
Marion’s Hitch Soyez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by 56 Express Tire & Service
The 2026 football season is about more than wins and accolades for Marion’s Hitch Soyez. It’s an opportunity to share one final campaign with the

Minneapolis’ Bryson Lonberger – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Scott Ausherman American Family Insurance
Bryson Lonberger can’t hide his passion for football. For the Minneapolis senior, the excitement surrounding a new season isn’t centered on personal accolades or the

Beloit’s Truitt King – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by The Guaranty State Bank & Trust Co and S&S Drug
With another season of experience under his belt and lofty goals ahead, Beloit quarterback Truitt King believes the foundation has been laid for something special

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

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

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

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

Abilene’s Cameron Boyd – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Boyd Excavating
Cameron Boyd isn’t shying away from the expectations that come with helping lead the Abilene football program into a new era. Instead, he’s embracing the

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

North 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

North Central Kansas Football Previews – 8-Man Division I
Canton-Galva Last Season: 4-5 Canton-Galva enters 2026 believing it is in a better roster cycle after graduating only two seniors last year and three the

North 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









