McPherson’s Sam Becker

By Matt Browning

Sam Becker of McPherson football understands how important quality facilities are to the success of a program. Hellas Construction recently completed a project at McPherson High School’s football stadium.

“It has been a long process working together with community members, the school board, school administration, coaches, teachers and students to build an on-site facility,” Becker said. “We are now lucky to have a place for multiple sports to either practice or play. It can be used for multiple school activities that the grass field didn’t provide us with.”

The Bullpups are in the middle of yet another successful season and Becker thinks the new facilities will only get more kids excited to play football.

Logan Arasmith, Beloit High School

Logan Arasmith, a running back from Beloit, was chosen as the Hog Wild Performer of the Month for October. During the Trojans’ three-game winning streak in the middle of October, Arasmith rushed for nearly 800 yards and 11 touchdowns.

“I think starting the season 0-2 has been what has motivated me and the rest of the team,” Arasmith said. “After we lost those games, our entire team realized we needed to gure out what is happening. We gured out our problems and have not looked back since. I think this is the biggest thing that motivates me, because I do not want to lose another game. I will work my hardest to make sure we don’t lose another game.”

Some of Arasmith’s greatest attributes are the things that don’t show up on the stat sheet.

“My strength as a player is my heart,” Arasmith said. “I go into every game willing to give it my all, no matter what happens. I think of my teammates as my brothers and would do anything I had to for them.” When it comes to physical ability, Arasmith utilizes his shiftiness and quickness on the eld.

“I think the upgrade in the facilities will continue to promote pride in our school and in our community which will strengthen the culture that has already been made,” Becker said.

Speaking of the culture, Becker said that was the building block initially with all of McPherson’s success. The Bullpups are 64-14 over the past seven seasons.

“Our team culture is the major part in the continued success we have had,” Becker said. “The coaches and players trust in each other and trust the process; this has led to keeping that winning culture.”

Hog Wild

“Our head coach has put in plays to let me get in the open eld to use my shiftiness or has let me run routes to get in open space,” Arasmith said. “With my speed, I can get to the hole created and make quick cuts and use my vision to see cut lanes or ways to get into open eld.” 2525 Market Place · 785-825-2222