McPherson’s Brody Milleson – Running Back Poll Winner – Presented by Salina Regional Sports Medicine
After gaining valuable experience as a young player last season, McPherson’s Brody Milleson believes the Bullpups are in position to take the next step in 2026. With much of last year’s roster returning, Milleson said the combination of experience and continuity has created plenty of excitement heading into the fall. “I’m very excited for this […]
McPherson’s Ashton Malm – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Horizon Real Estate
Ashton Malm knows this fall will be one he’ll remember long after the final whistle. For the McPherson senior wide receiver, the upcoming season represents one last opportunity to share the field with the teammates who have become some of his closest friends while pursuing another memorable postseason run. “I am really excited to play […]
Abilene’s Dayven Cuba – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by First Bank Kansas
Dayven Cuba knows Abilene faces a new challenge this season after graduating a talented senior class, but the Cowboys’ senior leader is embracing the opportunity to help shape the next generation. Rather than focusing on what was lost, Cuba is excited about what can be built. “I’m very excited to see how our young guys […]
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 teammates who have been by his side since childhood while chasing a place in the school’s record book. “I am most excited to be able to play and compete one […]
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 spotlight. Instead, it’s about returning to the field with his teammates and embracing everything the sport demands. “I am most excited about just playing football,” Lonberger said. “I know it’s […]
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 in 2026. After helping lead the Trojans last fall, King enters the season eager to see how a close-knit group can build on the progress it made a year ago. […]
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 whatever his team needs to chase a deep postseason run. “I am most excited about becoming a contributor for the team,” Laas said. “I am excited to help the team […]
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 the past two seasons making plays as a running back, return specialist and safety, Leitzel is stepping into the quarterback role with the goal of leading the Tigers both on […]
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 the ball this fall. After spending his freshman season at tight end, Schwab will transition to fullback, giving him a larger role in the Tigers’ offense while continuing to anchor […]
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 Homolka enters his ninth season at Ellsworth with a roster that returns six starters on both sides of the ball, including a talented junior class that has already logged significant […]