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
Sylvan-Lucas’ Zayne Maupin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina
After putting together one of the state’s most productive seasons a year ago, Sylvan-Lucas standout Zayne Maupin isn’t satisfied with simply repeating that success. The
Pike Valley’s Hutch Hammer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by NCKS Sports
Pike Valley’s Hutch Hammer is focused on becoming a more dominant player as he prepares for the upcoming football season. After gaining valuable varsity experience
Lincoln Leopards – Football Preview – Presented by Visit Wichita
After coming within one win of a state championship last fall, the Lincoln Leopards enter the 2026 season with one goal in mind: getting back
Little River’s Jaren Garrison – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Commercial Tire
Jaren Garrison isn’t focused on personal accolades entering his final high school football season. Instead, the Little River senior is embracing one last opportunity to
Lincoln’s Benjamin Bell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by The Bank of Tescott
After coming within one game of a state championship a season ago, Lincoln senior Benjamin Bell enters his final high school football season with unfinished
Solomon’s Matt Hamm-Jones – Salina Area Linebacker Poll Winner – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Solomon’s Matt Hamm-Jones gets the final opportunity this season to suit up alongside teammates who have become like family throughout his high school career. As