
Buhler’s Nixon Standlee – Wichita Offensive Lineman Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
For Nixon Standlee, the 2026 season is about more than wins and statistics. It’s an opportunity to close out his high school career by competing

Rose Hill’s Remington Merlau – Wichita Area Defensive Line Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
For Rose Hill’s Remington Merlau, the upcoming season has a simple meaning. The upcoming football is about sharing the field with his teammates, continuing to

Augusta’s Roman Bridwell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Ryan Bridwell Farm Bureau Financial Services
After helping Augusta build momentum a season ago, senior Roman Bridwell is eager to make sure the Orioles keep moving in the right direction. “I’m

Pittsburg’s Laney Trisler – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Equity Bank
For Pittsburg High School shortstop Laney Trisler, softball is as much about faith and relationships as it is about range and reaction time. A junior

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

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

Andover Trojans Football Team Preview – Presented by Tony Durano – State Farm Agent
Andover Last Season: 6-3 Andover comes off a 6-3 season, a 6-0 league title run and now heads into Jamie Cruce’s third season at the

Andover Central Jaguars – Football Team Preview – Presented by Tony Durano – State Farm Agent
Andover Central Last Season: 5-5 Andover Central enters 2026 with a strong experience base after a 5-5 season, returning 26 lettermen plus six starters on





