Fort Scott Tigers – Football Preview – Presented by Visit Wichita
After a 3-6 season in 2025, the Fort Scott Tigers believe they are positioned to take a significant step forward this fall. Second-year head coach Johnathan Stark returns a roster that features 14 letter winners, including four offensive and five defensive starters. While the Tigers are replacing several key graduates, they also welcome back an […]
Marion’s Hitch Soyez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by 56 Express Tire & Service
The 2026 football season is about more than wins and accolades for Marion’s Hitch Soyez. It’s an opportunity to share one final campaign with the teammates who have been by his side since childhood while chasing a place in the school’s record book. “I am most excited to be able to play and compete one […]
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 […]