Abilene’s Dayven Cuba – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by First Bank Kansas
Dayven Cuba knows Abilene faces a new challenge this season after graduating a talented senior class, but the Cowboys’ senior leader is embracing the opportunity
Fort Scott Tigers – Football Preview – Presented by Visit Wichita
After a 3-6 season in 2025, the Fort Scott Tigers believe they are positioned to take a significant step forward this fall. Second-year head coach
Marion’s Hitch Soyez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by 56 Express Tire & Service
The 2026 football season is about more than wins and accolades for Marion’s Hitch Soyez. It’s an opportunity to share one final campaign with the
Minneapolis’ Bryson Lonberger – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Scott Ausherman American Family Insurance
Bryson Lonberger can’t hide his passion for football. For the Minneapolis senior, the excitement surrounding a new season isn’t centered on personal accolades or the
Beloit’s Truitt King – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by The Guaranty State Bank & Trust Co and S&S Drug
With another season of experience under his belt and lofty goals ahead, Beloit quarterback Truitt King believes the foundation has been laid for something special
Ellsworth’s Gage Laas – Athlete Spotlight
Gage Laas isn’t measuring the upcoming football season by individual accolades alone. Instead, the Ellsworth standout is focused on earning a larger role and doing
North Central Kansas Football Previews – 8-Man Division II
Argonia/Attica Last Season: 6-4 Argonia/Attica looks like an experienced 8-Man Division II contender again, returning a large group of starters on offense, defense and special
North Central Kansas Football Previews – 8-Man Division I
Canton-Galva Last Season: 4-5 Canton-Galva enters 2026 believing it is in a better roster cycle after graduating only two seniors last year and three the
North Central Kansas Football Previews – Class 1A
Belle Plaine Last Season: 0-9 Belle Plaine starts over in 2026 under first-year head coach Curtis Albin after an 0-9 season, but the Dragons believe
North Central Kansas Football Previews – Class 2A
Beloit High School Last Season: 6-4 Beloit enters 2026 with high expectations after a 6-4 season and a playoff win over Lakin before falling to
Holcomb Longhorns – Football Preview – Presented by WSU Tech
Holcomb went 9–1 and has stacked back‑to‑back nine‑win seasons (9–3 in 2024, 9–1 in 2025), setting a high bar for 2026. Head coach Trey Teeter,
Gardner Edgerton Trailblazers – Cross Country Team Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Lenexa
The Gardner Edgerton girls cross country program believes this could be the season it takes another step forward. The Blazers will feature a mix of