2019 VYPE Kansas Football Previe

2019 VYPE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW SPECIAL EDITION

July/August 2019

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· Capsule previews on area teams · Wichita West is a rising team in 6A · Goddard looking to return to 4A title game · Hutch Central Christian looks to pile up points again · Ell-Saline’s Luke Parks is one of state’s top all-around players

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Student of the Month Anna Berblinger – Andale HS Anna, who is starting her junior year at Andale and plays softball and golf, was suffering from knee pain. She got her diagnosis, and it wasn’t good - fat pad impingement and plica syndrome. After a year of trying therapy to alleviate the pain, Anna had surgery. She ended up going to Advanced Physical Therapy’s Aquatic Rehab Center at 3460 N Ridge Road in Wichita, where she worked on improving her knee strength for five weeks. “It was nice to get back to doing the physical things I hadn’t been able to do for a long time,” Anna says, “and they were also very encouraging and really wanted me to push myself to get stronger.”

Anterior knee pain has many causes.

By Evan Reinert, PT, DPT. Often medical professionals and patients are worried about ligaments, tendons, or patella tracking issues. While these are all related causes of anterior knee pain, there can be an underlying problem that goes unaddressed. One of the most commonly forgotten causes of anterior knee pain is the infrapatellar fat pad or Hoffa’s fat pad. Hoffa was the first person to describe this structure in literature.

While it has been proven that the infrapatellar fat pad has a large concentration of nerve endings and can be a generator of pain, clinicians can overlook this structure as the cause of other knee conditions. At times there can even be imaging performed that shows no structural damage inside the knee despite the patient’s reports of severe pain.

Typically, there is two mechanisms of injury for the infrapatellar fat pad. The first is macro trauma where there is a direct blow either from a fall or other object to the knee. What a blow of this nature will lead to the infrapatellar fat pad is suspected as a cause of the symptoms. The second is microtrauma where the infrapatellar fat pad can be pinched between the patella and tibia. The repetitive small irritation can lead to large-scale problems. As the infrapatellar fat pad becomes inflamed, swelling can take place. The swelling can alter the way the patella tracks during movement.

There are several methods of treatment that can be used to address the pain from fat pad inflammation. However, the irritation typically comes from an underlying issue like muscle tightness, altered movement patterns, muscle weakness, or hypermobility. These causes are usually referred to as mechanical causes of pain. Other causes are often referred to as metabolic causes like obesity or osteoarthritis.

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL, 2019 106 - EIGHT-MAN DIVISION 1 PREVIEW Udall returns most of its starters and looks to make deeper November run. By Paul Sullentrop 120 - AN ALL-AROUND TALENT Sylvan-Lucas’ Batchman is a threat when he gets the ball, but he’s willing to play anywhere, including the offensive line. By Conor Nicholl

FEATURES 6 - ELEGANT AND GRACEFUL Derby’s Tre Washington has worked hard to become an elite running back. - By Joanna Chadwick 10 - CLASS 6A PREVIEW Wichita West is young but don’t underestimate the Pioneers. - By Joanna Chadwick.

20 - A STUDENT OF THE GAME Wichita Northwest’s Reagan Jones studies the game relentlessly in effort to improve himself. - By Joanna Chadwick 25 - CLASS 5A PREVIEW After having a seven-win improvement, Salina Central looks to build on rapid turnaround. By Joanna Chadwick 38 - GOOD DECISION McPherson’s Cody Stufflebean almost didn’t play high school football, and now he’s planning on playing at Kansas State.

44 - CLASS 4A PREVIEW Goddard reached the championship game last year and will have a good shot to return. By Joanna Chadwick 52 - GRIDER-IRON GREATNESS Football is at the center of Halstead family’s life. By Joanna Chadwick 56 - CLASS 3A PREVIEW Andale has pieces in place for another deep November run. By Joanna Chadwick 72 - GETTING DEFENSIVE Conway Springs’ defense returns much and could be one of state’s best. By Matt Browning 76 - CLASS 2A PREVIEW Hutchinson Trinity Catholic graduated a talented senior class, but expectations for program have been set. By Brad Hallier

122 - EIGHT-MAN DIVISION 2 PREVIEW Hutchinson Central Christian brings back its “Greatest Show on Grass” offense to light up scoreboards again. By Brad Hallier 140- NEW VERSION OF FOOTBALL COMES TO AREA Cunningham becomes first school in VYPE area to play six-man football. By Kyle McCaskey

AREA CAPSULES 12 - CLASS 6A 28 - CLASS 5A 46 - CLASS 4A 58 - CLASS 3A 80 - CLASS 2A 94 - CLASS 1A 109 - EIGHT-MAN DIVISION 1 127 - EIGHT-MAN DIVISION 2

DEPARTMENTS 3 - PREGAME

By Mike Cooper, CEO and Publisher 4 - FORWARD

By Bill Faflick, KSHSAA Executive Director 16 - A HELPING HAND Wichita South football players volunteer at golf tournament. By Brad Hallier 18 - SHRINE BOWL Get a recap and photos from the annual all-star game, this year played in Dodge City.

34 - WSU TECH COMMUNITY DAY A new format resulted in a better experience for prospective students. By Brad Hallier

87 - CARDINALS’ TWO-WAY STAR Ell-Saline’s Luke Parks gets it done on offense and defense like few in 1A. By Emmie Boese

36 - HISTORY RECORDED New book looks back at 50 years of KSHSAA football playoffs. By Brad Hallier

89 - CLASS 1A PREVIEW Inman had a breakthrough season and many return in quest to improve even more. By Jim Misunas

51 - TRACK CLUB THRIVES Shocker Track Club still doing well after nearly a decade. By Brad Hallier

100 - SOARING HIGHER AND HIGHER Canton-Galva’s Landon Everett leads one of the best offenses in eight-man football. By Jim Misunas

144 - ALL-STAR FUN Six-man game comes to area at Bethel College.

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South Central Kansas STAFF Ownership VYPE Kansas LLC Mike Cooper, mike.cooper@vype.com PUBLISHER Mike Cooper, mike.cooper@vype.com EDITOR Brad Hallier, brad.hallier@vype.com SENIOR EDITORIAL PRODUCER/DIGITA CONTENT COORDINATOR Joanna Chadwick joanna.chadwick@vype.com SALES MANAGER Kim Rayas kim.rayas@vype.com DESIGN AND LAYOUT Mitch Gee, mitch.gee@vype.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Emmie Boese, Matt Browning, Brent Maycock, Kyle McCaskey, Jim Misunas, Conor Nicholl PHOTOGRAPHERS Joey Bahr, Jessica Dethloff, Nick Hemphill, Nikki Hightree, Jake Isaacson, Danton McDiffett, Bill Millspaugh, Travis Morisse, Bill Purnell, Kim Rayas, Bre Rogers, Kelly Ross, Everett Royer, Calvin Seigler, Allie Schweizer, Kendall Shaw, Dale Stelz, Phil Zivnuska.

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PREGAME

Mike Cooper Owner/Publisher

Crazy, Lazy Days of Summer?

VYPE readers often ask me if summer is VYPE’s “slow” or “down” time. I always smile. VYPE publishes two magazines a month from mid-September through mid-June. That is two magazines about every 30 days! (Around 90 pages of content!) We used to do a mid-July issue (Original football preview) and a mid-August issue (Fall sports) but realized our mid-July football preview was no preview at all! Coaches simply did not have much “new” information in mid-July and you, our readers, did not care much at all about football in July! When VYPE added the North Central Kansas magazine we moved the release of our football preview (one magazine in each market) to the first week in August. This year VYPE decided (based on a ton of feedback from our readers) that we should combine the South Central and North Central football previews into one “mega”-publication! (All other months will still be separate magazines) And, with KSHSAA’s outstanding and much applauded decision to move football start dates to the week after Labor Day, VYPE is able to provide the most up-to-date information possible for our football preview. What all this means is that VYPE spends the summer putting together two-months of content into about a 45-day period!

Say “hello” to the 2019 VYPE Combined Central Kansas High School Football Preview!

So much for a slow, down summer!

Just to make sure we had enough to do this summer, VYPE Kansas also decided to totally re-engineer our digital product offering! (I know, it is about time!) Check out the promo copy on pages ?? or ?? for more information, but in a nutshell, VYPE Kansas and VYPE Oklahoma have entered into a strategic alliance to dramatically expand the digital media offering for VYPE Kansas! My counterpart and original VYPE founding member Austin Chadwick and VYPE Partner Terry Newman do a great job explaining what the alliance means. Austin explains, “Mike and his team in Kansas have been one of the best and most long- lasting high school publications in the country. We (VYPE OK) will work to help VYPE Kansas integrate full-scale content distribution on web and social media platforms. This will dramatically increase Geo-targeted impressions for VYPE Kansas sponsors and advertisers.” Terry added, “VYPE Kansas and Oklahoma have developed a highly successful “sponsored content” strategy in their print product that has allowed them to not only to survive, but thrive in a predominantly electronic and digital advertising environment. Oklahoma developed a process that takes that strategy to the VYPE digital platform.”

So, what does all that mean? One word, “VOLUME!” VYPE Kansas will now provide significantly more content for our loyal audience and more opportunities for VYPE sponsors to connect with that highly coveted audience!

Enough from me! KSHSAA Executive Director, Bill Faflick once again provides a “Forward” to our 2019 Football Preview-THANKS Mr. Faflick! VYPE Editor In Chief, Brad Hallier, along with his team of dedicated editorial folks, outstanding photographers and VYPE Graphic Designer, Mitch Gee have done a wonderful job turning two magazines into one and providing the most comprehensive high school football preview for the South and North Central Kansas VYPE Nation!

TEE UP THE BALL! LET’S KICK THIS SEASON OFF AND GET IN THE GAME!

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Bill Faflick Executive Director

FORWARD CELEBRATING KSHSAA FOOTBALL HISTORY, AS WELL AS A NEW ERA

A time-honored tradition is experienced in communities across our country on Friday evenings each autumn. This tradition is also part of the very fabric of Kansas school communities as they gather under the lights for a weekly review of what is right in our schools.

The lights shine brightly on the very students who benefit from a program designed to teach valuable life lessons in support of teamwork, sportsmanship, commitment and optimism. Those students include the football players on the field, the cheerleaders rallying the team, the band playing faithfully, the students in the bleachers cheering for their classmates and coaches, and extends to the entire community, including parents, alumni, elected leaders, local business owners, and town members who swell with pride when talking of “their team”.

The Kansas State High School Activities Association has produced the book, “Under the Lights: 50 Years of the KSHSAA Football Playoffs”, and is intended to provide an opportunity to celebrate Kansas schools, students, coaches and programs who suit up each game, every season, in pursuit of the championship game and title.

Compiled by Brett Marshall with feature stories coming from 12 different sportswriters across the state, and then an unmatched records section, this book is the foremost history on high school football in Kansas during the playoff era. You can order you copy today! Visit www.kshsaa.org for details.

The 2019 season will surely bring excitement all season long, but it certainly will bring something new to the table this year with preseason jamborees. In April, the KSHSAA Board of Directors voted on and passed a proposal to allow football teams to conduct/participate in a preseason jamboree.

The traditional soap scrimmage or intersquad game is still allowable but there will be another option as well. A preseason jamboree is an opportunity for member high schools to participate in a controlled scrimmage with some conditions. The first one is that a jamboree means more than two, but must be three or four teams. This allows for the focus to be developmental as each team are limited to 36 offensive plays, and there are no special teams of any kind. The full list of conditions can be found at kshsaa.org. We are excited to see what our member schools will do with this new initiative this season!

For the KSHSAA staff,

Executive Director Kansas State High School Activities Association

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” y e H “ It’s about @#&!? time you took your own advice –

“Get In The Game” VYPE Nation say hello to our new Website, WWW.VYPEKS.COM, & new Facebook/Twitter handle, @VYPEKS. Yes, yes, we know… Welcome to the party VYPEKS! Glad you could join the 21st Century & Planet Earth!

As so many coaches and parents tell us, “If you are going to do something, do it right or don’t do it!”

VYPE Kansas has been patient with expansion of our digital platform. We wanted to get it right! You have to be relevant all of the time to make a digital content strategy work. To do it right, VYPEKS needed the human & technology resources to provide real & measurable value to VYPE partners!

VYPE KANSAS is now “IN THE GAME!” and on the VYPE OKLAHOMA team!

VYPEKS & VYPEOK have formed a strategic alliance bringing VYPEOK’s proven digital media solution to VYPEKS! VYPEOK will partner with VYPEKS to integrate full-scale content distribution on the Web & Social Media!

The partnership will provide Geo-targeted impressions to VYPEKS partners!

VYPEKS now offers our partners market-proven-high demand print that seamlessly integrates into targeted-traffic generating online & social media impressions!

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VYPEKS provides our audience & partners with an unmatched volume of hometown high school sports content on & off the field!

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DERBY’S DOMINANT RUNNING BACK

Washington’s progress has been impressive, and continues

Derby senior Tre Washington is one of the state’s premier running backs, and his progression has been steady and impressive. (Photo by Dale Stelz)

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Derby’s Tre Washington (left) looks to make a run during the 2018 Class 6A state championship game in Emporia. (Photo by Bill Millspaugh)

2019 Athletes of the Month

By Joanna Chadwick VYPE Kansas Senior Writer The progression of Derby running back Tre Washington has been dramatic.

While his pure athleticism was clear to Derby coach Brandon Clark when Washington was in middle school, there’s so much more to the senior now.

“His maturity has probably increased more than anything,” Clark said. “More than his athleticism and strength. He’s one of the most athletic guys on the field, always has been. But he is learning that if he concentrates and gets the mental and maturity aspect down, he’ll be even better.

“There’s only so far you can go, as fast as you can be, moves you can make - the rest is the mental game. And he’s had the best summer he’s ever had.”

Washington, who had 1,836 rushing yards in helping lead Derby to the Class 6A title, is so smooth when he’s running the ball. He’s got the hips, the moves, the speed.

