Haven’s Brogan Wray – Athlete Spotlight
As he prepares for his final season in a Haven uniform, Brogan Wray is focused on more than individual accomplishments. The senior quarterback has his sights set on leading the Wildcats toward a district championship and a deep postseason run while making the most of one final season alongside teammates he has grown up playing […]
Garden Plain’s Braylen Dold – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by D-Bat West Wichita
After earning all-state honors and helping Garden Plain reach the third round of the playoffs for the second consecutive season, Braylen Dold is focused on what comes next. The Owls enter the 2026 season with several new faces stepping into key roles, creating both challenges and opportunities for a program that has become accustomed to […]
Garden Plain’s Jared Flax – Athlete Spotlight
Garden Plain’s Jared Flax considers himself lucky to be able to play in front of one of the most loyal fan bases in the area. For Flax, few things compare to the atmosphere of a Friday night home game in Garden Plain. “This season, I am most excited to get Friday night wins in front […]
Halstead’s Reece Carmichael – Linebacker Poll Winner – Presented by Halstead Bank
Halstead’s Reece Carmichael has spent the offseason focused on a goal that extends well beyond individual statistics. As the Dragons prepare for the 2026 football season, the senior is eager to see just how far the program can go in the postseason. “The thing I’m most excited about this upcoming season is seeing how far […]
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 […]