Belle Plaine’s Mattix Bruner – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Ken Gooch Shelter Insurance
As he prepares for his final high school football season, Belle Plaine senior Mattix Bruner is focused on helping change the direction of the Dragons’ program while continuing to develop his game for the next level. Bruner said the opportunity to play one final season with his teammates is what excites him most as the […]
Chaparral’s Trace Hadsall – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Idle Hour
Trace Hadsall believes the work put in during the offseason will show once Chaparral takes the field this fall. The returning standout said the combination of a new coaching staff, summer workouts and high expectations has him eager for the start of the season. “I’m excited about our new coaching staff and what they bring […]
Kingman’s Jaxson Campbell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by QED Wealth Solutions
Jaxson Campbell believes the foundation for a successful season is already being built at Kingman. After a productive offseason in the weight room and on the practice field, Campbell is excited to see the Eagles put their preparation to the test when the season begins. The senior standout said the team’s commitment and effort during […]
2026 High School Football Previews – Out for Delivery
2026 High School Football Previews magazines are on the road and headed to distribution points throughout the regions! If you just can’t wait, check out the digital edition links below! To nominate someone for a story email [email protected]
Belle Plaine’s Sawyer Ehrhart – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Phoenix Home Care and Hospice, Pauly Automotive LLC, and LB Foundation
For most of his high school career, Sawyer Ehrhart has been known as the quarterback who helped lead Belle Plaine’s football team with talent, poise and determination. A varsity starter since his freshman season, Ehrhart built a reputation as one of the area’s top athletes. His performance earned him 2025 All-District Offensive Flex honors in […]
Conway Springs’ Lucas Pauly – Athlete Spotlight
As his senior football season approaches, Lucas Pauly is focused on more than wins and statistics. He wants to lead by example and help continue the tradition of success at Conway Springs. “I am excited to get on the field for my senior year of football and carry on the traditions that have shaped Conway […]
Conway Springs’ Caleb Newell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Phoenix Home Care and Hospice
After battling through a significant knee injury during the offseason, Caleb Newell isn’t measuring success solely by statistics entering the 2026 football season. Instead, the veteran lineman is focused on helping lead a team filled with new faces. Newell said he’s eager to see how his teammates develop after the graduation of several key seniors. […]
Hutchinson Central Christian’s Luke Eigsti – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by PrairieStar Health Center
The excitement surrounding the upcoming football season goes beyond wins and losses for Luke Eigsti. As he prepares for his final season at Hutchinson Central Christian, Eigsti is looking forward to one more opportunity to compete alongside teammates he has grown close to while seeing months of hard work come to fruition. “I am really […]
Kansas Football Players to Watch – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Here are some of the top Kansas high school football Players to watch for this fall. Cael Casteel, AbileneCasteel is a tremendous athlete who will start for the second year on both the offensive and defensive line. He brings strong leadership and consistent production up front. Cameron Boyd, AbileneBoyd is a talented athlete who will […]
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 […]