“He’s got some great moves, but he’s graceful with it,” said Clark, whose team won its third title in four seasons. “He has great hips, but that grace about him, he makes it look so simple.

“Some guys have all the moves and they’ll cut 10 different times. But Tre makes a couple sped-up moves and he goes. It’s so natural and graceful.”

Washington added strength in the offseason, dedicating himself in the weight room more than he had in the past.

“Earlier on in his freshman year, he was wanting to get to the edge because he was one of the faster guys,” Clark said. “But as a sophomore and junior, he wasn’t the fastest - or that much faster - so he would have to run between the tackles. ... But he learned how to read the defense, to see the holes before they even open.”

Over the past two years, Washington also improved his speed, agility and ability to change direction.

“Now he’s back up on top where he’s one of the faster, most athletic guys, so he can combine what he learned,” Clark said.

“Now he’s back on top. It will be fun to watch.”

Senior center Kevin Washington appreciates blocking for Tre Washington. He knows the running back will keep working for the extra yard.

“He’s been working his juke moves for a while,” said Kevin Washington, who is not related to Tre. “If he takes a quick step

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DOMINANT to the left and then heads right, he’s going to lose defenders right there. Tre sees the holes open up, sees what we create for him.

“But if it clogs up in the middle, he can bounce outside. He can get a few yards up the middle if that’s what we need.”

Tre Washington, also a starting guard for the basketball team, was a critical factor in Derby’s championship run in November.

He had 193 yards rushing yards and three touchdowns in the 6A title game and finished with 24 touchdowns. He ranks second in rushing yards in Derby history.

And yet, the spotlight from football fans across the state rarely shined directly on Washington in 2018.

Regardless, it didn’t affect Tre Washington’s confidence.

“He’s a competitor,” Clark said. “When he and (senior quarterback) Grant Adler are in the backfield, they think they’re the two best guys on the field. They won’t back down to anyone. They believe they will beat anyone.”

Being overlooked drives Washington.

“You’ve got other running backs in the state getting recruited and they get talked about more,” he said. “I know I’m in the conversation, so when I’m not talked about, it’s what fuels my fire.

“I feel like I can do everything on the field. I can go in the slot, go empty (backfield), I can catch, I can hit the holes, I can outrun people.

Derby’s Tre Washington gets lifted by teammate Bryce Atkinson after scoring a touchdown against Hutchinson. (Photo by Travis Morisse)

“I do need to improve on my blocking, but I feel I’m a complete back… Anyone close to me knows what I bring to the table as far as football. I don’t care about the naysayers.”

It’s doubtful any opponent will overlook him.

“Honestly, in the area, Wichita, the other leagues, I can’t see anyone who can compete with him,” Kevin Washington said.

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6A PREVIEW

Wichita West’s Jomarion Nelson (22) runs toward the end zone, with Tre Vaunte’ Hunt pointing the way, during a playoff game against Wichita East. (Photo by Dale Stelz)

West rising up Pioneers will be filled with young talent that’s ready to play now

By Joanna Chadwick VYPE Kansas Senior Writer Watch out for Wichita West football over the next three seasons.

Does that seem like a bold prediction for a team that went 6-4 in 2018? Not if you know what coach Weston Schartz does.

“That (2018) freshman class is loaded. We only gave up 14 or 21 points and they scored 350 on the season,” Schartz said. “We beat Carroll like 77-0 and Northwest 65-0.

“It’s back to the old West High freshman teams that were really,

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really good. It’s the best freshman team in however many years I’ve coached.”

Two of those freshmen started varsity for West - Quentin Saunders and Jerome Ragin.

Saunders won the Class 6A 170-pound wrestling title in February.

“He’s in a class by himself,” Schartz said. “He’s smart. He knows the game. He tackles well, has great speed, great size. He’s a world champion wrestler who can play football.

He’s just a very gifted athlete.”

Ragin started every game as a freshman.

Wichita West coach Weston Schartz contemplates the next play during a 6A playoff game. (Photo by Dale Stelz)

“He’s big, strong, good in the weight room - he’s physically way beyond his years in the weight room,” Schartz said. “He’s smart, does the job and is another good student. If you’re starting at middle linebacker for 10 games as a freshman, you’re pretty good. We gave up like the fifth fewest points in 6A.” West allowed 20.3 points per game.

But West’s talent doesn’t stop with a pair of sophomores.

Schartz believes the Pioneers can move into the top two in the City League because of its experience and talent returning.

West returns five offensive starters and eight defensive starters.

“We’ve been kind of in the third, fourth, fifth-place range the last couple years,” Schartz said. “We’ve got to break into the top two. We’ll have to beat some people that we haven’t in the past. We expect to do that. We expect to break into the top two. “... We’ve got more depth. We still have a difficult schedule, but that’s going to be something we have to overcome.”

Defensively, West will be strong in the secondary with Jeremiah Brown, who led the team in tackles, and Jqwon Johnson. Ragin will be at linebacker and Saunders at defensive end. Leon Dixon also is back at defensive tackle.

Offensively Saunders and Jomarion Nelson will be key at running back. But the offensive line returns four of five starters, including Kaleb Pless and three-year two-way starter Isiah Canidy.

“We’ve got some weapons offensively,” Schartz said.

Saunders “has great vision, great hands and great balance.

Nelson has vision, lateral movement and speed.”

Wichita West’s Jomarion Nelson looks for an opening to run through during a playoff game against Wichita East. (Photo by Dale Stelz)

Around Class 6A Derby is the defending Class 6A champion and returns senior running back Tre Washington and senior quarterback Grant Adler. Adler missed the last half of the season after suffering a season-ending injury in a win over Bishop Carroll in September 2018. … Of the remaining 6A teams in the area - Campus, Hutchinson, Wichita East, Wichita North, WIchita South and Wichita Southeast - only Campus had more than three wins. Campus finished 6-4.

Hutchinson did push Topeka, which lost to Derby in the semifinals, in a first-round playoff loss 45-43.

Hutchinson coach Mike Vernon addresses his team after a home game last season. The Salthawks finished 2-7 and look for improvement under the second-year coach. (Photo by Travis Morisse) VYPE.COM | HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS | AUG 2019

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DERBY

CAMPUS

Mascot - Panthers | Class - 6A | District - West

Mascot - Colts | Class - 6A | District - West

THE COACH: Jamie Cruce (First Year) THE SCHEDULE

9-6 - Dodge City 9-13 - Newton 9-20 - At Maize 9-27 - At Salina South 10-4 - Salina Central 10-11 - At Wichita Southeast 10-18 - Derby 10-25 - At Hutchinson 11-1 - Playoff game

THE COACH: Brandon Clark (13th year, 117-35) THE SCHEDULE RETURNING STARTERS

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 3 | Defense - 5 Brody Jones 6-0 285 Layton Brown 5-10 180 Brayden Tunnell 5-9 150 Jackson Bradley 6-0 200 Bryson Gilchrist 5-10 155 Takoda Jay 5-10 185 Xavier Spone 6-5 320

Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr.

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9-6 - At Garden City 9-13 - At Salina Central 9-20 - Newton 9-27 - Bishop Carroll 10-4 - At Salina South 10-11 - Hutchinson 10-18 - At Campus 10-25 - Maize 11-1 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (13-0)

LAST SEASON (6-4) Dodge City Newton Maize Salina South Salina Central Wichita SE Derby Hutchinson Wichita South Free State

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47-9 29-20 0-21 22-7 17-48 34-6 13-48 49-14 57-7 27-51

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 6-4 / 2017 - 5-5 / 2016 - 3-6 2015 - 2-7 / 2014 - 1-8

FAST FACT

Cruce starts his first season at Campus after a highly-successful run at Pratt.

Garden City Salina Central Newton Bishop Carroll Salina South Hutchinson Campus Maize Lawrence Dodge City Topeka High Manhattan BV North

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49-6 63-0 55-7 24-6 60-7 63-0 48-13 35-21 41-7 54-7 38-7 24-6 24-16

Offense - 8 | Defense - 4 Bryce Atkinson 6-2 215 Cavion Walker 6-3 215 Jacob Karsak 6-2 210 Davin Simms 5-11 180 Aaron Larson 5-10 175 Tre Washington 5-9 185 Grant Adler 6-3 195 Alex Conn 6-6 285 Kevin Washington 5-10 320 Tyler Dorsey 6-1 285 Daniel Archer 6-0 240 Brecken Kooser 5-9 175 Tanner Knox 5-10 165

Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr.

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 13-0 / 2017 - 11-2 / 2016 - 13-0 2015 - 12-1 / 2014 - 9-2

FAST FACT The Panthers have posted an 80-8 record since the start of the 2012 season.

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WICHITA NORTH

WICHITA EAST

Mascot - Redskins | Class - 6A | District - West

Mascot - Blue Aces | Class - 6A | District - West

THE COACH: Scott Moshier (3rd year, 2-16)

THE COACH: Ene Akpan (2nd year, 3-6)

THE SCHEDULE

9-6 - Wichita South (Heights) 9-13 - Liberal (South) 9-19 - At Wichita SE (South) 9-27 - At Wichita Heights 10-4 - Wichita East (Heights) 10-10 - At Wichita West (WNW) 10-17 - Bishop Carroll (Heights) 10-25 - Maize South (Heights) 11-1 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (2-7) Wichita South Liberal Wichita SE Wichita Heights Wichita East Wichita West Bishop Carroll Maize South Free State

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29-22 13-6 12-27 22-64 12-28 0-51 19-39 22-59 18-61

THE SCHEDULE

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 3 | Defense - 4 Christian Dodd 6-0 210 Joe Williams 5-9 170 Jaquan Stewart 5-10 165 Bishop Britt 5-10 270 Josiah Barnes 6-1 175 Angel Martinez 6-3 180

Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr.

OG RB RB-DB DL LB DB

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 5 | Defense - 6

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FAST FACT North snapped a 21-game losing streak with their season-opening win last year.

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WICHITA SOUTH

THE COACH: Mike Vernon (2nd year, 2-7) THE SCHEDULE RETURNING STARTERS

THE COACH: Russ Wells (First Year) THE SCHEDULE RETURNING STARTERS

Mascot - Salthawks | Class - 6A | District - West

9-6 - Wichita West 9-13 - At Maize 9-20 - At Garden City 9-27 - Salina Central 10-4 - Newton 10-11 - At Derby 10-18 - At Salina South 10-25 - Campus 11-1 - Playoffs

LAST SEASON (2-7) Wichita West Maize Garden City Salina Central Newton Derby Salina South Campus Topeka High

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14-55 0-49 28-24 20-62 35-42 0-63 45-24 14-49 43-45

Offense - 5 | Defense - 9 Tayezhan Crough 6-1 178 Noah McIntyre 5-11 220 Dallas Chambers 5-9 155 Brayden Rogers 5-7 148 Peyton Cohoon 6-0 179 Dylan Peterson 6-0 163 Hunter Austin 5-8 190 Jack Hawver 6-0 185 David Waymire 6-1 218 Damon Cantu 5-9 157 Kadin Pennington 6-0 212 Jon Fan 5-11 261 Thyler Robinson 6-0 239 Josiah Morgan 6-2 218

Mascot - Titans | Class - 6A | District - West

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RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 2-7 / 2017 - 5-4 / 2016 - 9-2 2015 - 6-4 / 2014 - 8-5

FAST FACT Last season marked the first losing record for the Salthawks since 1999.

9-6 - At Wichita North (Heights) 9-13 - At Wichita SE (Heights) 9-20 - Arkansas City 9-26 - At Wichita East (WNW) 10-4 - Hays 10-10 - At Wichita Heights 10-18 - Wichita West 10-25 - Bishop Carroll 11-1 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (3-6) Wichita North Wichita SE Arkansas City Wichita East Hays Wichita Hts Wichita West Bishop Carroll Campus

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22-29 36-7 38-28 21-20 20-53 25-32 (ot) 21-57 6-52 7-57

Offense - 7 | Defense - 9 Joshua Hazen 6-1 260 Jashaun Grant 5-7 170 Adam Shipp 6-0 230 Dylan Davis 6-1 265 Michael Shelton 5-6 140 Jo Jo White 5-4 140 Daylon Harris 6-0 186 Isaiah Collins 5-10 200 Jordan Huggins 5-7 175 Josiah Crocklin 5-10 175 Derrick Robinson 5-11 175 Alex Goines 6-1 180 Grant Murray 6-0 200 Breydin 6-1 215 Zimmerman

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2018 - 3-6 / 2017 - 1-8 / 2016 - 4-5 2015 - 5-4 / 2014 - 2-7

FAST FACT The Titans were close to a winning record last year with two losses by 7 points each.

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Lending a Helping Hand Wichita South football players (from left) Brendan Vlach, Titus Lehman and Daylon Harris lug bags of ice during the Wichita Open golf tournament.

South football players have been volunteering at the tournament for years. (Photo by Dale Stelz)

By Brad Hallier VYPE Kansas Editor In Chief The Wichita Open is one event Dylan Davis and Daylon Harris look forward to every year.

It’s not because the Wichita South football players are mega golf fans, or that they can spend a couple days lounging in the shade, sipping ice-cold lemonade and watching high-caliber professional golf.

Instead, it’s because they can work all day in the sweltering heat.

Say what?

Yep, it’s true. Wichita South football players have volunteered time at the Wichita Open for six years now. And the work isn’t easy. They lug 10-pound bags of ice - usually more than one at a time - around the course. They also haul cases and crates of bottled water and soda pop.

Davis worked all four days, arriving at 10 a.m. and leaving at 6 p.m. each day.

“I didn’t have much going on those days, so I thought I would help out as much as I could,” said Davis, a junior offensive offensive lineman, who was in his second year of volunteering.

“It’s a good workout too.”

Harris, a senior linebacker and wide receiver, has helped for three years. He said it’s not just about helping at a community event, but also it serves as a chance for the Titans to bond and make people aware of their football program.

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a chance for team building and bonding. The last few years, I don’t think we bonded as much as we did this time.”

Former South football coach Kevin Steiner was instrumental in getting the program started, and its popularity has increased with the Titans through the years.

