Eisenhower’s Derek Morgan-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by All Seasons
By Matt Browning The quarterback position is the most powerful and influential one on the football field. Every player should look to the quarterback to be the leader. Eisenhower quarterback Derek Morgan fully understands this and is making it a point to be better at it in 2024. “One thing I am working to improve […]
Hutchinson’s Kaleb Cape-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Hutchinson CC
By Matt Browning As a junior last season, Hutchinson offensive lineman Kaleb Cape was a second team all-league selection. In his entire time as a varsity lineman, Cape has allowed just two sacks. While Cape was certainly pleased with that accolades and accomplishments, he knows there is more growth in his game for 2024. “I […]
Hutchinson’s Terrell King-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Allen Samuels
By Matt Browning Suffice it to say, Hutchinson’s Terrell King has a chip on his shoulder as he begins his senior season as an all-state defensive back. “What I’m most excited for this season is to prove myself that I can play at the highest level there is and to show that to all of […]
Hutchinson’s Carter Morgan-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Salthawk Threads
By Matt Browning While Hutchinson’s Carter Morgan was a first team all-league linebacker a year ago, he was thrusted into a new position: long snapper. It was certainly a new experience and there were ups and downs, so Morgan spent much of his offseason looking to improve at that position. “I was put at long […]
Wichita East’s Ronelle Slaughter-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by WSU Tech
By Blake Chadwick Wichita East senior Ronelle Slaughter is among the most intriguing prospects on a very deep and athletically gifted 2024 team. The senior has been playing football since he was just a freshman, despite growing up in Houston, Texas, which he noted, catches a lot of people off guard. The late start to […]
Wichita Northwest’s Franklin Ekue-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Visit Wichita
By Blake Chadwick Wichita Northwest has always had really good special teams play under head coach Steve Martin. Last year was no different as another former soccer player helped them separate themselves from the pack. Junior Franklin Ekue was in charge of kickoffs and some punting last year for the Grizzlies. The then-sophomore was looking […]
Wichita Northwest’s Quavon Harris-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Shelter-Shari Williams
By Blake Chadwick Wichita Northwest is another one of those schools who dominate year in and year out during league play. Last year was a little different for Northwest though as they lost to a City League public school team for the first time since 2016. While it was humbling losing to Wichita East twice […]
Wichita East’s DJ Ngassa-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Kauffman Insurance Agency
By Blake Chadwick With all of the eyes on Wichita East after an 8-3 season, the Blue Aces have a chance to be something really special. Junior DJ Ngassa, will anchor the defensive line in 2024. “I would say some of my biggest strengths are my competitiveness and my attentiveness,” Ngassa said. “My competitiveness definitely […]
Wichita East’s AJ Bohannon-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by WSU Tech
By Blake Chadwick When you talk about guys who scare the defense every time they touch the ball, Wichita East’s AJ Bohannon is a big-time playmaker. Bohannon is coming off of a year where he ran for 1248 rushing yards on 111 attempts for an astounding average of 11.3 yards a carry. The junior also […]
Wichita East’s Karlan Ransom-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by AOA
Wichita East’s senior Wide Receiver Karlan Ransom has transitioned from quarterback to one of the best receivers in the state who thrives thanks to his size, speed and route running. “Karlan is amazing,” senior Ronelle Slaughter said. “He is a quiet guy but for sure a leader on the team and he is always a […]