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 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 […]
Southeast Kansas Football Previews
Baxter Springs Last Season: 4-5 Baxter Springs heads into 2026 encouraged by a roster that returns almost the entire team from last season, when the Lions finished 4-5 under head coach Jeff McCoy. With only two seniors gone from 2025, McCoy believes this will be the program’s deepest team in recent years at virtually every […]
South Central Kansas Football Previews – 8-Man Division II
Argonia/Attica Last Season: 6-4 Argonia/Attica looks like an experienced 8-Man Division II contender again, returning a large group of starters on offense, defense and special teams from last year’s 6-4 squad that reached the second round of the playoffs. Head coaches Luke Greenwood and Wyatt Williams, now in their 14th year at the co-op, own […]
South Central Kansas Football Previews – Class 1A
Belle Plaine Last Season: 0-9 Belle Plaine starts over in 2026 under first-year head coach Curtis Albin after an 0-9 season, but the Dragons believe they have the pieces to become a tougher, more disciplined team. Albin said the focus will be on turnover ratio, pre-snap and post-snap penalties, and controlling the tempo of the […]
South Central Kansas Football Previews – Class 2A
Beloit High School Last Season: 6-4 Beloit enters 2026 with high expectations after a 6-4 season and a playoff win over Lakin before falling to Garden Plain in the regional round. Head coach Brad Gober, now in his 10th year at Beloit, returns a deeply experienced team with eight offensive starters and seven defensive starters […]
South Central Kansas Football Previews – Class 3A
Class 3A capsules Andale High School Last Season: 13-0, 3A state champion Andale enters 2026 as the defending Class 3A state champion after a 13-0 season and another dominant postseason run under Dylan Schmidt. Even with major graduation losses, the Indians still look dangerous because they return proven all-state talent, a huge overall roster of […]