Chanute’s Jalen Duncan – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Great Plains Federal Credit Union
After helping Chanute build one of the most successful stretches in program history, senior Jalen Duncan is ready to make the most of his final season in a Blue Comets uniform. Duncan enters the season with a new role, a renewed focus and a goal of helping Chanute continue its run of success. After spending […]
Independence’s Reece Reichenberger – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
The final ride has arrived for Independence senior Reece Reichenberger, and he plans to make every Friday night count. After spending nearly a decade playing alongside many of the same teammates, Reichenberger is embracing the opportunity to finish his high school career with the players he has grown up with. While the season will be […]
Neodesha’s Cam White – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tammy Baker Shelter Insurance
Cam White believes last season changed the way opponents view Neodesha football. After helping the Blue Streaks prove they could compete with larger schools in 2025, White enters his upcoming season with heightened expectations — both for himself and for a program that no longer considers itself an underdog. “We’re excited about being a known […]
Salina Sacred Heart’s Dom Matteucci – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jeff Wells American Family Insurance
Dom Matteucci’s final high school football season is going to be about more than statistics. It’s about leading a young team and making the most of every opportunity. “As a senior, I’m very excited about having the opportunity to lead my team and make the most of my last high school season,” Matteucci said. “I’m […]
Riverton’s Aydin Witherspoon – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by WSU Tech
The final season of high school football brings added motivation for Riverton’s Aydin Witherspoon, who is focused on making every moment count alongside the teammates he’s grown up with. “I’m most excited to play with all my friends one last time and see how far we can go,” Witherspoon said. Witherspoon has spent the offseason […]
Salina Sacred Heart’s Landon Pfeifer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Southwind Physical Therapy
As he prepares for his sophomore season, Salina Sacred Heart offensive and defensive lineman Landon Pfeifer isn’t focused on individual accolades. Instead, he’s concentrating on doing the little things that help his team succeed. “I’m excited to get back on the field with my teammates and compete every snap,” Pfeifer said. “I really enjoy the […]
Salina South’s Jay Curtis – Salina Area Receiver Poll Winner – Presented by Salina Regional Sports Medicine
With plenty of familiar faces returning to the lineup, Salina South senior wide receiver Jay Curtis believes the Cougars are positioned to build on last season’s playoff success and take another step forward in 2026. After advancing to the third round of the postseason a year ago, Curtis said the experience changed the mindset of […]
Salina South’s Armando Franco – Salina Area Offensive Lineman Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
After falling just short in recent seasons, Salina South senior center Armando Franco believes the Cougars have all the pieces in place to make a championship run this fall. “The thing that I am most excited for the next football season is finally being able to put everything together,” Franco said. “It felt as if […]
Salina South’s Kobie Henley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Spencer Cleaning
After years of falling short of expectations, Salina South senior Kobie Henley believes the Cougars are poised to change the narrative in 2026. With the Class of 2027 now leading the program and a new head coach establishing a strong culture, Henley said the confidence surrounding the team is higher than it has been in […]
Salina South’s Cruz Carlos – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by The Steam Team
While many freshmen spend their first high school football season simply adjusting to the speed of the game, Salina South’s Cruz Carlos has bigger aspirations. Carlos enters the fall eager to contribute at the varsity level while continuing to develop alongside the Cougar program’s veteran leaders. “What I’m most excited about this season is performing […]