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 spotlight. Instead, it’s about returning to the field with his teammates and embracing everything the sport demands. “I am most excited about just playing football,” Lonberger said. “I know it’s […]
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 in 2026. After helping lead the Trojans last fall, King enters the season eager to see how a close-knit group can build on the progress it made a year ago. […]
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 whatever his team needs to chase a deep postseason run. “I am most excited about becoming a contributor for the team,” Laas said. “I am excited to help the team […]
Clay Center’s Ethan Leitzel – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Central Office Service and Supply
As one of the senior leaders for Clay Center this season, Ethan Leitzel is embracing a challenge unlike any he has faced before. After spending the past two seasons making plays as a running back, return specialist and safety, Leitzel is stepping into the quarterback role with the goal of leading the Tigers both on […]
Clay Center’s Cayden Schwab – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Colton Monuments
Cayden Schwab has built his reputation as a disruptive linebacker, but the Clay Center standout is eager to make an impact on both sides of the ball this fall. After spending his freshman season at tight end, Schwab will transition to fullback, giving him a larger role in the Tigers’ offense while continuing to anchor […]
Ellsworth Bearcats – Football Preview – Presented by Citizens State Bank & Trust Company
After finishing 5-4 a season ago, the Ellsworth Bearcats believe the foundation is in place to take another step forward this fall. Head coach Josh Homolka enters his ninth season at Ellsworth with a roster that returns six starters on both sides of the ball, including a talented junior class that has already logged significant […]
Abilene’s Cameron Boyd – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Boyd Excavating
Cameron Boyd isn’t shying away from the expectations that come with helping lead the Abilene football program into a new era. Instead, he’s embracing the opportunity. After a productive seven-game campaign that saw him account for 14 total touchdowns and one interception on offense while adding 30 total tackles and three interceptions on defense, Boyd […]
Abilene’s Ethan Evans – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Don’s Tire & Supply Inc
After helping anchor one of the best defenses in Abilene High School history, Ethan Evans believes the Cowboys have something to prove in 2026. Despite returning a new-look roster, Evans said the team’s confidence hasn’t wavered. Instead, the senior linebacker has embraced the opportunity to lead a fresh group while silencing doubters. “The thing I’m […]
Southeast Kansas Football Previews
Baxter Springs Last Season: 4-5 Baxter Springs heads into 2026 encouraged by a roster that returns almost the entire team from last season, when the Lions finished 4-5 under head coach Jeff McCoy. With only two seniors gone from 2025, McCoy believes this will be the program’s deepest team in recent years at virtually every […]
South Central Kansas Football Previews – 8-Man Division II
Argonia/Attica Last Season: 6-4 Argonia/Attica looks like an experienced 8-Man Division II contender again, returning a large group of starters on offense, defense and special teams from last year’s 6-4 squad that reached the second round of the playoffs. Head coaches Luke Greenwood and Wyatt Williams, now in their 14th year at the co-op, own […]