“On the busier days, we had probably mid-teens, as far as number of kids there,” said first-year South coach Russ Wells, a South alumnus. “We had a total of 30, 40 different kids working during the week.

“It’s really a great deal. It’s such a big event in Wichita, for so many businesses and organizations, and it’s an opportunity for everyone to see what great kids we have at South High, how polite they are and how hard they work. We had so many people come up to us and give us compliments, singling out the kids and saying what great kids they are. We’ve even had people ask if we can help out with other events, since we’ve done this one and have that experience.”

Members of the Wichita South football team, along with VYPE CEO and publisher Mike Cooper (left), pose for a photo while helping out at the Wichita Open golf tournament. (Photo by Dale Stelz)

WICHITA SOUTHEAST

WICHITA WEST

THE COACH: Taylor Counts (First Year) THE SCHEDULE RETURNING STARTERS

THE COACH: Weston Schartz (23rd year, 116-93)

Mascot - Golden Buffaloes | Class - 6A | District - West

9-6 - At Kapaun (Stryker) 9-13 - Wichita South (Heights) 9-19 - Wichita North (South) 9-27 - At Liberal 10-3 - Wichita Heights (South) 10-11 - Campus (Heights) 10-18 - At Wichita East (WNW) 10-24 - At Wichita Northwest 11-1 - Play-in game

LAST SEASON (2-7) Kapaun Wichita South Wichita North Liberal Wichita Heights Campus Wichita East Wichita NW Manhattan

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Offense - 8 | Defense - 7 Quintin Thomas 6-1 185 Larry Cherry 6-0 180 A.J. King 5-8 170 Fountaine Dixon 5-10 195 Jacob Condit 5-10 215 Knowledge 5-11 170 McPherson Jakobi Livingston 6-0 225 Sahntaj Murphy 5-10 168

Mascot - Pioneers | Class - 6A | District - West

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2018 - 2-7 / 2017 - 1-8 / 2016 - 1-8 2015 - 1-8 / 2014 - 1-8

FAST FACT Counts is Southeast’s fourth head coach since the 2014 season.

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9-6 - At Hutchinson 9-13 - Kapaun (Friends) 9-20 - At Bishop Carroll 9-27 - At Wichita Northwest 10-4 - Dodge City (WNW) 10-10 - Wichita North (WNW) 10-18 - At Wichita South 10-25 - Wichita East (WNW) 11-1 - Play-in game

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55-14 0-6 20-49 32-56 27-14 51-0 57-21 12-61 20-73

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 5 | Defense - 8 Rosh Norwood 6-3 190 Ronnie Thomas 5-10 205 Quentin Saunders 6-0 185 Mario Perez 6-0 210 Kaleb Pless 5-11 245 Jordan Dillon 6-1 270 Isaiah Canidy 6-4 255 Leon Dixon 6-3 220 Jerome Ragin 5-9 190 Jeremiah Brown 5-7 150 J’Qwon Johnson 5-10 160

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RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 6-4 / 2017 - 5-4 / 2016 - 3-6 2015 - 5-5 / 2014 - 4-6

FAST FACT The Pioneers have posted back-toback winning seasons for the first time since 2001.

SCCDAT Athlete of the Month

Taylor Bohannon, Belle Plaine HS Taylor is a senior at Belle Plaine, where she plays basketball and volleyball, and she’s also the baseball team’s manager. Sports, however, are only a small part of her busy schedule. Taylor also is the Student Council president, senior class president, Letterman’s Club president, and she’s also on the District Leadership Team, FCCLA, FLC, SADD, Pep Club and National Honors Society.

Taylor excels in the classroom, where she carries a 4.0 GPA

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KANSAS SHRINE BOWL Photos by Allie Schweizer

Grill leads West to Shrine Bowl win

By Brad Hallier VYPE Kansas Editor in Chief The Kansas Shrine Bowl, an annual high school football allstar game for outgoing seniors, featured a couple of changes this year.

First, the Shrine Bowl was played in a different city for the first time - Dodge City. Second, the game was played in early June rather than late in the summer.

The changes didn’t alter the enthusiasm for the game, which the West won 26-7 over the East.

Several VYPE-area players participated and had outstanding performances for the West. Maize quarterback Caleb Grill flung two touchdown passes, including one to Valley Center’s Larry Wilson for 22 yards in the second quarter. Grill, who will attend Iowa State and play basketball for the Cyclones, finished completing 5 of 11 pass for 91 yards.

McPherson’s Gabe Hoover opened the scoring, snagging a 14-yard pass from Great Bend’s Koy Brack.

Salina Central’s Taylon Peters scored the game’s final touchdown, on a 14-yard rush late in the fourth quarter. Peters also kicked a couple extra points. Peters finished with 66 rushing yards.

Ell-Saline’s Nick Davenport led the West defensively with eight tackles. He also forced a fumble and recovered a fumble while adding a quarterback sack.

Grill was named the West’s Most Valuable Player, the first MVP ever from Maize.

Wellington had its first Shrine Bowl player in 16 years, as De’Andre Washington played on the West’s defense and recorded two tackles.

The 2020 Shrine Bowl will be played July 18 at Yager Stadium in Topeka, on the Washburn University campus.

(Photo by Dale Stelz)

Taylon Peters (green 22), a Salina Central graduate, looks for a hole to run through during the Shrine Bowl in Dodge City.

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West quarterback Caleb Grill, who graduated from Maize, warms up before the Shrine Bowl in Dodge City. Grill was named the Most Valuable Player for the victorious West team.

Gabe Hoover, a McPherson grad, snags a pass and looks to score a touchdown at the Shrine Bowl in Dodge City.

Team of the Month Wichita Northwest football The Grizzlies came close to a state title last year, finishing Class 5A state runner-up with one of the most dynamic and exciting offenses in Kansas. The Grizzlies still should be able to pile up points and score points as if in a video game. Led by quarterback Reagan Jones, wide receiver Zion Jones and offensive lineman Javon Wheeler, Tristen Reasoner and Jacob Amy, the Grizzlies will be a force in the City League and 5A again.

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A STUDENT OF THE GAME

Northwest QB has taken to video to help put up video-game numbers

By Joanna Chadwick VYPE Kansas Senior Writer Soon after quarterback Reagan Jones transferred to Wichita Northwest in the second semester of 2018, he approached coach Steve Martin about watching game video together. With about eight months before the first game, Jones figured it was the best way to learn the Grizzlies’ offense.

Those video sessions evolved into a weekly dinner with Martin and his family.

Jones, who helped lead Northwest to the Class 5A title game in 2018 while passing and running for more than 3,800 yards, has become another member of the Martin family. So if the Northwest coaches are still in their meeting, he hangs out with Martin’s wife, Natalie, and their kids, Tia, Brock and Karli.

“It turned into a superstition and then it turned into more film - and it turned into a good bond,” Martin said. “... He’s a good role model. It’s easy to get attached to those players, and (our) kids look up to that kid.”

During Northwest’s youth camp, Jones cheered for Brock, who is a fifth grader.

“He made some incredible catches,” Jones said. “I really love that kid. One night when I was there, his PlayStation wasn’t working, so I set it all up for him. It’s been cool kind of being a big brother to him.”

The knowledge that Jones has culled from Martin and their video sessions had an immediate impact on his play.

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Wichita Northwest quarterback Reagan Jones has turned into one of the premier quarterbacks in Kansas. After leading one of the most dominant offenses in Kansas last year, Jones is back, looking for another strong season. (Photo by Jake Isaacson)

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Reagan Jones slices through the Bishop Carroll defense, on his way to another big gain, during Northwest’s run to the Class 5A state championship game. (Photo by Bill Purnell)

“Watching that much film was completely new to me,” Jones said. “... We had team camp last summer, and I came to his house and watched film. I really liked it. He taught me everything.

“He really slows it down and breaks down the things I wouldn’t see on myself. He tells me the little pieces, while I looked at the big scheme of things.”

Jones’ knowledge evolved to where he’s now able to tell Martin first what’s happening on the field or what he’s seeing on video. It also helped Jones become a better leader.

“This year he’s correcting other players,” Martin said. “He’s coaching quarterbacks up. He’s coaching receivers up on routes.

He told me he’s going to have a film session, just him and the wide receivers. That’s pretty special for a 17-year-old kid to be able to do that. I think it’s pretty special. A lot will go out and just throw 7 on 7 or throw one-on-one routes. That’s not enough for Reagan.”

Northwest’s high-powered offense in 2018 put up video-game type numbers, including during an 84-67 win over Bishop Carroll in the 5A quarterfinals and a 67-60 win over Maize in the semifinals. The Grizzlies had more than 7,000 offensive yards in 2018 - and Jones had a huge chunk.

Jones’ contributions in 2018 were mind-boggling - 118-for-206 passing for 2,414 yards, 31 touchdowns and five interceptions; 166 carries for 1,393 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns.

“I can put (a pass) where the receiver can get it and the defender can’t,” said Jones, who completed 57 percent of his passes. “I can put it in holes, even if it’s zone or man. Throw it all over the field.

“But running behind this line is fun to do, and my receivers do a great job blocking. It’s easier to run the ball, but passing it gets you more yards.”

Jones’ ability to extend plays puts pressure on defenses, who struggle to keep him from getting the first down or make the big play.

“The game-winning touchdown against Maize in the semifinals … he tucked the ball, two steps forward, three steps back and threw over the head of the safety,” Martin said.

That Jones can create more time for his receivers to get open makes him real popular.

“The money routes take just a little bit of time to develop,” said senior receiver Zion Jones, who is not related to Reagan Jones.

“He’s someone who can throw the money ball and make time for it. Someone who can move the chains. He scrambles well in the pocket. He’s fast. And he can throw pretty good on the run.”

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Yet Reagan Jones arrived at Northwest with questions regarding his ability to run.

“Our quarterback has to be involved in the run game somewhat,” Martin said. “We didn’t need him to win games running the ball, but what he was able to do for us was become a better athlete in the weight room.

“He was fairly weak as a sophomore. He was challenged, and it shot up his athleticism. He worked on his speed. He put in the hours in the weight room.”

Jones put on 21 pounds since last season, but that’s just one part of his improvement.

“My mental side of the game has improved a lot. The reads.

I can make all the reads,” he said. “The schemes and why we do stuff makes sense to me. This is crucial to the quarterback position and being a leader.”

The spotlight is squarely on Jones this season. In 2018 he was the new guy, and Iowa State signee Breece Hall was at running back. On defense, there were experienced and talented leaders, including Josh Carter and Marcus Hicks, an Oklahoma signee.

Jones didn’t have to carry the team. He absolutely could and did, but he didn’t have to.

This season Jones can and will carry the team because Northwest has young, inexperienced running backs.

But he’s far from alone with a strong receiving corps and talented, veteran offensive linemen.

Likely the biggest change will be his leadership.

“My role as a leader has definitely changed,” Jones said.

“Last year was more Josh and then on the offensive side with Javon (Wheeler).

“Now I need to tell everyone what to do and where to be. It helps that I know the positions, because I have to help everyone else succeed…. But we’ve got experienced receivers and our offensive line is experienced. The line is always a strong part of our team.”

And if Jones faces new struggles, well, there’s always that next video session - and dinner - with Coach Martin.

Reagan Jones cuts back to the middle of the field during a playoff game against Bishop Carroll. (Photo by Bill Purnell)

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5A PREVIEW

Salina Central’s Cooper Chard carries the ball through the Andover defense during a game last season. (Photo by Kim Rayas)

GALLOPING STRIDES MADE Salina Central made rapid improvement in 7-3 season

By Joanna Chadwick VYPE Kansas Senior Writer Salina Central made such significant strides in 2018 - ending an 18-game losing streak in the season opener and finishing 7-3 - that it is understandable if the focus continues to be on that success.

“It was incredibly special for those kids,” second-year coach Mark Sandbo said. “They went from not experiencing a varsity win to really competing and feeling that we could compete in every game. It’s where we want to be. It’s the expectation for Salina Central football.”

Sandbo sees more success in the Mustangs’ future.

“It’s a championship-caliber program when you can stay up there,” he said. “We know everyone will play their best when they play us. The target is on our backs this year. Every team in this league can beat anybody. But when you play Salina Central based on last year and what we have returning, we have to understand they’ll play at their best when they see us.”

Salina Central’s offense starts with senior quarterback Jackson Kavanagh.

“He’s just got that ‘it’ factor,” Sandbo said. “He’s going to have to take more steps this year. There’s more on his plate. He’ll have to be the guy who spearheads everything.”

In 2018, it was then-senior running back Taylon Peters who was the go-to offensive player. “(Kavanagh) will assume that role now,” Sandbo said. “He’s a guy that’s ready to take that next step in what we do and own the position. When we need to make a play, he’ll do it.

Salina Central quarterback Jackson Kavanagh (12) throws a pass during a game last season against Andover. Kavanagh is back and should be one of the best quarterbacks in the area. (Photo by Kim Rayas) VYPE.COM | HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS | AUG 2019

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Salina Central quarterback looks for a deep pass during a game against Andover last season. (Photo by Kim Rayas)

… The talent is there, now he needs to do some things in the quarterback position that aren’t seen in the stat book. When things go bad, he’ll need to stay positive, galvanize guys.”

Peters’ graduation is a loss in the backfield. Kavanagh will likely increase the number of times he runs the ball, but he’ll still be a pass-first quarterback.

A key target will be senior Quinn Stewart, who is 6-foot-4, 240 pounds, who made a non-binding oral commitment to Oklahoma State in June.

“He’s kind of a matchup nightmare,” Sandbo said. “His fine and gross motor skills are exceptional. He’s a great route runner. …

His work ethic is at another level.”

Stewart is coming off a season-ending broken elbow suffered in a loss against Maize.

Senior Cooper Chard will step into the running back position.

He’s a veteran player who brings strength, power and speed.

The offensive line continues to be strong with Houston Griffitts, who has speed and physicality.

“I told him that if we could recruit at the high school level, he’s exactly who we would be recruiting,” Sandbo said.

