Wichita South Titans – Football Team Preview
Wichita South Last Season: 3-6 Wichita South enters 2026 believing its defense can set the tone after returning eight starters from last year’s 3-6 team. Russ Wells said the Titans graduated several experienced offensive seniors, so the defense is expected to lead while the offense searches for a new identity. South runs a shotgun spread […]
Wichita Northwest Grizzlies – Football Team Preview – Presented by Dean Jones, State Farm
Wichita Northwest Last Season: 9-2 The overall preview makes clear that Northwest again expects to be competitive because of its line play and top-end young talent. Steve Martin’s Grizzlies return five offensive starters and six defensive starters, with the offensive and defensive lines described as the anchors of the team. Brock Martin, Maddox McGinnis and […]
Wichita North Redhawks – Football Team Preview – Presented by Terry Johnson-State Farm Agent
Wichita North Last Season: 0-9 Wichita North enters 2026 under first-year head coach Lee Weber with a full rebuild mindset after an 0-9 season in which the RedHawks were outscored 546-20. Weber said the immediate goal is not just to win eventually, but first to close the gap competitively by winning plays, drives, quarters and […]
Buhler’s Nixon Standlee – Wichita Offensive Lineman Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
For Nixon Standlee, the 2026 season is about more than wins and statistics. It’s an opportunity to close out his high school career by competing against some of the state’s top programs while representing the Buhler community one final time. “I’m excited about the level of competition we play this year with our first four […]
Rose Hill’s Remington Merlau – Wichita Area Defensive Line Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
For Rose Hill’s Remington Merlau, the upcoming season has a simple meaning. The upcoming football is about sharing the field with his teammates, continuing to grow as a player and helping establish a culture that can define the program moving forward. “I am most excited about getting to play with my buddies,” Merlau said. “And […]
Augusta’s Roman Bridwell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Ryan Bridwell Farm Bureau Financial Services
After helping Augusta build momentum a season ago, senior Roman Bridwell is eager to make sure the Orioles keep moving in the right direction. “I’m most excited to continue our success from last year and to have one last ride with my guys,” Bridwell said. That mindset has fueled Augusta throughout the offseason as the […]
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 […]