Hutchinson Trinity’s Bentyn Chastain – Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Cooper Chadwick Hutchinson Trinity’s Bentyn Chastain was the captain and leader of a skilled 2025 football team. Chastain played H-back and outside linebacker and earned honors such as first team all-league tight end and first team all-state Going into his senior season, Chastain had big goals for him and his team. “My goals coming […]
Wichita Northwest’s Jaylen Mason – Offensive Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Hayden Swope Jaylen Mason of Wichita Northwest is ready to take the next step in his football career, combining skill development with leadership and a deep commitment to his team. “It’s a dream come true to stay home and represent my state, my family, and the Jayhawks,” Mason said. “I’m ready to show what […]
Salina Central’s Jesus Delgado – Defensive Poll Winner – Presented by Salina Tech
By Cooper Chadwick Salina Central’s senior Jesus Delgado played a very influential role for the Mustangs. As a middle linebacker Delgado earned all-state linebacker and defensive player of the year, runner up 5A defensive player of the year, finished the season with 145 tackles, 21.5 tackles for loss, six sacks, four forced fumbles, two pass break […]
Pittsburg’s Jamarcus Davis – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Matt Robertson State Farm
By Mike Moguin The accomplishments that Pittsburg (Kan.) High School junior Jamarcus Davis is most proud of is getting his first varsity start for both the Purple Dragon football and basketball teams. Playing both sports has taught Davis the value of playing with others. “That’s my teammates,” he said. “They are more than just teammates, […]
Manhattan’s JJ Dunnigan named VYPE Kansas Football player of the year Sponsored by Shelter Insurance
Dunnigan’s versatility lands him commitment at Miami By Joanna Chadwick With senior JJ Dunnigan on the football field, there was a common impulse to start videoing – because there was always the expectation that you’d capture a highlight reel. Dunnigan, a two-way player who signed with Miami, is Shelter Insurance’s VYPE Kansas football player of […]
Blue Dragon Spotlight – Kade Smith – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning One of the main reasons football player Kade Smith loves Hutchinson Community College is the support the students and staff provide. But it’s also nice how good the athletics and academics are, too. “There’s a multitude of people on and off campus who are so loving and willing to support,” Smith said. “Athletically […]
McPherson’s Colton Johnson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning McPherson’s Colton Johnson suffered a bulging disc in his back that caused nerve damage. This led him with no left side core activation. He chose to use Advanced Physical Therapy to get him back on the football field. “It just took time and I let my back heal,” Johnson said. “I didn’t get […]
53rd Kansas Shrine Bowl Coaching Staff Announced
The Kansas Shrine Bowl is excited to announce the coaches who will lead the East and West teams in the 53rd Kansas Shrine Bowl on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Emporia, Kansas. Each classification of 11-man football, 1A through 6A, is represented on the coaching staff, while the Head Coach of each team is selected from […]
Fort Hays State – Field of the Month – Presented by Hellas Construction
By Matt Browning The Fort Hays State athletic program used Hellas Construction for its remodeling of its football stadium. “Hellas removed our existing track at Lewis Field and put down a new Helix Matrix playing surface and covered the remaining asphalt from the track with a Real Turf product,” said Matt Cook of Fort Hays […]
Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour – Wichita Northwest
Another stop on the Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour! Congratulations to the following Wichita Northwest athletes on signing to continue their athletic careers: Jaylen Mason – KU football Dustin Cochran – South Dakota football Deongelo Williams – South Dakota football