The line also returns center Jake Eisenhauer, right guard Evan Bishop and left tackle Kobe Saunders (6-4, 290). Matthew Glen (6-5, 280) and Leo Torres (6-4, 298) are in the running for right tackle.

Salina Central returns seven defensive starters, as well.

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Bishop Carroll’s Dalton Nichols carries the ball during a playoff game against Wichita Northwest. (Photo by Bill Purnell)

finished second in 5A. The offense returns a strong corps of receivers and offensive linemen, which will take pressure off a new cast of running backs. ... Bishop Carroll, a perennial power, returns seven offensive players, including four offensive linemen led by all-league first teamer Ethan McMillan. The quarterback position will be a battle between Aiden Niedens and QB/RB John Honas, who suffered a season-ending injury after starting the first two games.

Only four defensive players, including Dalton Nichols and Justin Powell, return. ... Maize returns five offensive and five defensive starters from its team that went 10-2. Running back Caden Cox will be a key part of the offense.

Bishop Carroll’s Ethan McMillan snags a pass during a game against Kapaun Mount Carmel last season at Cessna Stadium.

(Photo by Kelly Ross)

Good Luck!

Grant Sheppard Grant, Your love for soccer has been evident since you were 5 years old. We have loved watching you through the years as you dedicate yourself and work to better yourself everyday. Keep pushing to achieve your goals... don’t let anyone get in your way. Best wishes on a fun season. We love you always and you continue to make us proud!

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BISHOP CARROLL

Mascot - Trojans | Class - 5A | District - West

Mascot - Eagles | Class - 5A | District - West

THE COACH: Cade Armstrong (3rd year, 8-11) THE SCHEDULE RETURNING STARTERS

THE COACH: Dusty Trail (3rd year, 20-4) THE SCHEDULE RETURNING STARTERS

9-6 - At Great Bend 9-13 - Maize South 9-19 - Eisenhower 9-27 - At Kapaun 10-4 - Valley Center 10-11 - At Arkansas City 10-18 - At Andover Central 10-25 - Goddard 11-1 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (3-6) Great Bend Maize South Eisenhower Kapaun Valley Center Arkansas City Andover Central Goddard Maize South

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Offense - 6 | Defense - 6 Eli Fahnestock 6-1 190 Peyton Henry 6-0 205 Harper Jonas 6-4 185 Ethan Richardson 5-10 165 Chandler Goodnight 5-11 200 Connor Hall 6-5 235 Ashton Ngo 5-11 215 Isaiah Maikori 6-1 190 Jacob Wolfe 5-11 190 David Kemp 5-10 175 Dillon Schobourgh 5-11 230 David Kemp 5-10 175

Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. So.

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RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 13-6 / 2017 - 5-5 / 2016 - 5-4 2015 - 1-8 / 2014 - 7-2

FAST FACT Despite injuries, Fahnestock has passed for 2,832 yards and 19 TDs in his first two seasons.

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LAST SEASON (10-2) Valley Center Hutchinson Campus Newton Goddard Salina South Salina Central Derby Liberal Maize South Great Bend Wichita NW 28

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49-0 49-0 21-0 45-0 27-2 42-7 48-26 21-35 56-15 35-0 28-21 60-67

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22-23 36-20 49-20 6-24 36-33 28-14 39-19 52-6 40-34 52-14 67-84

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RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 10-2 / 2017 - 9-2 / 2016 - 7-3 2015 - 1-8 / 2014 - 4-5

FAST FACT After losing records in 2014 and ‘15, the Eagles have won 26 games over the last three seasons.

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RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 13-6 / 2017 - 5-5 / 2016 - 5-4 2015 - 1-8 / 2014 - 7-2

FAST FACT Carroll was part of the highest-scoring playoff game - 151 points - in Kansas history last year.

THE COACH: Darrin Fisher (First Year)

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 5 | Defense - 6 Preven Christon 6-1 180 Kyle Haas 6-1 214 Caden Cox 5-10 185 K.J. Hampton 5-11 186 Nate Harding 6-2 216 Camden Jurgenson 5-10 147 Andrew Hanlin 6-1 180 Kendall Norrod 5-11 185 Keaton Robertson 6-2 208 Carson Wheeler 5-8 175

Wichita NW Wichita Heights Wichita West Derby Great Bend Kapaun Wichita North Wichita South Newton Salina Central Wichita NW

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Mascot - Tigers | Class - 5A | District - West

THE COACH: Gary Guzman (9th year, 46-33) 9-6 - At Valley Center 9-13 - Hutchinson 9-20 - Campus 9-27 - At Newton 10-4 - Goddard 10-11 - Salina South 10-17 - At Salina Central 10-25 - At Derby 11-1 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (8-3)

Offense - 6 | Defense - 6 Max Bullinger 6-3 200 Ethan McMillan 6-3 240 Dalton Nichols 5-9 170 Matthew Bachman 5-11 220 John Honas 6-2 180 Aiden Niedens 6-0 165 Ben Purvis 6-0 240 Gabe Havlovic 6-4 245 Justin Powell 6-1 175 Phoenix Smith 6-4 215 Joseph Korte 6-2 205

EISENHOWER

Mascot - Eagles | Class - 5A | District - West

THE SCHEDULE

9-6 - At Wichita Northwest 9-13 - Wichita Heights 9-20 - Wichita West (South) 9-27 - At Derby 10-4 - Great Bend 10-11 - Kapaun Mt. Carmel 10-17 - At Wichita North (Heights) 10-25 - At Wichita South 11-1 - Playoff game

9-6 - Salina Central 9-13 - Andover Central 9-19 - At Andover 9-27 - At Goddard 10-4 - Arkansas City 10-11 - At Maize South 10-18 - At Newton 10-25 - Valley Center 11-1 - Play-in game

LAST SEASON (3-6) Salina Central Andover Cent.

Andover Goddard Arkansas City Maize South Newton Valley Center Salina Central

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7-44 21-14 22-30 3-12 49-29 7-28 7-32 34-20 6-20

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 5 | Defense - 6 Collin Mackey 6-4 200 Parker Wenzel 5-10 180 Chance Omli 6-1 175 Ian Steven 6-0 225 Chase Burkholder 5-10 220 Derek Yuza 6-1 285 Cody Hawks 6-1 190 Cole Radar 5-10 215 Connor Dawson 6-0 174 Jackson Jobe 6-0 180

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RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 3-6 / 2017 - 5-6 / 2016 - 3-6 2015 - 7-5 / 2014 - 2-7

FAST FACT New coach Darrin Fisher is the former defensive coordinator and baseball coach at Goddard H.S.

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Mascot - Mavericks | Class - 5A | District - West

THE COACH: Brent Pfeifer (11th year, 70-31) THE SCHEDULE RETURNING STARTERS 9-6 - Wichita Heights 9-13 - At Andover 9-20 - Valley Center 9-27 - At Arkansas City 10-4 - Andover Central 10-11 - Eisenhower 10-18 - At Goddard 10-25 - At Wichita North 11-1 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (6-4) Wichita Heights Andover Valley Center Arkansas City Andover Central Eisenhower Goddard Wichita North Andover Maize

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21-35 3-20 13-23 24-17 21-20 28-7 23-22 (ot) 59-22 21-17 0-35

Offense - 6 | Defense - 6 Cody Fayette 6-4 280 Zach Saville 6-2 300 Trevion Mitchell 6-0 180 Ethan Wiens 6-3 170 Mason Edwards 5-10 210 Braden Pfeifer 5-10 155 Colin Shields 6-2 195 Jake Johnson 6-1 165 Zach Saville 6-1 300 Calvin Benefiel 6-2 220 Coleman Koehn 6-2 195 Tysaac Noland 5-10 180 Ryan Hays 5-9 155 Colby Hermann 5-10 185 Dominic Castelli 5-9 160 Brandon Bowles 6-1 175

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RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 6-4 / 2017 - 9-2 / 2016 - 10-2 2015 - 8-3 / 2014 - 8-3

FAST FACT The Mavericks’ string of six straight seasons with eight or more wins ended last year.

NEWTON

Mascot - Railers | Class - 5A | District - West

THE COACH: Chris Jaax (4th year, 7-20) THE SCHEDULE RETURNING STARTERS 9-6- Buhler 9-13 - At Campus 9-20 - At Derby 9-27 - Maize 10-4- At Hutchinson 10-11 - At Salina Central 10-18 - Eisenhower 10-25 - Salina South 11-1 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (3-6) Buhler Campus Derby Maize Hutchinson Salina Central Eisenhower Salina South Bishop Carroll

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34-26 20-29 7-55 0-45 42-35 19-33 32-7 13-35 34-40

Offense - 7 | Defense - 5 Boone Roberson 5-11 180 Kolyn Sauceda 5-8 160 Samuel Claassen 5-6 165 Joshua Edson 6-1 165 Aiden Kendall 6-2 260 Mario Martinez 5-11 210 Peyton Maxwell 6-0 160 Kaine Taylor 6-4 265 Nicholas Antonowich 5-9 170 Henry Claassen 5-10 175 Davis Mick 5-11 210 Jody Perry 6-2 195

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RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 3-6 / 2017 - 3-6 / 2016 - 1-8 2015 - 1-8 / 2014 - 2-7

FAST FACT The Railers will be looking for their first winning record since the 2009 season.

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KAPAUN FOOTBALL MAKES STRYKER NEW HOME

By Joanna Chadwick VYPE Kansas Senior Writer Not having an on-campus football field has created problems for Kapaun Mount Carmel over the years.

“You don’t have a place to call home,” Kapaun coach Dan Adelhardt said.

The Crusaders once played home games at Bishop Carroll, their crosstown rival into the 1990s.

They have played at Wichita State’s Cessna Stadium, which seats 24,000, since September 1, 2000.

“We appreciate the City League, we appreciate Wichita State,” Adelhardt said. “But we want our own field.”

Kapaun football will play its five home games at Stryker Sports Complex for the 2019 season.

“It is an amazing facility,” Kapaun athletic director John Cherne said. “... It’s a great opportunity to showcase the facility in front of City League schools. We have St. James come down and Andover comes over. It’s an opportunity for the city to put its best foot forward.”

Stryker is newly renovated and has artificial turf. It also seats 3,000, while Cessna Stadium, which has a grass field, seats 24,000.

Both teams’ fans sit on the west side of the stadium at Wichita State and even with a big crowd, the atmosphere is rather sterile.

“Cessna is a very, very large venue,” Cherne said. “(Stryker) brings the crowd closer, closer to the action… At Cessna on the field, you can hear, but it’s not deafening. The crowd doesn’t affect the game near as much.”

Adelhardt added: “This is a unique opportunity. It will be a great, loud atmosphere…

But we did not burn our bridges with Wichita State. We appreciate them. We have five home games this year and I think you’ll see a difference in how it is Game 1 to Game 5.

The complex has 11 all-sports turf fields with lights, along with an indoor facility and the stadium.

Kapaun paid $2,500 for each game at Cessna Stadium.

“A little more cost is incurred (at Stryker),” Cherne said.

There aren’t locker rooms in which the teams can change in and out of pads, so they will come fully dressed. There’s limited space in the press box. Parking could be an issue.

But Adelhardt is still thrilled.

“It will be a dynamic, fun, high school atmosphere,” he said.

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Mascot - Crusaders | Class - 5A | District - West

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THE COACH: Dan Adelhardt (15th year, 81-57) THE SCHEDULE RETURNING STARTERS 9-6 - Wichita Southeast 9-13 - At Wichita West (Friends) 9-20 - At Wichita East (Heights) 9-27 - Andover 10-4 - Wichita Northwest 10-11 - At Bishop Carroll 10-18 - St. James Academy 10-25 - Wichita Heights 11-1 - Play-in game

Offense - 2 | Defense - 4 Jairus Kennedy 6-1 180 Sr. Hunter Shonka 6-0 175 Sr. Tiger Jones 6-1 175 Jr. Charlie Frisch 6-2 190 Sr. Doug Bates 5-10 220 Jr. Cale Curtis 5-9 170 Jr.

LAST SEASON (7-3)

RECORD TRACKER

Wichita SE Wichita West Wichita East Andover Wichita NW Bishop Carroll St. James Academy Wichita Heights Hays Great Bend

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26-3 6-0 30-0 33-26 26-55 14-28 25-0 33-7 48-28 7-31

2018 - 7-3 / 2017 - 6-4 / 2016 - 2-7 2015 - 7-3 / 2014 - 6-4

FAST FACT KMC will move its home games from Cessna Stadium to the Stryker Sports Complex.

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Mascot - Hornets | Class - 5A | District - West

Mascot - Falcons | Class - 5A | District - West

THE COACH: Scott L’Ecuyer (2nd year, 3-6) THE SCHEDULE

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 2 | Defense - 4 Tony Caldwell 5-10 280 Sr. Jerod Payne 6-2 290 Sr. Garrett Craft 6-0 230 Jr. Amado Carillo 5-7 160 Sr. Austin Coash 5-10 250 Jr. Ethan Mullen 6-0 215 Sr. Hunter Sharp 5-8 160 Jr.

9-6 - At Maize 9-13 - At Garden City 9-20 - Maize South 9-27 - At Andover Central 10-4 - Andover 10-11 - Goddard 10-18 - At Arkansas City 10-25 - Eisenhower 11-1 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (3-6) Maize Garden City Maize South Andover Central Andover Goddard Arkansas City Eisenhower Great Bend

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THE COACH: Dominick Dingle (2nd year, 4-5)

0-49 41-20 23-13 17-27 13-10 27-40 20-34 20-34 18-35

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RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 4 | Defense - 5 Josh Sanders 5-9 175 Caylen Lowery 6-2 223 Jaylin Hanks 5-10 155 Chance Eastlick 6-0 200 Davion Ware 6-0 170 Delazis Smith 5-6 140 Jy'Vaughn Martin 5-11 150 Garrett Dempsey 5-9 170 Kaden Claassen 5-8 160

9-6 - At Maize South 9-13 - At Bishop Carroll 9-20 - Dodge City 9-27 - Wichita North 10-4 - At Wichita SE (South) 10-11 - Wichita South 10-18 - Wichita NW 10-25 - At Kapaun 11-1 - Playoffs

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LAST SEASON (4-5)

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 3-6 / 2017 - 5-4 / 2016 - 9-2 2015 - 4-5 / 2014 - 3-6

FAST FACT Seven of the nine members of the coaching staff are Valley Center High School alums.

