Labette County’s Nolan Nash – Southeast Kansas Wide Receiver Poll Winner

The upcoming football season is the culmination of years of preparation for Nolan Nash of Labette County. Since his freshman year, Nash has put in the extra work needed to become the player he is today, from early morning workouts to offseason camps and the countless hours spent improving after practice. “I’ve been working for […]
Fort Scott’s Creed Clayton – South East Kansas Area Running Back Poll Winner – Presented by Shelter Insurance

Fort Scott running back Creed Clayton said he is most excited about the chance to share the field with his teammates and experience Friday night football at Frary Field. “I’m most excited to compete alongside my brothers, represent Fort Scott, and play Friday night football in front of the best hometown fans in the SEK,” […]
Independence’s Javen Colbert – Quarterback Poll Winner – Presented by Shelter Insurance

As his senior season approaches, Independence quarterback Javen Colbert knows every snap will carry a little more meaning. After growing up with many of the same teammates, Colbert is looking forward to making the most of one final season together while helping the Bulldogs take the next step as a program. “I am most excited […]
Oswego’s Tucker Wimp – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina

Tucker Wimp knows there won’t be many easy Friday nights this fall. With a league loaded with talented teams and closely matched competition, the Oswego standout is embracing the challenge rather than shying away from it. Wimp believes the Indians have the talent to contend if they continue building on the work they’ve put in […]
Neodesha’s J’Vonte White – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tammy Baker Shelter Insurance

The excitement surrounding his senior football season goes well beyond the wins and losses for Neodesha’s J’Vonte White. It’s about sharing one final campaign with teammates who have been by his side since childhood. “What I’m most excited about this upcoming season is getting to play my senior year with my friends and teammates that […]
Labette County’s Deontae Fields – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Salina Tech

Deontae Fields has one final opportunity to leave his mark on the football field, and the Labette County senior is determined to make every snap count. After rushing for 1,409 yards and 18 touchdowns during his junior campaign, Fields enters the 2026 season eager to build on that success while helping the Grizzlies chase another […]
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 […]