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
Football Preview TREGO COMMUNITY – WAKEENEY GOLDEN EAGLES
Trego Community–WaKeeney, coached by Pat Haxton, will once again build its offense around workhorse back Jack Connes. Connes has been a centerpiece of the Golden
Football Preview RIVERTON RAMS
Riverton, coached by Danny Weaver, will again lean on a versatile backfield duo that drove the offense last fall. Weaver’s nominations spotlight quarterback Aydin Witherspoon
Football Preview PAOLA HIGH PANTHERS
Paola High, coached by Mike Smith, features a pair of talented sophomores who are already producing at an all-league level. At running back, Bodhi Shay
Football Preview OLATHE EAST HAWKS
Olathe East, coached by Courtney Porter, brings a blend of size, versatility and trench dominance into the 2026 season. The Hawks’ nominations spotlight multi-dimensional H-back
Football Preview LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL TROJANS
Logan High School, coached by Mike Jenner, highlights two tough, productive leaders in its 2026 nominations: running back Taden Gottschalk and nose guard Brendan Loyd
Football Preview KAPAUN CRUSADERS
Kapaun, coached by Schartz, emphasizes production and leadership in its 2026 nominations. The staff points to running back Ken Huff as one of the best