Twelve Kansas high school senior football players have been selected by the Coach Bill Snyder Family/Sunflower Chapter of the National Football Foundation as 2024-25 scholar-athletes as a result of their performance on the field, in the classroom and through school/community involvement.
The honorees had to be nominated by their head coach. This year, there was a tie, thus an additional student-athlete was honored. These student-athletes will be recognized at the annual chapter awards dinner, this year conducted at the Shamrock Plaza at Bill Snyder Family Stadium on the campus of Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kan., May 7. The reception begins at 5 p.m. followed by dinner at 6 p.m.
Once again, the Kansas Shrine Bowl joins as a supporting partner in recognizing its latest Hall of Fame inductees. Those media wishing to attend should contact [email protected]. A limited number of tickets are available to the public by clicking HERE.
The list of VYPE area student-athletes include:
Jace Adler, Wide Receiver/Defensive Back, Andover Central High School
2024 statistics 53 tackles, 31 solo, 5.5 TFLs, 1 sack, 3 forced fumbles, 4 passes defended…440 return yds (PR and KOR)…61 receptions for 909 yds, 11 TDs…Starting safety for 3 seasons, and wide receiver for the better part of 3 season…Sports in Kansas and Wichita Eagle Class 4A Defensive Player of the Year…Consensus First Team Class 4A First Team Defense…KFBCA Top 11 Selection…2025 Kansas Shrine Bowl selection…Principal’s Honor Roll…Marshal in the 2024 ACHS Graduation…Top 5 percent of ACHS Class of 2025…Read with kids at a local elementary school…Football fundraiser by doing yard work…Coached by Derek Tuttle.
Josh Burdick, Quarterback, Cheney High School
in 2024, completed 145 of 219 passes for 1,943 yards with 23 TDs and 3 INTs. For his career, he was 515 of 777 for 6797 yards with 83 TDs and 15 INTs… also returned kickoffs this season, averaging almost 21 yds per return with a long of 73 yds…Starting QB three years leading team to a 30-5 record and 3A state title as a junior…2025 Kansas Shrine Bowl selection…2024 Wichita Eagle Class 3A Offensive Player of the Year…Consensus Class 3A First-Team All-State selection and Top 11 (all classes) pick…Principal’s honor roll…30 ACT…Varsity Basketball, Baseball, Boys Glee, Show Choir, Jazz Band, Band, FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) leader…Volunteer at local basketball and baseball camps, Volunteer tutor for Spanish students, Volunteer at church activities…Coached by Shelby Wehrman.
Eli Johnson, Defensive Line, Beloit High School
In 2024 had 68 Tackles, 17 TFL, 8 Sacks, 1 Defensive TD and for his career 119 Tackles, 10 Sacks, 22 TFLs… 2025 Kansas Shrine Bowl Participant, 2024 Sports In Kansas 2A Defensive Player of the Year, 2024 KFBCA Top 11 All Classes…Consensus 2A First Team All-State Defensive Line…Also participated in basketball, track and trap shooting…in April of 2025, threw a personal best 187-0 in the discus and last year finished second at state…Was a captain of the basketball team…Named to Honor Roll (All four years), National Honor Society, 116 Hours of Community Service, FCA, FFA…Coached by Brad Gober.
Kaeden Kasselman, Defensive Line, Garden Plain High School
For his career, had 148 total tackles, including 69 solo…2025 Kansas Shrine Bowl selection…Consensus Class 2A All-State pick at Defensive Line…Sports In Kansas 2A Defensive Player of the Year Finalist…As junior, earned First Team All-State recognition on both Defensive and Offensive Line…Two-year Team Captain…Also competes in Track, and finished fifth in Class 2A Discus competition last year…Honor Roll for 4 Years…National Honor Society for 2 Years (Vice President Senior Year)…Renwick Education Foundation White Award…CYM (Catholic Youth Ministry)…STUCO…Essential Food Kits for Homeless…Parish Breakfasts for Charity…Coached by Todd Rice.
Cooper Marx, Running Back/Linebacker, Andale High School
As a senior, rushed 43 times for 733 yards (17.0 y/c) and 12 TDs…Had 26 tackles, 2 fumble recoveries and an interception…2025 Kansas Shrine Bowl selection…Consensus First Team Class 3A All-League, All-State and Top 11 selection…Team Captain and First Team League Defensive MVP at linebacker…Three time state football champion…Principal’s honor roll…Played Basketball and Track (placing at state five times in two years of varsity competition)…In 2025 got off to a good start when he eclipsed an 18-year-old state record in the hammer throw with a toss of 200 feet, 4 inches…Coached by Dylan Schmidt.
Isaac Winter, Running Back/Linebacker, Conway Springs High School
Four year record in football: 40-9…Rushed for 1,934 yards (9.0 average/carry) as a senior….Sports in Kansas Class 1A Offensive Player of the Year…KSHAA Covered Top 11 selection…Consensus First Team Class 1A All-State Running Back…Two-year captain on state champion teams…Helped team to first undefeated season in over 20 years….4-year academic letterman, member of the National Honor Society and 4-year Principal Honor Roll Recipient…Other activities include basketball, tennis, powerlifting, NHS steering committee, student council…Red Cross Community Blood Drive…Coached by Matt Biehler.
