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 field. Green said the thing he is looking forward to most about the upcoming season is simply getting back to playing the game he loves and showing what he can […]
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 enters the season with confidence after dedicating countless hours to improving his skills as a punter while also continuing to develop as a wide receiver and strong safety. With team […]
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 linebacker is eager to see the Titans’ defense take center stage this fall. With several experienced players returning in the secondary, Stone expects the unit to be one of the […]
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 and Louisburg, giving the Blue Comets a fresh set of challenges after competing against familiar foes in recent years. Bancroft is eager to see how his team stacks up against […]
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 fall. After earning first-team All-CNC honors on both the offensive and defensive lines, including a unanimous selection on the defensive line, and receiving all-state honorable mention recognition on both sides […]
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 the extra work needed to become the player he is today, from early morning workouts to offseason camps and the countless hours spent improving after practice. “I’ve been working for […]
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 football at Frary Field. “I’m most excited to compete alongside my brothers, represent Fort Scott, and play Friday night football in front of the best hometown fans in the SEK,” […]
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 same teammates, Colbert is looking forward to making the most of one final season together while helping the Bulldogs take the next step as a program. “I am most excited […]
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 standout is embracing the challenge rather than shying away from it. Wimp believes the Indians have the talent to contend if they continue building on the work they’ve put in […]
Neodesha’s J’Vonte White – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tammy Baker Shelter Insurance
The excitement surrounding his senior football season goes well beyond the wins and losses for Neodesha’s J’Vonte White. It’s about sharing one final campaign with teammates who have been by his side since childhood. “What I’m most excited about this upcoming season is getting to play my senior year with my friends and teammates that […]