Football Preview VALLEY CENTER HIGH SCHOOL HORNETS
Valley Center High School, led by head coach Scott L’Ecuyer, brings a prolific passing attack into 2026 built around two record-setting wide receivers. The Hornets’ nominations highlight senior RayJ Logan and junior Spencer Crumrine, both of whom already own school receiving records. Logan, a senior wide receiver, set a school record with 51 catches in […]
Football Preview TREGO COMMUNITY – WAKEENEY GOLDEN EAGLES
Trego Community–WaKeeney, coached by Pat Haxton, will once again build its offense around workhorse back Jack Connes. Connes has been a centerpiece of the Golden Eagles’ attack since his freshman year and is coming off a huge 2025 campaign. Last season he rushed for 1,428 yards with 28 rushing touchdowns, and he added 29 receptions […]
Football Preview RIVERTON RAMS
Riverton, coached by Danny Weaver, will again lean on a versatile backfield duo that drove the offense last fall. Weaver’s nominations spotlight quarterback Aydin Witherspoon and tailback Noah Parker, a pair the coach refers to as a two-headed monster. Witherspoon, described as an amazing athlete, moved to quarterback after three games in 2025 and quickly […]
Football Preview PAOLA HIGH PANTHERS
Paola High, coached by Mike Smith, features a pair of talented sophomores who are already producing at an all-league level. At running back, Bodhi Shay turned in a standout 2025 season as a 10th grader, earning honorable mention All-4A, all-conference and all Tri-County honors. He topped 1,000 rushing yards with 14 touchdowns and added about […]
Football Preview OLATHE EAST HAWKS
Olathe East, coached by Courtney Porter, brings a blend of size, versatility and trench dominance into the 2026 season. The Hawks’ nominations spotlight multi-dimensional H-back Desmond Washington and powerhouse offensive lineman Greg Decker. Washington, a 6-3, 185-pound athlete, will enter his third year as a varsity starter on offense and is expected to contribute on […]
Football Preview LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL TROJANS
Logan High School, coached by Mike Jenner, highlights two tough, productive leaders in its 2026 nominations: running back Taden Gottschalk and nose guard Brendan Loyd Counter. Gottschalk is praised as an outstanding young man and football player who leads by example, excels academically as an honor student and stands out as an excellent athlete. As […]
Football Preview KAPAUN CRUSADERS
Kapaun, coached by Schartz, emphasizes production and leadership in its 2026 nominations. The staff points to running back Ken Huff as one of the best backs in Kansas. Huff topped 1,700 rushing yards last season, despite playing the full game in only seven of the team’s 13 contests. That level of efficiency made him the […]
Football Preview HOLCOMB LONGHORNS
Holcomb, coached by Trey Teeter, will build around one of the most dynamic multi-sport athletes in Kansas in 2026. Teeter’s nomination highlights Cooper Cranston, an explosive playmaker who impacts the game on both sides of the ball and across several sports. As a sophomore, Cranston was named Sports in Kansas Offensive Player of the Year […]
Football Preview GARDEN CITY BUFFALOES
Garden City HS, coached by Joe Price, showcases a pair of explosive multi-sport athletes in its 2026 nominations: tight end/linebacker Drew Strecker and wide receiver/defensive back Ryder Carr. Strecker is described as a great multi-sport athlete with college offers in both football and baseball. Offensively, he plays tight end and linebacker-type roles, running routes, catching […]
Football Preview FLINTHILLS HIGH SCHOOL MUSTANGS
Flinthills High School, led by head coach Chase Casteel, will again build around star running back and linebacker Beau Hall. Hall capped his junior season in 2025 with more than 1,800 rushing yards, a workload that earned him first-team South Central Border League honors at both running back and linebacker. He also made the Grasslands […]