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THE SCHEDULE

Maize South Bishop Carroll Dodge City Wichita North Wichita Southeast Wichita South Wichita NW Kapaun Mt. Carmel Emporia

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35-21 20-36 27-49 64-22 49-14 32-25 (ot) 26-65 7-33 17-35

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 4-5 / 2017 - 6-4 / 2016 - 9-2 2015 - 9-2 / 2014 - 8-3

FAST FACT Last year’s 4-5 record was the first losing season at Heights since 2003.

Mascot - Grizzlies | Class - 5A | District - West

THE COACH: Steve Martin (8th year, 56-20) THE SCHEDULE

9-6 - Bishop Carroll 9-12 - Wichita East 9-20 - At Great Bend 9-27 - Wichita West 10-4 - At Kapaun 10-11 - Garden City 10-18 - At Wichita Heights 10-24 - Wichita Southeast 11-1 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (12-1) Bishop Carroll Wichita East Great Bend Wichita West Kapaun Mt. Carmel Garden City Wichita Heights Wichita Southeast Salina South Emporia Bishop Carroll Maize St. Thomas Aquinas

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23-22 56-0 56-34 56-32 55-26 61-15 65-26 61-12 58-24 56-21 84-67 67-60 28-49

RECORD TRACKER

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 7 | Defense - 6 Javon Wheeler 5-10 230 Regan Jones 6-1 185 Zion Jones 6-1 175 Tristen Reasoner 6-3 255 Jacob Amy 5-10 200 Nathan Carter 6-2 235 Darrius Cooper 6-1 245 Malcolm Bell 6-0 175 Jamar Martin 5-9 175 Jarod Givens 5-10 165 Jacob Younkman 5-11 190 Wetu Kolomo 5-11 165

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2018 - 12-1 / 2017 - 10-2 / 2016 - 6-4 2015 - 10-1 / 2014 - 7-3

FAST FACT

The Grizzlies allowed 127 points in back-to-back playoff games last year, but won both of them.

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Mascot - Cougars | Class - 5A | District - West

THE COACH: Sam Sellers (10th year, 52-50)

THE SCHEDULE

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 10 | Defense - 5 Ty Garrett 6-3 Zach Isaacson 5-10 Al Johnson 6-2 Colby Bulleigh 5-11 Brandt Cox 6-1 Ethan Sankey 6-2 Gio McCall 5-10 Chris Williams 5-10 David Ollenberger 5-10 Jace Varela 5-7 Caleb Copeland 5-9 Terran Galloway 5-11 Kayson Dietz 5-11 Kamren Xaysongkham 5-10 Own Bulleigh 5-10

LAST SEASON (1-8)

9-6 - McPherson 9-13 - At Dodge City 9-20 - At Salina Central 9-27 - Campus 10-4 - Derby 10-11 - At Maize 10-18 - Hutchinson 10-25 - At Newton 11-1 - Playoff game

McPherson Dodge City Salina Central Campus Derby Maize Hutchinson Newton Wichita NW

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0-21 17-27 3-27 7-22 7-60 7-42 24-45 35-13 24-58

225 220 177 179 195 241 236 260 165 136 158 168 280 174 165

Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. So. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. Sr. Jr.

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RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 1-8 / 2017 - 3-7 / 2016 - 1-8 2015 - 5-5 / 2014 - 10-2

FAST FACT

The Cougars were very young last year, with five sophomores and two freshmen as starters.

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Mascot - Mustangs | Class - 5A | District - West

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THE COACH: Mark Sandbo (2nd year, 7-3) THE SCHEDULE

RETURNING STARTERS

9-6 - At Eisenhower 9-13 - Derby 9-20 - Salina South 9-27 - At Hutchinson 10-4 - At Campus 10-11 - Newton 10-17 - Maize 10-25 - At Hays 11-1 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (7-3) Eisenhower Derby Salina South Hutchinson Campus Newton Maize Hays Eisenhower Bishop Carroll

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44-7 0-63 27-3 62-20 48-17 33-19 26-48 43-21 20-6 14-5

Offense - 6 | Defense - 7 Jackson Kavanagh 6-1 180 Houston Griffitts 6-1 250 Quinn Stewart 6-4 235 Evan Bishop 5-10 220 Gage Prester 5-10 160 Jake Eisenhauer 6-1 260 Logan Heigele 5-11 160 Dakota Hogan 5-7 265 Kray True 6-0 165 Cooper Chard 5-11 175 Israel Torres 6-1 220 Talus Price 5-11 232

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RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 7-3 / 2017 - 0-9 / 2016 - 0-9 2015 - 4-5 / 2014 - 6-4

FAST FACT Jackson Kavanagh is the son of former Kansas State quarterback Brian Kavanagh.

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Community Day takes on new format with positive results

Prospective WSU Tech students take in a demonstration at the hangar during the annual Community Day in July. (Photo by Mike Cooper)

By Brad Hallier VYPE Kansas Editor in Chief Community Day as always been important to WSU Tech. But most years, the annual event felt a little basic to Andy McFayden, WSU Tech’s Executive Director, Strategic Communications.

This year, McFayden and Mandy Fouse, Assistant Director, Marketing and Communications, opted for an ambitious improvement to Community Day. For the first time, WSU Tech’s Community Day was at all four campuses, and there was added activities in classrooms and labs for students to try.

“The best way to show students our programs is for them to see themselves in a career, or in a class,” Fouse said.

Cornhole games and snacks were also available at the fourhour event on July 11.

McFayden said the new format may have resulted in more stress the day of and in the days leading up, but he said he thought it was beneficial for prospective students.

“I think it was received really well,” McFayden said. “It was the first time we did multi-campus. Before, students crammed into the hangar (at 4004 N Webb Road), and we had limited space and limited resources. This time, faculty and staff said it was more engaging for students. We had employer partners come out, and visit with students and parents.”

What also was beneficial was prospective students were able to visit more than one WSU Tech campus.

“We had a lot of positive feedback,” McFayden said.

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WSU Tech prospective students work on experiments during Community Day. (Photo by Mike Cooper)

Students had a chance to conduct some on-hands learning, such as experimenting with robots, during WSU Tech’s annual Community Day. (Photo by Mike Cooper)

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Book commemorates, details 50 years of KSHSAA playoff football

KSHSAA’s new book on the 50 years of playoff football is available to purchase at www.kshsaa.org, and Brett Marshall, who coordinated the book and wrote several chapters, will tour the state during Friday nights to sell copies.

By Brad Hallier VYPE Kansas Editor In Chief Being from Syracuse, and having worked at newspapers in Fort Scott, Dodge City, Salina, Hutchinson and Garden City, Brett Marshall figured he knew all there was to know about Kansas high school football.

The long-time sports journalist has attended and covered high school football for decades. He’s covered high school football for so long, that there are seasoned sports journalists in Kansas who weren’t born yet when Marshall covered the 1974 Class 3A title game between Fort Scott and Kapaun Mount Carmel.

Marshall’s experience and knowledge made him a natural to piece together, “Under the Lights: 50 Years of KSHSAA Football Playoffs”, a new book celebrating the 50-year anniversary of Kansas State High School Activities Association postseason football. But even though he has covered scores of postseason games, this project has been an eye opener. Even Marshall has picked up some tidbits and facts he didn’t know.

For instance, Barry Sanders, regarded as one of the best players in NFL history, played in just one postseason game at Wichita North. Also, NFL legend Gale Sayers was born in Wichita before moving to Omaha, Nebraska, where he grew up before returning to the Sunflower State to play at the University of Kansas.

The book is available to purchase through KSHSAA’s web site (www.kshsaa.org) for $20.

“The general idea for this was born with Carol Swenson, when he compiled track and field, basketball and cross country history,” Marshall said. “Those were magazines with records. Last fall, I had just retired. I was talking with Jeremy Holaday about some golf stuff, and I asked him about compiling a book for 50 years of playoff football.”

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Holaday, KSHSAA’s Assistant Executive Director, met with Marshall, and by January, the proverbial wheels were set in motion. A book documenting the first 50 years of playoff football would be ready for the 2019 season.

But Marshall knew he couldn’t undergo such a monumental task alone. Thus, he employed the help of many sports journalists across Kansas to compile stats and help write chapters detailing the history of the playoffs.

“I thought, ‘Who better to write the chapters about what they’ve seen than these people’?” Marshall said. “I’m so proud of everyone who contributed. Maybe they did it because they felt sorry for me, but when I explained the content of the book to them, they were on board.”

The chapters include stories about the Lawrence, Salina, Smith Center and Hutchinson dynasties, powerful teams from Wichita and Topeka, and chapters written from some of the best players in Kansas history, such as Steve Grogan and Ben Heeney.

There is also a massive statistics section, encompassing 150 pages.

“I said before that this book will create stories,” Holaday said. “We don’t claim we captured every story of playoff football in Kansas, but it’ll make you think about your story.

It’s important to tell these stories to show the importance of football throughout Kansas.

“Also, we’ll be able, in some aspects, be a storyteller and record keeper.”

Marshall said he would take a tour of Kansas during the season and set up a table to sell the book at many of the state’s top rivalry games, as well as state championship day.

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OF HEART McPherson’s Stufflebean almost didn’t play high school football

By Joanna Chadwick VYPE Kansas Senior Writer Ali and Curt Stufflebean made an agreement early on that they wouldn’t force their only child, Cody, to play a sport he didn’t want to. Both were junior college All-Americans in the javelin and understand the importance of loving the sport you play.

However, when Cody was heading into his freshman year at McPherson, he decided not to play football.

And that’s when the Stufflebeans changed their minds.

“We said, ‘yes, you are,’” Ali Stufflebean said with a laugh.

“I work there. I knew the type of guys he was going to be dealing with. We told him, ‘you need to give them a chance.

If after your freshman year you don’t want to play, you can be done. I don’t want you to quit now.’

“Curt and I ate our words and forced him to go out, which we said we’d never do.

“I guess it was a good call.”

Cody Stufflebean, who is a 6-foot-4 and 237-pound tight end and defensive end, committed to play at Kansas State over the summer.

“When I was in seventh and eighth grade, I didn’t really play that much and I didn’t really like it,” said Stufflebean, who also had offers from Akron, Colorado, Virginia Tech and Wisconsin.

“I wasn’t having fun. We weren’t winning, and it wasn’t fun anymore. “... I kind of had to be forced into it, but I came in with juniors who I had a good relationship with, and it became more of a family. People cared for you. You wanted to be counted on.

“That’s when I started to like football more.”

By game one of his freshman season, McPherson coach Jace Pavlovich knew he had something special. By game one of his sophomore season, Stufflebean had earned the starting spot at defensive end ahead of a senior.

Stufflebean passes the eye test for a Division I athlete with his size and his quickness. He’s also highly athletic, can run and catch.

“The first thing you notice is his motor - it never stops,” Pavlovich said. In the 4A semifinals against Goddard, “he was getting held on a constant basis. That’s the only way to slow him down. He’d fight off those holds and still make plays.

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McPherson’s Cody Stufflebean makes a tackle during a 2018 Class 5A state semifinal against Goddard. (Photo by Kendall Shaw)

“Defensively, he does everything right, everything he’s coached to do. Offensively, he didn’t have a real major role because we were incredibly talented and deep at receiver. This year we will put him at tight end and fullback and move him around to create matchup problems.”

Stufflebean is one of those well-rounded students.

He’s got a 4.0 GPA, he starts for the basketball team, he throws javelin and he competes for the clay-shooting team.

Hunting and fishing have long been family activities, too.

It’s all about details for Stufflebean - he’s the guy who not only puts his towel away in the bin in the locker room but makes sure there aren’t any on the floor or on the side of the bin.

Everything in his locker - his helmet, shoulder pads - are exactly how the coaching staff expects it. He stays after weights to pick up and get the weight belts put away.

“He makes sure the other guys take pride in doing it, too,” Pavlovich said.

Yet Stufflebean didn’t consider playing college football until his junior season.

“He didn’t realize, didn’t believe that he was good enough to play at the next level until the coaches said ‘you will play at the next level if you want to,’” Ali Stufflebean said.

The talent and size are a huge part of Cody Stufflebean’s allure.

But this isn’t a player who is coasting on physical attributes.

“He has worked for everything that he’s got,” Pavlovich said. “... He has sat down and talked to me about every position and what every position does and techniques and assignments and key reads.

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“He’s incredibly knowledgeable. And on the field, you tell him once, and he does it. With his athleticism and size, he does it all well.”

That knowledge pays off.

“I want to know how the offense flows,” Stufflebean said.

“If you know what the quarterback and running back are doing, what the tackle will do right beside you, it helps you understand what to do.”

Cody Stufflebean, who has committed to play football at Kansas State, should be one of the top players in Kansas this season.

(Photo by Kendall Shaw)

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4A PREVIEW

BACK FOR MORE

After reaching title game, Goddard has pieces to at least match last year “He’s been gifted with unbelievable toughness and accuracy,” Beason said. “So when there’s a hard throw to make, he has the ability to make that throw.”

There’s plenty of receivers for Semrad to choose from in Carter Morrow, Blake Mitchell, Jake Shope, Soren Carr and Kaeden Hofer - who are all at least 6-foot-1.

“We’re going into the season with five guys who can be the No. 1 receiver,” Beason said. “I can’t say ‘this is our No. 1 guy, this is our No. 2 guy.’ I could make an argument for every single guy to be a No. 1 on another team.”

So while Semrad can be a dual-threat quarterback, why run him?

“We want to spread the ball to maybe the best receiving corps - I’d be stupid not to do that,” Beason said.

Mitchell had 597 receiving yards and six touchdowns, while Morrow had eight touchdowns on 20 receptions. Hoefer added 450 receiving yards.

