Andale’s Parker Lies – Athlete Spotlight
After another offseason of preparation and hard work, Andale linebacker Parker Lies is eager to return to the field and compete under the Friday night lights with his teammates. For Lies, the excitement comes from more than just playing football. It is about representing a community that continues to support the Indians and being part […]
Cheney High School’s Landon Meng – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Triple A Structures
Cheney High School senior Landon Meng brings focus, leadership, and a team-first mentality to the football field, where his competitive edge and accountability define his game. “My Dad inspires me the most because he’s always pushed me to leave it all on the field every game since my first one in 3rd grade during peewee […]
Frontenac’s Brogan Smith – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Bekah Harlan Shelter Insurance
For Brogan Smith, the upcoming football season is about more than statistics, awards or postseason success. It is an opportunity to make the most of his final year playing high school football alongside the teammates and coaches who have helped shape his career. “I’m most excited to spend my last year of high school football […]
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 most excited about how the team has bonded over the last couple seasons and how much work we’ve put in to have a winning season,” Green said. Green has spent […]
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 offensive lineman is entering his final high school season with renewed motivation after attracting less recruiting attention than he expected following a standout junior campaign. “I’m most excited to get […]
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 a number of things I’m excited for,” DeFrain said. “Even when it comes to the things that most people dread, I look forward to it all.” For DeFrain, football is […]
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 could make the Mavericks a fun and competitive 5A team this fall. The Mavericks return five offensive starters and eight defensive starters, so there is a decent base to build […]
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 season, so the Crusaders clearly enter 2026 as one of the strongest teams in this batch. Weston Schartz’s team also won the GWAL title and returns a large share of […]
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 and discipline. The schedule is demanding right away with Andover, Derby, Salina South, Campus, Maize, Salina Central, Maize South and Valley Center all on the slate. Offensively, Hutchinson returns six […]
Goddard Lions – Football Team Preview
Goddard Last Season: 6-4 Goddard enters 2026 after a 6-4 season and four straight winning years, but Tommy Beason says this is the program’s biggest rebuilding challenge in recent memory. The Lions return 37 lettermen, but only three offensive starters and two defensive starters from game one, while also trying to replace a senior class […]