Douglass’ Carter Green – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
After watching his team grow together over the past two seasons, Douglass senior Carter Green believes the hard work is beginning to pay off. “I’m
Haven’s Cody Holzrichter – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Clinic
After earning first-team all-state honors and helping anchor Haven’s offensive line as a junior, Cody Holzrichter believes he still has more to prove. The senior
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
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
Fort Scott’s Creed Clayton – South East Kansas Area Running Back Poll Winner – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Fort Scott running back Creed Clayton said he is most excited about the chance to share the field with his teammates and experience Friday night
Independence’s Javen Colbert – Quarterback Poll Winner – Presented by Shelter Insurance
As his senior season approaches, Independence quarterback Javen Colbert knows every snap will carry a little more meaning. After growing up with many of the
Oswego’s Tucker Wimp – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina
Tucker Wimp knows there won’t be many easy Friday nights this fall. With a league loaded with talented teams and closely matched competition, the Oswego