The run game will have a different look. This isn’t a feature back sort of offense, but there’s plenty of talent from a strong set of defensive players who will get carries, starting with Dhimani Butler, Zeke Howell and Taygen Bantz.

“We have monsters,” Beason said. “They’re all defensive studs, and Dhimani Butler is a next-level running back right now. We’ve worked with him a lot. He is, God bless him, he is a tank. Zeke Howell, he’s a monster running, as well.”

Butler made his name on defense in 2018 with 106 tackles.

He’s now one of the primary vocal leaders - as well as bigger and faster.

“He’s the most dominant guy in the league,” Beason said.

“But his growth for our team also includes his willingness to be in the leadership and vocal position with other people looking to him to provide that.”

Goddard’s Dalton Caraway snags a pass during the 2018 Class 4A state championship game in Topeka. (Photo by Kim Rayas)

By Joanna Chadwick VYPE Kansas Senior Writer Goddard played in a title game in two of the past three seasons, finishing second in Class 4A in 2018 and second in Class 5A in 2016.

The Lions want not only another trip to the 4A title game but a championship, too.

“Hopefully this year is the year,” coach Tommy Beason said.

“Our schedule is pretty unforgiving. The challenge is to get through the season and set yourself up for a playoff run.

“We’re excited. We have good returning pieces.”

Junior quarterback Kyler Semrad is a key returner. He’s highly accurate, has a strong arm and is tough. He had 1,963 passing yards in 2018, completing 54.1 percent of his passes.

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Rhett Brown prepares to block during the Class 4A state semifinals in McPherson. (Photo

by Kendall Shaw)

Howell, a defensive lineman, led Goddard in sacks in 2018 with 18. He also had 75 tackles. He returned to football last season when Beason put him at nose guard. Despite being undersized, Howell was fast and strong.

Beason called him “next-level good.”

Nalell Kapten, a senior cornerback, finished with five interceptions as a junior.

“He’s a shut-down kind of kid,” Beason said.

4A around the area McPherson has some holes to fill from its 11-1 season, especially at quarterback, running back and wide receiver.

But the Bullpups have a strong offensive line and return six defensive players, including DE Cody Stufflebean and LB Bryson Labertew and Mason Thrash.

Andover Central, which has 18 seniors, returns quarterback Shomari Parnell, who played in six games, as well as receivers Xavier Bell and Matthew Macy, and running back Ty Herrmann.

Linebacker Trey DeGarmo is a top returner on defense.

Buhler was 5-5 in 2018 but looks to get back to a winning record with five offensive and defensive starters back.

Mulvane returns quarterback Tab Creekmore from a devastating season-ending injury. He threw for 1,386, and while Mulvane has a new corps of receivers, running back Cole Diffenbaugh is back.

Wellington will rely on its line - its whole offensive and defensive line is back.

Goddard’s Blake Mitchell celebrates a big play during the Class 4A state semifinals at McPherson. (Photo by Kendall Shaw)

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ANDOVER CENTRAL

ARKANSAS CITY

THE COACH: Derek Tuttle (First Year)

THE COACH: Jon Wiemers (4th year, 15-16) THE SCHEDULE RETURNING STARTERS

Mascot - Jaguars | Class - 4A | District - West

THE SCHEDULE

Mascot - Bulldogs | Class - 4A | District - West

RETURNING STARTERS

Offense - 7 | Defense - 10 Xavier Bell 6-4 180 Sr. Matt Macy 6-1 170 Sr. Ty Herrman 5-11 165 Sr. R.J. Betha 5-10 193 Sr. Jake Taylor 6-0 162 Sr. Trey Degarmo 6-0 185 Sr. Nathan Leonard 5-11 180 Sr. Bridger Warrington 6-1 170 Sr. Drew Daniels 6-2 230 So. LAST SEASON (5-5) Shomari Parnell 6-3 170 Sr. Augusta W 13-3 Jacob Rees 5-10 160 Jr. Eisenhower L 14-21 Blake Robison 6-3 180 Sr. Goddard L 16-17 (ot) Brigdon Stupka 6-3 190 Sr. Valley Center W 27-17 Chase White 5-9 150 Jr. Maize South L 20-21 Kaden Wilson 6-0 170 Sr. Great Bend L 7-30 RECORD TRACKER Andover W 18-14 2018 - 5-5 / 2017 - 5-6 / 2016 - 2-7 Arkansas City W 20-17 2015 - 10-3 / 2014 - 6-5 Augusta W 16-7 FAST FACT Goddard L 7-21 9-6 - Augusta 9-13 - At Eisenhower 9-20 - Goddard 9-27 - At Valley Center 10-4 - At Maize South 10-11 - Great Bend 10-18 - Andover 10-25 - At Arkansas City 11-1 - Playoff Game

WR-DB WR RB-S FB-DL CB TE-LB LB FS OL QB FS K DL QB CB

Tuttle takes over for Tom Audley, who was the Jaguars’ head coach for 17 seasons.

9-6 - At Winfield 9-13 - Goddard 9-20 - At Wichita South 9-27 - Maize South 10-4 - At Eisenhower 10-11 - Andover 10-18 - At Valley Center 10-25 - Andover Central 11-1 - Playoff Game

LAST SEASON (4-7) Winfield Goddard Wichita South Maize South Eisenhower Andover Valley Center Andover Central Mulvane Coffeyville McPherson

W L L L L L W L W W L

7-3 0-34 28-38 17-24 27-49 7-42 34-20 17-20 29-26 28-6 28-62

Offense - 7 | Defense - 7 Daigen Moulton 5-10 170 Braiden Mattocks 5-9 180 Jamauri Jordan 6-3 220 Jarrett Brooks 6-0 250 Nate Kessinger 6-0 230 Zane Ranzau 5-10 240 Kaleb Oakley 6-1 315 Taylor Kilpatrick 5-10 170 Owen Bucher 5-10 155 Haden O'Toole 6-1 165 Devon Watkins 5-9 180 Nicholas Bahm 5-11 175 Taviahn Mack 6-1 280 Max Shannon 5-11 245

Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. So. Jr.

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 5-5 / 2017 - 5-6 / 2016 - 2-7 2015 - 10-3 / 2014 - 6-5

FAST FACT Last year’s four wins was the most by the Bulldogs since the 2012 season.

AUGUSTA

BUHLER

THE COACH: Jason Filbeck (6th year, 26-22)

THE COACH: Steve Warner (14th year, 121-34)

THE SCHEDULE

THE SCHEDULE

Mascot - Orioles | Class - 4A | District - West

9-6 - At Andover Central 9-13 - Circle 9-20 - At Buhler 9-27 - Wellington 10-4 - At Winfield 10-11 - McPherson 10-18 - Abilene 10-25 - At El Dorado 11-1 - Playoff Game

LAST SEASON (3-6) Andover Central Circle Buhler Wellington Winfield McPherson Abilene El Dorado Andover Central

L W L L L L W W L

3-13 7-6 6-34 14-35 17-35 6-63 34-27 28-20 7-16

Mascot - Crusaders | Class - 4A | District - West

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 7 | Defense - 5 Justin Clausing 6-3 180 Tyler Kohls 6-0 175 Gavin Payne 5-11 210 Tallon Martin 6-3 170 Jayden Wilson 6-1 170 Ryan Andrews 5-11 195 Ely Wilcox 6-4 185 Duke Lichlyter 5-10 155 Jett Hand 5-8 140 Zack Timberlake 6-3 210 Nate Volkman 6-5 310 Lance Husselman 6-0 195

Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr.

WR K OL FS DB RB SS DB WR OL OL LB

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 3-6 / 2017 - 5-4 / 2016 - 6-4 2015 - 7-3 / 2014 - 5-5

FAST FACT Last year’s 3-6 record was the first losing season by the Orioles since 2013.

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9-6 - At Newton 9-13 - El Dorado 9-20 - Augusta 9-27 - At Mulvane 10-4 - At McPherson 10-11 - Circle 10-18 - Hays 10-25 - At Winfield 11-1 - Playoff Game

LAST SEASON (5-5) Newton El Dorado Augusta Mulvane McPherson Circle Hays Winfield Winfield Wellington

L W W L L W L W W L

26-34 19-6 34-6 29-39 7-46 35-0 21-41 28-21 25-0 7-14

RETURNING STARTERS Returning Starters - 0 Cole Ely 5-11 Sam Cruz 5-11 Caleb Tiedke 5-10 Treyton Shepherd 6-0 Cade Miller 6-0 Ian Stubbs 5-10 Hunter Carson 5-10 Briggam McCurdy 5-11 Austin Gentry 6-0 Jacob Fredrickson 6-0

205 175 150 155 165 175 185 165 220 285

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr.

OL TB DB DB DB WR-LB LB WR FB-LB O

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 5-5 / 2017 - 7-3 / 2016 - 11-2 2015 - 10-1 / 2014 - 9-3

FAST FACT Last year’s five wins was the fewest by the Crusaders since the 2005 season.

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CIRCLE

EL DORADO

THE COACH : Logan Clothier (2nd year, 2-7)

THE COACH: Wes Bell (First Year)

THE SCHEDULE

THE SCHEDULE

Mascot - Thunderbirds | Class - 4A | District - West

9-6 - Chanute 9-13 - At Augusta 9-20 - Winfield 9-27 - At Rose Hill 10-4 - El Dorado 10-11 - At Buhler 10-18 - At Independence 10-25 - McPherson 11-1 - Playoff Game

LAST SEASON (2-7) Chanute Augusta Winfield Rose Hill El Dorado Buhler Independence McPherson Goddard

L L L W L L W L L

8-31 6-7 0-21 20-10 14-34 0-35 40-34 12-56 6-46

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 5 | Defense - 5 Solomon Bowen 5-9 160 Tylar Cheek 5-11 225 Luke Myers 6-1 195 Gunner Coslett 5-11 175 Jake Shaults 6-3 175 Shawn Wilson 6-0 210

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr.

WR-DB OL QB-DB HB-LB WR-LB DL

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 2-7 / 2017 - 0-9 / 2016 - 1-8 2015 - 0-9 / 2014 - 0-9

Mascot - Wildcats | Class - 4A | District - West

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 1 | Defense - 3 Jackson Schell 5-7 165 Kai Wernli 5-8 175 Jake Johnson 6-0 170 Zach Wittenberg 6-1 165

9-6 - Independence 9-13 - At Buhler 9-20 - At McPherson 9-27 - University Academy 10-4 - At Circle 10-11 - Winfield 10-18 - At Mulvane 10-25 - Augusta 11-1 - Playoff Game

FAST FACT The T-Birds ended a 19-game losing streak last year and won twice for the first time since 2011.

W L L L W L L L L

RB LB DB D

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 2-7 / 2017 - 4-5 / 2016 - 3-6 2015 - 2-7 / 2014 - 2-7

LAST SEASON (2-7) Independence Buhler McPherson University Academy Circle Winfield Mulvane Augusta Coffeyville

Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr.

36-8 6-19 8-56 14-18 34-14 12-28 6-41 20-28 12-46

FAST FACT Bell spent his previous 15 years of coaching at the collegiate level.

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McPHERSON

THE COACH: Tommy Beason (2nd year, 10-3) THE SCHEDULE RETURNING STARTERS

THE COACH: Jace Pavlovich (5th year, 34-10)

Mascot - Lions | Class - 4A | District - West

Mascot - Bullpups | Class - 4A | District - West

Offense - 8 | Defense - 5 Blake Mitchell 6-4 205 Sr. TE Kaeden Hoefer 6-0 190 Sr. WR-RB Dhimani Butler 6-0 220 Sr. LB Kyler Semrad 6-1 185 Jr. QB Carter Morrow 6-4 200 Sr. WR Rhett Brown 6-1 245 Jr. OT Jake Shope 6-1 165 Jr. WR Soren Carr 6-2 160 Jr. WR Tyler Haskell 6-0 220 Jr. OL LAST SEASON (10-3) Zeke Howell 6-0 220 Sr. DL Wichita East W 32-8 Nalell Kapten 5-11 185 Sr. DB Arkansas City W 34-0 Dalton Caraway 5-11 155 Jr. DB Andover Central W 17-16 (ot) Braydon Wickliffe 5-11 255 So. DL Eisenhower W 12-3 Maize L 2-27 RECORD TRACKER Valley Center W 40-27 2018 - 10-3 / 2017 - 11-1 / 2016 - 11-2 Maize South L 22-23 (ot) 2015 - 6-4 / 2014 - 2-8 Andover W 32-3 Circle W 46-6 FAST FACT Andover Central W 21-7 The Lions have won 32 of 38 Wellington W 28-14 games over the last three years McPherson W 15-14 and reached the state title Bishop Miege L 31-69 game twice.

9-5 - Wichita East 9-13 - At Arkansas City 9-20 - At Andover Central 9-27 - Eisenhower 10-4 - At Maize 10-11 - Valley Center 10-18 - Maize South 10-25 - At Andover 11-1 - Playoff Game

THE SCHEDULE 9-6 - At Salina South 9-13 - Winfield 9-20 - El Dorado 9-27 - At Abilene 10-4 - Buhler 10-11 - At Augusta 10-18 - Rose Hill 10-25 - At Circle 11-1 - Playoff Game

LAST SEASON (11-1) Salina South Winfield El Dorado Abilene Buhler Augusta Rose Hill Circle Independence Ulysses Arkansas City Goddard

W W W W W W W W W W W L

21-0 47-7 56-8 62-6 46-7 63-6 57-7 56-12 71-13 48-17 62-28 14-15

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 6 | Defense - 4 Courtney Craig 5-10 215 Mason Thrash 6-2 210 Cody Stufflebean 6-4 230 Tyson Gottwald 5-9 165 Jakob Feil 5-6 150 Kaleb Hoppes 6-1 190 Bryson Labertew 5-10 185 Jonah Scott 6-0 200 Jonah Clake 5-11 165

2018 - 11-1 / 2017 - 10-2 / 2016 - 8-3 2015 - 5-4 / 2014 - 7-3

FAST FACT Ten of the Bullpups’ 12 games last year ended with a running clock.

