Smoky Valley’s Crew Elliott – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Money Cattle
Change is nothing new in high school football, but for Smoky Valley senior Crew Elliott, this season will bring a different kind of adjustment. For the first time in his football career, Elliott’s father won’t be on the sidelines coaching him. After serving on the Vikings’ coaching staff for years, his father is now an […]
Abilene’s Ryan McKinney – Athlete Spotlight
Ryan McKinney doesn’t need a reminder that every Friday night is special. A season-ending fractured femur during his junior year gave the Abilene senior a new appreciation for the game he loves, and as the Cowboys prepare for the upcoming season, McKinney is determined to make every opportunity count. “After a season-ending injury my junior […]
McPherson’s Brody Milleson – Running Back Poll Winner – Presented by Salina Regional Sports Medicine
After gaining valuable experience as a young player last season, McPherson’s Brody Milleson believes the Bullpups are in position to take the next step in 2026. With much of last year’s roster returning, Milleson said the combination of experience and continuity has created plenty of excitement heading into the fall. “I’m very excited for this […]
McPherson’s Ashton Malm – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Horizon Real Estate
Ashton Malm knows this fall will be one he’ll remember long after the final whistle. For the McPherson senior wide receiver, the upcoming season represents one last opportunity to share the field with the teammates who have become some of his closest friends while pursuing another memorable postseason run. “I am really excited to play […]
Abilene’s Dayven Cuba – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by First Bank Kansas
Dayven Cuba knows Abilene faces a new challenge this season after graduating a talented senior class, but the Cowboys’ senior leader is embracing the opportunity to help shape the next generation. Rather than focusing on what was lost, Cuba is excited about what can be built. “I’m very excited to see how our young guys […]
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 […]