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 […]
Valley Center Hornets – Football Team Preview – Presented by Cindy Waggoner State Farm
Valley Center Last Season: 4-5 Valley Center comes off a 4-5 season and heads into Scott L’Ecuyer’s ninth year at the school needing a lot of younger players to mature quickly, because only four total starters return on each side of the ball. Even with that turnover, the Hornets have reason for optimism because the […]
Clearwater’s Dallen Kanngiesser – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Green Ridge Landscaping
Dallen Kanngiesser is eager to get back on the field with his Clearwater teammates this fall, and the work he has put in throughout the offseason has him ready to make an impact. After dedicating himself to an intense summer training schedule, Kanngiesser believes both he and the Indians are prepared to take the next […]
Wichita West Pioneers – Football Team Preview
Wichita West Last Season: 1-8 Wichita West looks like a team with a real chance to improve on last year’s 1-8 record because Jeremy Moss says the Pioneers return nine defensive starters and a larger group of players with meaningful varsity experience. Moss believes that continuity should help West play a tougher, faster and more […]
Salina South Cougars – Football Team Preview
Salina South Last Season: 3-8 Salina South enters 2026 looking to break through after a 3-8 season, and second-year head coach Christien Ozores said the Cougars are a hungry team that believes the work of the past two years is ready to show up on Friday nights. He pointed to a strong offseason filled with […]
Spartans – Football Preview – Presented by Wichita Collegiate
After enduring an injury-plagued 3-6 season in 2025, Wichita Collegiate enters the upcoming football season focused on restoring the standard of one of the area’s traditionally successful programs. First-year head coach Brian Hill believes the adversity his team faced a year ago — particularly injuries at quarterback — could prove beneficial as the Spartans look […]
Collegiate’s Gavin Schmitter – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Collegiate
Wichita Collegiate senior Gavin Schmitter said this offseason has been about growth, accountability and restoring a standard for a program looking to bounce back. “While we lost many weapons last year to graduating, we still have many more that are on the uprise,” Schmitter said. “Landon Langston is coming back with a chip on his […]
Cheney’s Ayden Koehn – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina
As the new football season approaches, Ayden Koehn believes Cheney has the pieces in place to make another championship run. With a veteran group returning, Koehn is eager to get back on the field and compete alongside his teammates as the Cardinals pursue another state title. “I’m really excited to get back on the field […]
Hesston’s Gunner Goalden – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Tractor Co
Hesston senior Gunner Goalden wants the 2026 football season to represent more than another year on the field. It’s the final opportunity to suit up alongside teammates he’s grown with for years. “The thing I’m most excited about is going out there with my guys for one last ride,” Goalden said. “Leaving it all on […]
Clearwater’s Emmit Ohdle – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Regent Park Rehabilitation & Healthcare
After earning all-league recognition as a freshman, Clearwater’s Emmit Ohlde isn’t satisfied with what he’s already accomplished. Instead, the standout defensive back is focused on taking another step forward while helping the Indians compete for a winning season. Ohlde said he’s eager to get back on the field with a group that has spent the […]