ROSE HILL

THE COACH: Daniel Myears (2nd year, 6-3)

THE COACH: Lee Weber (2nd year, 1-8)

THE SCHEDULE

THE SCHEDULE

9-6 - At Andale 9-13 - At Clearwater 9-20 - Collegiate 9-27 - Buhler 10-4 - At Coffeyville 10-11 - At Rose Hill 10-18 - El Dorado 10-25 - Wellington 11-1 - Playoff Game

LAST SEASON (6-3)

Andale Clearwater Collegiate Buhler Coffeyville Rose Hill El Dorado Wellington Arkansas City

L W L W W W W W L

14-42 42-14 22-42 39-29 28-20 48-18 41-6 14-13 26-29

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Mascot - Rockets | Class - 4A | District - West

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 5 | Defense - 5 Cole Diffenbaugh 5-11 175 Matt Beyer 6-4 270 Tab Creekmore 6-0 175 Caleb Mader 5-10 160 Trey Greer 6-0 185 Tanner Nelson 5-8 180 Tyler Lanzrath 6-0 185 Jaxen Young 6-2 190 Kyle Young 6-2 220 Ethan Marshall 6-3 275

Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr.

RB OL QB DB LB LB LB DL OL OL

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 6-3 / 2017 - 6-4 / 2016 - 8-3 2015 - 5-5 / 2014 - 4-7

FAST FACT The Wildcats graduated 17 seniors, but have 22 to take their place this fall.

GOOD LUCK GODDARD!

OL LB TE-DE DB DB DB LB OL FB

RECORD TRACKER

MULVANE

Mascot - Wildcats | Class - 4A | District - West

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr.

9-6 - At Clearwater 9-13 - At Collegiate 9-20 - Andale 9-27 - Circle 10-4 - At Wellington 10-11 - Mulvane 10-18 - At McPherson 10-25 - Independence 11-1 - Playoff Game

LAST SEASON (1-8) Clearwater Collegiate Andale Circle Wellington Mulvane McPherson Independence Wellington

L L L L L L L W L

18-22 3-36 0-62 10-20 7-38 18-48 7-57 42-7 13-38

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 6 | Defense - 5 Colton McGrew 6-2 225 Adam Herndon 5-10 230 Trey Coykendall 6-3 205 Dalton Dockers 6-0 240 Tristan Calef 6-1 235 Colby Heinz 6-0 200 Trent Barnhart 5-11 155 David Leck 5-10 175 Spencer Nolan 5-8 135 Mason Lane 6-7 180 Chandler Cox 5-9 210 Connor Williamson 5-11 170

Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr.

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 1-8 / 2017 - 1-8 / 2016 - 3-6 2015 - 0-9 / 2014 - 3-6

FAST FACT The Rockets will add talented transfers Christian Smith and Noah Bolticoff to the roster.

OL-DE OL-DT OL OL OL OL QB-LB RB-LB SB DE DT L

WELLINGTON

Mascot - Crusaders | Class - 4A | District - West

THE COACH: Zane Aguilar (4th year, 13-17) THE SCHEDULE RETURNING STARTERS 9-6 - Collegiate 9-13 - At Andale 9-20 - Clearwater 9-27 - At Augusta 10-4 - Rose Hill 10-11 - At Labette County 10-18 - Winfield 10-25 - At Mulvane 11-1 - Playoff Game

LAST SEASON (8-3) Collegiate Andale Clearwater Augusta Rose Hill Labette Co. Winfield Mulvane Rose Hill Buhler Goddard

W L W W W W W L W W L

32-0 0-28 47-26 35-14 38-7 53-26 22-7 13-14 38-13 14-7 14-48

Offense - 9 | Defense - 9 Zander Vargas 5-7 Silas Popplewell 6-1 Isaac Hilt 6-0 Zane Cornejo 6-0 Travese Love 5-11 Kenny Fehrman 6-2 Kanden Young 5-11 Hunter Greenlee 5-10 Jake Soria 5-10 Gage Cunningham 5-11 Christian Buckman 5-8 Tayshaun Washington 6-0

185 205 200 200 220 235 195 200 195 200 160 155

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr.

RB-S TE-LB LB TE-LB TE-DE OL-DL OL-DL RB-DL OL-DE QB WR-CB WR-CB

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RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 8-3 / 2017 - 5-5 / 2016 - 0-9 2015 - 4-5 / 2014 - 5-4

FAST FACT WHS has made huge strides since its winless 2016 season with 13 wins over the last two years.

WINFIELD

Mascot - Vikings | Class - 4A | District - West

THE COACH: Linn Hibbs (3rd year, 3-15) THE SCHEDULE 9-6 - Arkansas City 9-13 - At McPherson 9-20 - At Circle 9-27 - Labette County 10-4 - Augusta 10-11 - At El Dorado 10-18 - At Wellington 10-25 - Buhler 11-1 - Playoff Game

RETURNING STARTERS

Offense - 8 | Defense - 7 K.C. Crandall 5-7 144 Sr. QB Steele Morin 5-8 181 Sr. RB-LB Jake Kaufman 6-1 200 Sr. TE-DE Zach Phillips 5-10 205 Sr. OL-DL Chance Price 5-10 167 Sr. WR-DB Logan Roark 6-0 196 Sr. OL-DL Conner Woods 6-1 192 Sr. OL-DL Dalton York 6-0 206 Sr. OL-DL

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LAST SEASON (3-6) Arkansas City McPherson Circle Labette Co. Augusta El Dorado Wellington Buhler Buhler

L L W L W W L L L

3-7 7-47 21-0 20-26 35-17 28-12 7-22 21-28 0-25

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 3-6 / 2017 - 2-7 / 2016 - 1-8 2015 - 3-6 / 2014 - 3-6

FAST FACT The Vikings have improved record-wise in each of the first three seasons under Hibbs.

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ABILENE

Mascot - Cowboys | Class - 4A | District - West

THE COACH: Steve Simpson
(6th year, 28-20) THE SCHEDULE 9-6 - Clay Center 9-13- At Concordia 9-20 - At Chapman 9-27 - McPherson 10-4 - Colgan (At Augusta) 10-11 - Coffeyville 10-18 - At Augusta 10-25 - At Ulysses

LAST SEASON (4-5) Clay Center Concordia Chapman McPherson Colgan Coffeyville Augusta Ulysses Ulysses

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30-6 6-14 0-26 6-62 22-20 30-25 27-34 26-21 0-28

TOP RETURNEES Returning Starters - 0 Kade Funston 6-1 Zach Juhl 5-10 Jackson Randles 5-8 Chrisxavier Cease 6-0 Karson Loader 6-0 Caleb Burt 6-0

255 200 160 165 200 175

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr.

OL-DL TE-LB QB-DB WR-DB C-DL RB-DB

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 4-5 / 2017 - 2-7 / 2016 - 7-3 2015 - 9-2 / 2014 - 6-3

FAST FACT Funston will be starting his fourth season on the offensive and defensive line for the Cowboys.

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Abilene quarterback Jackson Randles eludes a tackle during a game against McPherson. (Photo by Kendall Shaw)

LOCKER TALK

Shocker Track Club continues to thrive

By Brad Hallier VYPE Kansas Editor In Chief Track clubs pop up and disappear almost as fast as they start.

That has made the Shocker Track Club something of an outlier in the Wichita-area track market. The club started modestly in 2011, and more than eight years later, is a steady and confident club.

“One or two people often run everything, and you find out it’s a boatload of work,” said Darren Muci, the Shocker Track Club’s president since its founding, with a laugh.

Muci acknowledged there might be other track clubs around Wichita that have bigger numbers, but Shocker Track Club has advantages. All club coaches are USATF members, pass background checks and go through other training. Most of the coaches competed in track at the collegiate level.

Not only does the club cater to children as young as 5 and all the way through high school, but it has competitive divisions for high-achieving adults, a Masters division for those 30 and older, Open (age 19-29) as well as road racing from five-kilometer (5K) to marathons.

Even those athletes who don’t necessarily do track as a primary sport can compete. Muci said the club has a better than 60-percent return rate.

“Track is the foundation of all sports, but it does take a special person that wants to learn about an individual event,” Muci said.

Plus, with the start of the 2019-2020 season, the club will introduce an indoor program.

Shocker Track Club member Maxwell Christie opens the 100 meters at the USATF Hershey National Junior Olympics Championships in Sacramento, Calif. (Photo courtesy Shocker Track Club)

Shocker Track Club pole vaulters, including Camden Wagoner (right), prepare for practice.

(Photo courtesy Shocker Track Club)

Last academic year, 32 high school athletes who trained with the club qualified for the Kansas state track meet. Nine also qualified for the 2019 USATF Junior Olympics in Sacramento, Calif., and six qualified for the AAU Junior Olympics in Greensboro, N.C. To learn more about the club, visit www.shockertrackclub.com.

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Top Griders on gridiron Halstead family helps give Dragons momentum heading to season

Scott Grider breaks into the open field during a game last season against Chapman.

(Photos by Bill Millspaugh)

By Joanna Chadwick VYPEKansas Senior Writer

Halstead’s Scott Grider is one of the top all-around players in the area.

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Like just about any coach’s kid ever, Halstead senior tailback/safety Scott Grider has heard the jokes that he only gets playing time because his dad, Jason, is the Dragons’ football coach.

Grider is unfazed by the teasing.

“I know that with my dad as my coach, I will always have someone there to yell at me or push me as hard as he can,” said Scott, whose dad is also the track coach. “I’m used to it. I know he wants to get the best out of me.”

Scott’s playing time is definitely not in question after his breakout junior season, when he had 1,434 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns while leading the Dragons with 101 tackles from the safety position.

Scott also gets pushed plenty by his bigger - but younger - brother, Doug, who is a junior lineman. While Scott is 5-foot-10, 185 pounds, Doug is 6-2, 225 and plays middle linebacker and guard.

There’s little competition between the brothers, who play entirely different positions.

Halstead’s Scott Grider celebrates a big play during a game against Chapman.

“I was bigger until about freshman year,” Scott said. “He got hurt and he put on about 40 pounds. It helps the team out because we have a bigger guy on the line. We run behind him a lot. He’ll get a knockdown block and then he hopes that we’ll cut back so he can get another guy.”

The brothers are so tight that it’s rare to see one without the other.

“Doug has always played up to be on Scott’s team,” Jason said. “(Doug’s) a kid who we’d take to Sunday School class and he’d lie (about his age) so he could go in with his older brother.

“They’re pretty inseparable. When they see Scott’s truck coming, Doug’s in the passenger seat with him.”

Oftentimes they’ll spend free hours fishing.

“We have a river in town, and Doug usually catches everything,” Scott said. “I don’t catch crap. Once he catches one, he jumps in (the water).”

And for the past two summers, they work out together three or four times a day.

They lift with the team from 6 a.m.-7:30 a.m., then go home and eat. They’re back at 9 a.m. for football workouts.

The duo then eats some more.

Around 3 p.m. there’s another workout, although if Scott’s doing a distance workout, Doug stays home. And finally, at 4:30 p.m., they lift weights.

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Grider

Halstead’s Scott Grider (right) looks for blocking during a game last season.

“That’s something we decided,” Scott said. “We thought we needed to get a lot bigger if we were going to have a chance at a (Class 3A) title. That’s what we’ve been working for.”

Scott believes it can happen this year.

“We’ll have a pretty good (offensive) line with Doug and a couple seniors and juniors, so we’ll be older up front,” Scott said. “We have a quarterback (Lakin Farmer), who can hopefully throw the ball more, and he can run. And our fullback (Kaden Kraus), he’s coming back (from an injury). We have a pretty good slot back, too. Defensively, we’re fast.”

Multiple players have started since their freshmen seasons.

The Dragons will rely heavily on Scott again.

“You can always count on (Scott),” Doug said. “If I had to play with anyone, I’d play with him. I can count on him to make plays. Even playing backyard ball - if I’m the captain, I choose him first.

“He’s a phenomenal worker. He works his butt off to be how he is today. He has a lot of heart, and he’s tough.”

Scott doesn’t have top-end speed, but he doesn’t get caught.

He’s quick laterally, and he can run inside or out.

“He’s strong and pretty explosive when he hits the hole,” Jason said. “We can use him in a bunch of different ways. And defensively, he gets us lined up. He’s our quarterback in the (secondary), making sure we’re in the right coverage.”

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Teams will likely load the box against the Dragons, but with a healthy Kraus and a big, experienced line anchored by Doug, opponents will be tested.

None of this is news to the Griders. Many of the family conversations - mostly at the dinner table - revolve around football.

“Our dad tells us what we did wrong, we try to fix it, try to get better,” Doug said.

Jason added: “We do a pretty good job as a family of not getting into it too much at the table, whatever the sport is.

We laugh and joke about it.”

And in track season, Jason is still serious, but it’s just less intense than football.

Sports is a special part of their relationship, and Jason sees the end of this time coming oh-so-quickly.

Both boys are in two of Jason’s classes, advanced physical education and weights, while Scott is Jason’s teacher’s aide.

“I’ve coached them since they were little bitty,” said Jason, who coached the boys in little league football, baseball, basketball and track. “... Being able to coach the boys in high school is pretty special. I tell my wife that I don’t know what I’ll do in a couple of years. I see them at home, then I’m with them in high school.”

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3A PREVIEW

NO DROPOFF FOR ANDALE Despite heavy graduation loss, Indians expect to contend in 3A again

By Joanna Chadwick VYPE Kansas Senior Writer

Andale quarterback Easton Hunter surveys the Pratt defense during the Class 3A state semifinals against Pratt. (Photo by Nikki Hightree)

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The loss of 18 seniors in Class 3A could be a major concern for most football teams.

But Andale has 18 seniors again, has skill players galore and returns seven defensive players who helped the Indians hold opponents to 7.5 points per game.

“It’s confidence and experience with our kids,” third-year coach Dylan Schmidt said. “They know what it takes to win.

There’s always a little bit of luck involved - if you get the wrong guy hurt, it’s tough. The key is to keep our guys healthy.

