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 […]
Salina South’s Noah Hines – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kelly Kitchener Shelter Insurance
After a standout season a year ago at Salina Sacred Heart, Noah Hines is looking forward to a new challenge and the opportunity to compete at a higher level with his teammates at Salina South. Hines, who earned first-team all-league and first-team all-state honors last season, is focused on helping the Cougars succeed while continuing […]
Salina South’s Izzy Telles – Quarterback Poll Winner – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Salina South quarterback Izzy Telles enters the 2026 season with unfinished business after helping the Cougars make a late-season playoff push a year ago. Now, with experience under his belt and lofty expectations for both himself and his team, the junior signal-caller is focused on taking the next step. For Telles, few games on the […]
Salina South’s Christien Ozores – Coach Spotlight – Presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic Clinic
Entering his third season as Salina South’s head football coach, Christien Ozores believes building a successful program goes well beyond wins and losses. For Ozores, the ultimate goal is preparing young men for life while creating a culture the Cougars can take pride in long after their playing days are over. Ozores arrived at Salina […]
Salina Central’s Griffin Hall – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Nex-Tech
Griffin Hall isn’t spending much time looking back on last season. Instead, the Salina Central quarterback has his sights firmly set on another opportunity to compete for a state championship while helping lead a team with plenty of new faces. “I am excited to get another chance to compete for a state championship,” Hall said. […]
Oxford’s Logan Gaither – Athlete Spotlight
Oxford senior Logan Gaither says is about one final opportunity to take the field with the teammates he’s grown up alongside. “What I am excited about most for this up-and-coming season is my team,” Gaither said. “This year is the first year that obviously we are all seniors and will be our last year to […]
Cedar Vale-Dexter’s Cooper Criss – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Dexter Schools
Cedar Vale-Dexter had one of most explosive offenses a season ago and senior quarterback Cooper Criss is entering his final high school football season with a simple goal: enjoy every moment. While expectations are high following a standout junior campaign, Criss said his focus is centered on making the most of his final year alongside […]
Cedar Vale-Dexter’s Jordan Davis – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Bullseye Bow
Cedar Vale-Dexter underclassman Jordan Davis is approaching the upcoming season with a mix of patience, ambition and steady offseason work, aiming to carve out a bigger role while learning from the upperclassmen he has long looked up to. “I’m most excited about getting the opportunity to play alongside the upperclassmen I’ve looked up to for […]