Parsons’ Jakarre Green – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Golden Plains Credit Union
After missing time because of injuries last season, Parsons senior defensive back Jakarre Green is eager for another opportunity to prove himself on the football
Independence’s Maddox Purvis – Southeast Kansas Defensive Back Poll Winner – Presented by Salina Tech
After a full offseason of preparation and improvement, Independence High School senior Maddox Purvis is ready to help the Bulldogs take the next step. Purvis
Columbus’ Braun Stone – Southeast Kansas Linebacker Poll Winner – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Braun Stone believes the foundation for a successful season has already been built. After spending the offseason alongside a veteran group of teammates, the Columbus
Chanute’s Braddox Bancroft – Southeast Kansas Defensive Line Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
The excitement surrounding the 2026 football season starts with the unknown for Chanute’s Braddox Bancroft. Chanute’s schedule features several new opponents, including Mulvane, Rose Hill
Columbus’ Kash Smith – Southeast Kansas Offensive Lineman Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Columbus junior Kash Smith believes the work his team has put in throughout the offseason will be evident once the Titans take the field this
Labette County’s Nolan Nash – Southeast Kansas Wide Receiver Poll Winner
The upcoming football season is the culmination of years of preparation for Nolan Nash of Labette County. Since his freshman year, Nash has put in
Salina South’s Armando Franco – Salina Area Offensive Lineman Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
After falling just short in recent seasons, Salina South senior center Armando Franco believes the Cougars have all the pieces in place to make a
Salina South’s Kobie Henley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Spencer Cleaning
After years of falling short of expectations, Salina South senior Kobie Henley believes the Cougars are poised to change the narrative in 2026. With the
Salina South’s Cruz Carlos – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by The Steam Team
While many freshmen spend their first high school football season simply adjusting to the speed of the game, Salina South’s Cruz Carlos has bigger aspirations.
Salina South’s Noah Hines – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kelly Kitchener Shelter Insurance
After a standout season a year ago at Salina Sacred Heart, Noah Hines is looking forward to a new challenge and the opportunity to compete
Salina South’s Izzy Telles – Quarterback Poll Winner – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Salina South quarterback Izzy Telles enters the 2026 season with unfinished business after helping the Cougars make a late-season playoff push a year ago. Now,
Salina South’s Christien Ozores – Coach Spotlight – Presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic Clinic
Entering his third season as Salina South’s head football coach, Christien Ozores believes building a successful program goes well beyond wins and losses. For Ozores,