Salina Sacred Heart’s Dom Matteucci – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jeff Wells American Family Insurance
Dom Matteucci’s final high school football season is going to be about more than statistics. It’s about leading a young team and making the most of every opportunity. “As a senior, I’m very excited about having the opportunity to lead my team and make the most of my last high school season,” Matteucci said. “I’m […]
Riverton’s Aydin Witherspoon – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by WSU Tech
The final season of high school football brings added motivation for Riverton’s Aydin Witherspoon, who is focused on making every moment count alongside the teammates he’s grown up with. “I’m most excited to play with all my friends one last time and see how far we can go,” Witherspoon said. Witherspoon has spent the offseason […]
Salina Sacred Heart’s Landon Pfeifer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Southwind Physical Therapy
As he prepares for his sophomore season, Salina Sacred Heart offensive and defensive lineman Landon Pfeifer isn’t focused on individual accolades. Instead, he’s concentrating on doing the little things that help his team succeed. “I’m excited to get back on the field with my teammates and compete every snap,” Pfeifer said. “I really enjoy the […]
Salina South’s Jay Curtis – Salina Area Receiver Poll Winner – Presented by Salina Regional Sports Medicine
With plenty of familiar faces returning to the lineup, Salina South senior wide receiver Jay Curtis believes the Cougars are positioned to build on last season’s playoff success and take another step forward in 2026. After advancing to the third round of the postseason a year ago, Curtis said the experience changed the mindset of […]
Salina South’s Armando Franco – Salina Area Offensive Lineman Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
After falling just short in recent seasons, Salina South senior center Armando Franco believes the Cougars have all the pieces in place to make a championship run this fall. “The thing that I am most excited for the next football season is finally being able to put everything together,” Franco said. “It felt as if […]
Salina South’s Kobie Henley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Spencer Cleaning
After years of falling short of expectations, Salina South senior Kobie Henley believes the Cougars are poised to change the narrative in 2026. With the Class of 2027 now leading the program and a new head coach establishing a strong culture, Henley said the confidence surrounding the team is higher than it has been in […]
Salina South’s Cruz Carlos – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by The Steam Team
While many freshmen spend their first high school football season simply adjusting to the speed of the game, Salina South’s Cruz Carlos has bigger aspirations. Carlos enters the fall eager to contribute at the varsity level while continuing to develop alongside the Cougar program’s veteran leaders. “What I’m most excited about this season is performing […]
Salina South’s Noah Hines – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kelly Kitchener Shelter Insurance
After a standout season a year ago at Salina Sacred Heart, Noah Hines is looking forward to a new challenge and the opportunity to compete at a higher level with his teammates at Salina South. Hines, who earned first-team all-league and first-team all-state honors last season, is focused on helping the Cougars succeed while continuing […]
Salina South’s Izzy Telles – Quarterback Poll Winner – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Salina South quarterback Izzy Telles enters the 2026 season with unfinished business after helping the Cougars make a late-season playoff push a year ago. Now, with experience under his belt and lofty expectations for both himself and his team, the junior signal-caller is focused on taking the next step. For Telles, few games on the […]
Salina South’s Christien Ozores – Coach Spotlight – Presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic Clinic
Entering his third season as Salina South’s head football coach, Christien Ozores believes building a successful program goes well beyond wins and losses. For Ozores, the ultimate goal is preparing young men for life while creating a culture the Cougars can take pride in long after their playing days are over. Ozores arrived at Salina […]