After their first loss to a USD 259 school since 2016 and a 7-3 finish, the Wichita Northwest Grizzlies could be a sleeper team that could make their first state championship since 2020. The Grizzlies will be quarterbacked by junior Jaylen Mason, who picked up three offers this offseason from Iowa State, Kansas and Liberty. Northwest will also look to utilize junior Johnmichael Fountain offensively and defensively. Fountain is a standout senior who has offers from Iowa State, Kansas State, Nebraska, Kansas, Arkansas, and Missouri. The Grizzlies will also have a handful of good offensive and linemen who are back from injuries the year before and will look to flex their muscles this year.
