Concordia’s Ayden Krier – Special Teams Poll Winner – Presented by Russ Herman State Farm
Concordia High School’s Ayden Krier is easy to spot on Friday nights, lining up in the slot or dropping back at safety, but the work
Concordia Panthers – Football Preview – Presented by Russ Herman State Farm
Last Season: 4-5 Concordia heads into 2026 with a veteran core under third-year head coach Brad Wildeman after finishing 4-5 last season. The Panthers run
Wichita Trinity’s Bryton Baty – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
As Wichita Trinity prepares for the upcoming football season, Bryton Baty is ready to take on a larger role both on and off the field.
Hesston’s Gavin Larson – Wichita Defensive Back Poll Winner – Presented by Kansas Turnpike Authority
As his senior season approaches, Hesston’s Gavin Larson believes the work put in long before kickoff will determine how far the Swathers can go this
Valley Center Hornets – Football Team Preview – Presented by Cindy Waggoner State Farm
Valley Center Last Season: 4-5 Valley Center comes off a 4-5 season and heads into Scott L’Ecuyer’s ninth year at the school needing a lot
Clearwater’s Dallen Kanngiesser – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Green Ridge Landscaping
Dallen Kanngiesser is eager to get back on the field with his Clearwater teammates this fall, and the work he has put in throughout the
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
Goddard Lions – Football Team Preview
Goddard Last Season: 6-4 Goddard enters 2026 after a 6-4 season and four straight winning years, but Tommy Beason says this is the program’s biggest
Eisenhower Tigers – Football Team Preview
Eisenhower Last Season: 2-7 Eisenhower went 2-7 last year, but the Tigers return enough experience to believe they can be more competitive in 2026, especially