
Buhler’s Nixon Standlee – Wichita Offensive Lineman Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
For Nixon Standlee, the 2026 season is about more than wins and statistics. It’s an opportunity to close out his high school career by competing

Rose Hill’s Remington Merlau – Wichita Area Defensive Line Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
For Rose Hill’s Remington Merlau, the upcoming season has a simple meaning. The upcoming football is about sharing the field with his teammates, continuing to

Augusta’s Roman Bridwell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Ryan Bridwell Farm Bureau Financial Services
After helping Augusta build momentum a season ago, senior Roman Bridwell is eager to make sure the Orioles keep moving in the right direction. “I’m

Wichita Heights Falcons – Football Team Preview – Presented by Terry Johnson-State Farm Agent
Wichita Heights Last Season: 1-8 Wichita Heights is trying to bounce back from consecutive losing seasons, but Dominick Dingle’s 2026 outlook suggests the Falcons have

Wichita Heights Falcons – Football Team Preview – Presented by Terry Johnson-State Farm Agent
Wichita Heights Last Season: 1-8 Wichita Heights is trying to bounce back from consecutive losing seasons, but Dominick Dingle’s 2026 outlook suggests the Falcons have

Wichita East Aces – Football Team Preview – Presented by Terry Johnson-State Farm Agent
Wichita East Last Season: 6-4 Wichita East is coming off a 6-4 season and returns solid experience, particularly along the offensive front. The Aces bring

Haven’s Sadler DeFrain – Athlete Spotlight
Haven’s Sadler DeFrain is embracing every part of the journey of the upcoming football season — even the parts most players might dread. “There are

Maize South Mavericks – Football Team Preview – Presented by Crystal McEachern- State Farm Agent
Maize South Last Season: 4-5 Maize South comes off a 4-5 season, but Brent Pfeifer believes improved health and the experience gained by younger defenders

Kapaun Mt. Carmel Crusaders – Football Team Preview
Kapaun Mt. Carmel Last Season: 12-1, 4A state champion Kapaun moves back up to 5A after winning the 4A state title and going 12-1 last

Hutchinson Salthawks – Football Team Preview – Presented by Greg West – State Farm Agent
Hutchinson Last Season: 7-3 Hutchinson starts 2026 under first-year head coach Luke Berblinger after a 7-3 season, with the Salthawks emphasizing team culture, physical play

Goddard Lions – Football Team Preview
Goddard Last Season: 6-4 Goddard enters 2026 after a 6-4 season and four straight winning years, but Tommy Beason says this is the program’s biggest

Eisenhower Tigers – Football Team Preview
Eisenhower Last Season: 2-7 Eisenhower went 2-7 last year, but the Tigers return enough experience to believe they can be more competitive in 2026, especially




