven’s Sadler DeFrain is embracing every part of the journey of the upcoming football season — even the parts most players might dread. “There are
Maize South Mavericks – Football Team Preview – Presented by Crystal McEachern- State Farm Agent
Maize South Last Season: 4-5 Maize South comes off a 4-5 season, but Brent Pfeifer believes improved health and the experience gained by younger defenders
Kapaun Mt. Carmel Crusaders – Football Team Preview
Kapaun Mt. Carmel Last Season: 12-1, 4A state champion Kapaun moves back up to 5A after winning the 4A state title and going 12-1 last
Hutchinson Salthawks – Football Team Preview – Presented by Greg West – State Farm Agent
Hutchinson Last Season: 7-3 Hutchinson starts 2026 under first-year head coach Luke Berblinger after a 7-3 season, with the Salthawks emphasizing team culture, physical play
Kingman’s Trent Clark – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Central Power Systems & Services
Trent Clark has spent the past year making sure he would be ready when football season returned. Whether it was competing on the basketball court,
Haven’s Brogan Wray – Athlete Spotlight
As he prepares for his final season in a Haven uniform, Brogan Wray is focused on more than individual accomplishments. The senior quarterback has his
Garden Plain’s Braylen Dold – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by D-Bat West Wichita
After earning all-state honors and helping Garden Plain reach the third round of the playoffs for the second consecutive season, Braylen Dold is focused on
Garden Plain’s Jared Flax – Athlete Spotlight
Garden Plain’s Jared Flax considers himself lucky to be able to play in front of one of the most loyal fan bases in the area.
Halstead’s Reece Carmichael – Linebacker Poll Winner – Presented by Halstead Bank
Halstead’s Reece Carmichael has spent the offseason focused on a goal that extends well beyond individual statistics. As the Dragons prepare for the 2026 football
Belle Plaine’s Mattix Bruner – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Ken Gooch Shelter Insurance
As he prepares for his final high school football season, Belle Plaine senior Mattix Bruner is focused on helping change the direction of the Dragons’