Wichita Trinity’s Zac Zimmerman – Quarterback Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning Wichita Trinity’s Zac Zimmerman’s stat line from last season was impressive. The senior quarterback threw for 24 touchdowns and rushed for three more, as well totaling over 2,800 yards through the air and ground. So what does Zimmerman have planned for his junior season? “The biggest thing I want to improve on […]
Hesston Football – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
Photo by: Pam Weaver Photography By Matt Browning Hesston coach Tyson Bauerle does not define his team’s success based on wins and losses or how far they advance in the playoffs. It’s all about potential. “A successful season would mean the team reached as close to our overall potential as possible,” Bauerle said. “We have a […]
Hesston’s Ethan Coutre – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning The expectations are high for the Hesston Swather football team for the 2025 season and returning all-state defensive lineman Ethan Coutre can’t wait for it to start. “I’m most excited for our team to be able to display the work we’ve put in over the summer and show what we can do […]
Wichita Northwest’s Johnmichael Fountain – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Blake Chadwick Wichita Northwest will field one of their best teams since they came up short in the championship game in 2020. One of their big time guys and leaders this year will be senior linebacker and running back, Johnmichael Fountain. “Johnmichael has grown into an all-around skilled player for us,” head coach Steve […]
Independence’s Stanley Kowalczyk – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard The Independence Bulldogs are looking to make some noise this football season in the highly competitive Southeast Kansas League. Much of the optimism surrounding the Bulldogs’ preseason starts up front with senior left tackle Stanley Kowalczyk. Kowalczyk started every game as a junior, playing several different positions depending on the team’s […]
Beloit’s Joel Rexroat – Student of the Month – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Cooper Chadwick Finishing last season with nearly 2,000 rushing yards and 29 touchdowns, Beloit senior Joel Rexroat wants to take this offseason to grow his skills. “I have been going to morning weights during the week. Going to football camps with my team. Also having offensive and defensive practices to prepare for our upcoming […]
Independence Bulldogs – Football Preview – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Coach: Kendall Fiscus SCHEDULE9/5 vs Columbus9/12 vs Mulvane9/26 at Field Kindley10/3 at Chanute10/10 at Eudora10/17 vs Labette County10/24 vs Rose Hill Part of the Southeast Kansas League is the Independence High School Bulldogs. This year,the football team is ready to take the field, led by coach Kendall Fiscus. One disadvantage theteam faced […]
Maize’s Scotty Hadley – Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
After an injury cut his junior season short, Maize senior safety Scotty Hadley is ready to lead one of the toughest defenses in Class 5A. “Scotty Hadley will be one of our leaders on the defensive side of the ball,” Maize High head coach Gary Guzman said. “He plays smart and fast and does a […]
Derby’s Kaelin Scarth – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Year in and year out, the Derby Panthers football team is state championship contenders – this year is no different. And year in and year out, the Panthers know they can count on the big boys up front. Junior right tackle Kaelin Scarth is the next one to fit that mold. Scratch, who has been […]
Canton-Galva’s Jaxon Nightingale – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo By Tina McMannis By Angela Brunk Canton-Galva junior Jaxon Nightingale is entering his 11th-grade year with big goals and a strong mindset. As a two-way starter at tight end and linebacker, Nightingale is ready to take on a leadership role both on and off the field. “One of my biggest goals this year is […]