Concordia’s Ayden Krier – Special Teams Poll Winner – Presented by Russ Herman State Farm
Concordia High School’s Ayden Krier is easy to spot on Friday nights, lining up in the slot or dropping back at safety, but the work that defines him often happens far from the stadium lights. A rising junior, Krier said his biggest inspiration comes from home. “Who inspires me is my dad because he works […]
Concordia Panthers – Football Preview – Presented by Russ Herman State Farm
Last Season: 4-5 Concordia heads into 2026 with a veteran core under third-year head coach Brad Wildeman after finishing 4-5 last season. The Panthers run a spread offense and 4-2-5 defense, and they return a long list of experienced seniors that should give them a chance to take a step forward. Senior quarterback Drake Blochlinger […]
Wichita Trinity’s Bryton Baty – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
As Wichita Trinity prepares for the upcoming football season, Bryton Baty is ready to take on a larger role both on and off the field. The upperclassman said stepping into a leadership position is one of the things he is looking forward to most as the Knights build on the progress they made a season […]
Hesston’s Gavin Larson – Wichita Defensive Back Poll Winner – Presented by Kansas Turnpike Authority
As his senior season approaches, Hesston’s Gavin Larson believes the work put in long before kickoff will determine how far the Swathers can go this fall. Larson said he is eager to see the team’s offseason commitment translate into success on the field, especially with a senior class that has embraced the responsibility of leading […]
Valley Center Hornets – Football Team Preview – Presented by Cindy Waggoner State Farm
Valley Center Last Season: 4-5 Valley Center comes off a 4-5 season and heads into Scott L’Ecuyer’s ninth year at the school needing a lot of younger players to mature quickly, because only four total starters return on each side of the ball. Even with that turnover, the Hornets have reason for optimism because the […]
Clearwater’s Dallen Kanngiesser – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Green Ridge Landscaping
Dallen Kanngiesser is eager to get back on the field with his Clearwater teammates this fall, and the work he has put in throughout the offseason has him ready to make an impact. After dedicating himself to an intense summer training schedule, Kanngiesser believes both he and the Wildcats are prepared to take the next […]
Wichita West Pioneers – Football Team Preview
Wichita West Last Season: 1-8 Wichita West looks like a team with a real chance to improve on last year’s 1-8 record because Jeremy Moss says the Pioneers return nine defensive starters and a larger group of players with meaningful varsity experience. Moss believes that continuity should help West play a tougher, faster and more […]
Salina South Cougars – Football Team Preview
Salina South Last Season: 3-8 Salina South enters 2026 looking to break through after a 3-8 season, and second-year head coach Christien Ozores said the Cougars are a hungry team that believes the work of the past two years is ready to show up on Friday nights. He pointed to a strong offseason filled with […]
Salina Central Mustangs – Football Team Preview
Salina Central Last Season: 12-1, 5A state champion Salina Central enters 2026 as one of the top teams in 5A after going 12-1 and beating Basehor-Linwood 51-34 for the state title last season. Mark Sandbo’s Mustangs return only four starters on each side, but they still bring back 21 lettermen and an elite quarterback, so […]
Newton Railers – Football Team Preview
Newton Last Season: 0-9 Newton is coming off a winless season, but Taylor Counts said the program’s 2026 focus is on taking another step forward and finally creating momentum and excitement around Railer football. The message is simple: start faster, win games and show clear progress in Counts’ third season. The returning roster gives Newton […]