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that the opportunity to play past high school should be there for a good handful of the players that seek to move on,” Dallas said. “I truly believe that there is a good handful of hidden and untapped talent within our state. Identifying those players that have the tools and then combining that with a developmental program, the resources to reach their potential, and a well-respected platform for them to showcase their ability is where we see the most value with our instate student-athletes.”

Entering the 2023 season, Hutch is slotted by many as a favorite to bring home their third KJCCC title in four years and to make their third title appearance in that same span.

“Throughout my time as a college football coach, I have always believed that projection and potential is just as much part of the evaluation as production,” Dallas said. “I always feel like when you are recruiting a player with the characteristics of mental toughness, discipline, and work ethic, you can project him to improve at a higher rate. When we recruit the state of Kansas, we are of course looking for talent and measurables, but oftentimes we find guys with the mental toughness, discipline, and work ethic that will help them develop into the best version they are capable of being because of those characteristics. I think our high school coaches throughout the state, and the things we value within our communities, help instill these characteristics in those players from an early age.”

Keegan McCullick is a full-time Staff Writer for Kansas Pregame and has nearly six years of experience covering high school and college sports across Kansas.