“But they have experience, the dedication, they’ve been here.

They know what it takes. And the fun thing about Andale is year in and year out, we feel we have a shot. A shot to take it all and go on and win it.”

Since the Indians return senior quarterback Easton Hunter, who split time as a starter the last two years, Andale will throw more this season.

“He’s such a good athlete,” Schmidt said. “... He can play everything for us - he’s our punter, our kicker, our water boy.

We need to find ways to get him the ball, so we’ll be creative with him. He has experience and he provides leadership.”

Hunter played in the Class 4A-I title game in 2017, and he led the Indians to a game-tying score late in the 2018 3A semifinal.

Andale’s leading rusher, senior Mac Brand, returns. He finished with 764 rushing yards.

“We should have gotten him involved earlier,” Schmidt said.

“We usually spread out (the carries). Eli Rowland stepped up last last year when we had an injury and he played in all the playoff games. So we have more experience with him, too.”

Scotti Easter is the top receiver back. A three-sport athlete, he’s fast, physical and has excellent hands, Schmidt said.

Easter also led the defense in tackles with 96 from the cornerback position.

“Our defensive players are speed guys,” Schmidt said. “They run to the football. But over the last two years, it’s been our turnover margin. We take it away three, four times a game and only give it up one time. I hope we can continue doing that.

“We had five shutouts last year, and while shutouts are one thing, take it away is another.”

Andale’s Scotti Easter grabs a pass during a playoff game against Pratt.

(Photo by Nikki Hightree)

Brand is a three-year starter at linebacker, and he has the ability to run down opponents.

Caden Parthemer and Cayden Winter will also be keys defensively.

Around Class 3A Halstead returns a strong backfield with running back Scott Grider (1,434 rushing yards, 21 touchdowns) and fullback Kaden Kraus, whose season was cut short with an injury. They will run behind a line that includes Doug Grider (6-foot-3, 235 pounds). Hesston only has four returning offensive starters, but several got quality time, including quarterback Jacob Eilert, who was 2-0 as a starter, and running back Max Arnold.

Beloit returns seven starters with senior quarterback Hudson Gray back after suffering a season-ending injury. Cason Cox is back at running back and linebacker, as are receiver/defensive back Vincent Palan and OL/DL Creighton Johnson.

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ANDALE

Mascot - Indians | Class - 3A | District - 6

THE COACH: Dylan Schmidt (3rd year, 23-2) THE SCHEDULE

RETURNING STARTERS

9-6 - Mulvane 9-13 - Wellington 9-20 - At Rose Hill 9-27 - Haven 10-4 - At Trinity Academy 10-11 - At Collegiate 10-18 - Clearwater 10-25 - Cheney 11-1 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (11-1) Mulvane Wellington Rose Hill Haven Trinity Academy Collegiate Clearwater Cheney Halstead Chapman Scott City Pratt

W W W W W W W W W W W L

42-14 28-0 62-0 65-0 56-0 55-0 55-6 35-13 35-0 66-22 35-14 19-21

Offense - 6 | Defense - 7 Easton Hunter 6-3 Mac Brand 5-11 Scotti Easter 6-0 Eli Clouse 6-0 Caden Parthemer 6-0 Cayden Winter 6-0 Eli Rowland 5-10 Mac Brand 5-11 Creighton Camp 5-11 Carson Fair 5-10

190 200 175 175 185 240 175 200 160 180

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. So.

QB-DB RB-LB WR-DB K LB DL RB-DB RB-LB| OL-DL OL-DL

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 11-1 / 2017 - 12-1 / 2016 - 8-2 2015 - 9-3 / 2014 - 13-0

FAST FACT The Indians have won 10 or more games in 10 of the last 16 seasons.

Andale’s Mac Brand tries to elude the Pratt defense during a 3A state semifinal game. (Photo by Nikki Hightree)

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BELOIT

Mascot - Trojans | Class - 3A | District - 8

THE COACH: Brad Gober (3rd year, 12-7) THE SCHEDULE 9-6 - At Fairbury, Neb. 9-13 - SE-Saline 9-20 - Minneapolis 9-27 - At Colby 10-4 - Goodland 10-11 - At Scott City 10-18 - At Concordia 10-25 - Russell 11-1 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (6-4) Fairbury, NE SE-Saline Minneapolis Colby Goodland Scott City Concordia Russell Hugoton Scott City

W L W L W L W W W L

47-12 13-14 56-18 14-39 52-14 12-55 16-6 48-21 28-0 7-34

RETURNING STARTERS

Offense - 7 | Defense - 7 Creighton Johnson 6-1 Carson Cox 6-1 Grant Arasmith 5-10 Vincent Palan 5-10 Hudson Gray 6-1 Trase McQueen 6-3 Lucas Mong 6-1 Kyler Vahle 6-3 Braden Burks 5-9 Brennan Walker 6-2

240 185 165 150 195 190 165 180 190 170

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. So. So.

OL-DL RB-LB RB-LB WR-DB QB-DB OL-DL TE-LB WR-DL OL-LB WR-D

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 6-4 / 2017 - 6-3 / 2016 - 6-3 2015 - 7-3 / 2014 - 6-4

FAST FACT Two of Beloit’s road trips are 227 miles to Scott City and 167 to Colby, one way.

CHAPMAN

Mascot - Fighting Irish | Class - 3A | District - 5

THE COACH: Kurt Webster (3rd year, 8-11) THE SCHEDULE 9-6 - At Marysville 9-13 - At Wamego 9-20 - Abilene 9-27 - Clay Center 10-4 - At Rock Creek 10-11 - Smoky Valley 10-18 - At Hesston 10-25 - Halstead 11-1 - Playoffs

LAST SEASON (7-3) Marysville Wamego Abilene Clay Center Rock Creek Smoky Valley Hesston Halstead Clearwater Andale

W W W W W L W L W L

34-18 22-8 26-0 20-0 47-26 22-30 38-28 22-30 (ot) 48-14 22-66

RETURNING STARTERS

Offense - 4 | Defense - 3 Kel Stroud 6-4 270 Sr. OL-DL Zach Ferris 6-0 220 Sr. OL-LB Austin Litzinger 5-6 140 Sr. RB-DB Chance Liebau 6-0 165 Sr. QB

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RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 7-3 / 2017 - 1-8 / 2016 - 1-8 2015 - 4-5 / 2014 - 4-5

FAST FACT The Irish had one of the biggest turnarounds in the state last year from one win to seven.

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CONCORDIA

CHENEY

THE COACH: Jordan Echer (First Year)

THE COACH: Shelby Wehrman (3rd year, 11-10)

THE SCHEDULE

THE SCHEDULE

Mascot - Panthers | Class - 3A | District - 8

RETURNING STARTERS

9-6 - At Wamego 9-13 - Abilene 9-20 - Marysville 9-27 - At Russell 10-4 - Colby 10-11 - At Goodland 10-18 - Beloit 10-25 - At Scott City 11-1 - Playoff game

Offense - 5 | Defense - 4 Ivon Owen 5-11 175 Wyatt Trost 6-2 175 Dylan Thoman 6-1 165 Hunter Schroeder 5-11 180 Trevor Wilson 6-1 240 Nathan Lawrence 6-3 260

LAST SEASON (3-6) Wamego Abilene Marysville Russell Colby Goodland Beloit Scott City Pratt

L W L W L W L L L

Mascot - Cardinals | Class - 3A | District - 6

6-21 14-6 0-42 42-20 8-49 47-3 6-16 20-43 27-52

Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr.

RB-OLB FS WR-FS RB-LB OL-DL OL-DL

9-6 - At Garden Plain 9-13 - Conway Springs 9-20 - At Chaparral 9-27 - Clearwater 10-4 - Collegiate 10-11 - At Haven 10-18 - Trinity Academy 10-25 - At Andale 11-1 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (2-7)

RECORD TRACKER

Garden Plain Conway Springs Chaparral Clearwater Collegiate Haven Trinity Academy Andale Smoky Valley

2018 - 3-6 / 2017 - 4-5 / 2016 - 1-8 2015 - 6-4 / 2014 - 8 -3

FAST FACT

Echer takes over the CHS program after one year at Russell and two at Bluestem.

L L L L L W W L L

12-15 7-28 14-42 7-21 7-28 36-12 37-15 13-35 6-4

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 6 | Defense - 7 Easton Hunter 6-3 Mac Brand 5-11 Scotti Easter 6-0 Eli Clouse 6-0 Caden Parthemer 6-0 Cayden Winter 6-0 Eli Rowland 5-10 Mac Brand 5-11 Creighton Camp 5-11 Carson Fair 5-10 Christian Buckman 5-8 Tayshaun Washington 6-0

FAST FACT The Indians have won 10 or more games in 10 of the last 16 seasons.

THE COACH: Ted Brown (2nd year, 2-7)

THE COACH: Jeremy Scheufler (2nd year, 4-5)

THE SCHEDULE

THE SCHEDULE

LAST SEASON (2-7) Abilene Marysville Wamego Chapman Smoky Valley Halstead Rock Creek Hesston Trinity Academy

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6-30 6-32 6-43 0-20 14-46 22-50 27-21 0-54 40-15

Mascot - Indians | Class - 3A | District - 6

RETURNING STARTERS Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr.

QB-DB WR-DB RB-LB RB-LB WR-DB WR-DB OL DL LB

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 2-7 / 2017 - 7-4 / 2016 - 5-5 2015 - 5-4 / 2014 - 3-6

FAST FACT

Clay Center will play every school from the NCKL except Concordia.

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QB-DB RB-LB WR-DB K LB DL RB-DB RB-LB| OL-DL OL-DL WR-CB WR-CB

2018 - 11-1 / 2017 - 12-1 / 2016 - 8-2 2015 - 9-3 / 2014 - 13-0

CLEARWATER

Mascot - Tigers | Class - 3A | District - 5

Offense - 8 | Defense - 8 Cooper Glavan 6-2 190 Tanner Demarrs 5-9 155 Dawson Humphrey 5-11 195 Logan Mullin 5-11 200 Jake Ferguson 6-0 175 Blake Frederick 5-11 185 Morgan Seibold 6-3 250 Keegan McDonald 5-11 205 Ethan Straub 6-1 165

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. So. Sr. Sr.

RECORD TRACKER

CLAY CENTER

9-6 - Abilene 9-13 - Marysville 9-20 - At Wamego 9-27 - Chapman 10-4 - Smoky Valley 10-11 - At Halstead 10-18 - Rock Creek 10-25 - At Hesston 11-1 - Playoff game

190 200 175 175 185 240 175 200 160 180 160 155

9-6 - Rose Hill 9-13 - Mulvane 9-20 - At Wellington 9-27 - At Cheney 10-4 - Haven 10-11 - At Trinity Academy 10-18 - At Andale 10-25 - Collegiate 11-1 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (4-5) Rose Hill Mulvane Wellington Cheney Haven Trinity Academy Andale Collegiate Chapman

W L L W W W L L L

22-18 14-42 26-47 21-7 49-12 35-13 6-55 28-35 14-48

RETURNING STARTERS

Offense - 9 | Drake Beatty Nolan Streit Tanner Cash Kip Burge Jack Rausch Lane Pierce Taylor Currie Denton Demel Austin Carlson Karsyn Pinion Brock Demel

Defense - 9 6-0 170 Sr. 6-1 185 Sr. 6-1 195 Jr. 6-5 200 Sr. 6-3 210 Jr. 5-7 140 Jr. 6-1 140 Sr. 6-1 210 Sr. 6-1 215 Jr. 6-3 240 Sr. 6-2 320 Jr.

WR-DB-P LB QB-DB OT TE-LB WR-DB WR-DB LB C OT-DL OG

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 4-5 / 2017 - 1-8 / 2016 - 3-6 2015 - 3-7 / 2014 - 4-7

FAST FACT

The Indians are looking for their first winning season since going 5-4 in 2013.

HALSTEAD

HAVEN

THE COACH: Jason Grider (6th year, 40-16)

THE COACHES: Thomas Cooprider/

Mascot - Dragons | Class - 3A | District - 5

THE SCHEDULE 9-6 - Nickerson 9-13 - Pratt 9-20 - At Lyons 9-27 - At Rock Creek 10-4 - Hesston 10-11 - At Clay Center 10-18 - Smoky Valley 10-25 - At Chapman 11-1 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (5-4) Nickerson Pratt Lyons Rock Creek Hesston Clay Center Smoky Valley Chapman Andale

W L W W L W L W L

22-7 16-32 64-0 52-16 22-38 50-22 14-20 30-22 (ot) 0-35

Mascot - Wildcats | Class - 3A | District - 6

RETURNING STARTERS

Offense - 4 | Defense - 7 Kaden Kraus 5-10 190 Scott Grider 5-11 190 Ethan McDonald 6-4 295 Doug Grider 6-3 235 Aric Propst 6-1 215 Kaden Lopez 5-10 210 Lakin Farmer 6-0 175

JS. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr.

FB-LB TB-FS NG OG-LB LB OT-DL FS

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 5-4 / 2017 - 4-6 / 2016 - 9-2 2015 - 12-1 / 2014 - 10-3

FAST FACT Two of Halstead’s top returnees are sons of Coach Grider - senior Scott and junior Doug.

Drew Thalmann (First Years)

THE SCHEDULE

RETURNING STARTERS

9-6 - At Lyons 9-13 - Smoky Valley 9-20 - At Hillsboro 9-27 - Andale 10-4 - Clearwater 10-11 - At Cheney 10-18 - Collegiate 10-25 - At Trinity Academy 11-1 - Playoff game

Offense - 6 | Defense - 6 Mario Quintero 5-9 155 Wyatt Winter 5-10 165 Hunter Barlow 6-2 280 Darby Roper 5-11 155 Skyler Shingleton 6-0 155 Keaton Loop 6-0 240

LAST SEASON (2-7)

RECORD TRACKER

Lyons Smoky Valley Hillsboro Andale Clearwater Cheney Collegiate Trinity Academy Rock Creek

W L L L L L L L W

28-10 0-44 24-32 0-65 12-49 12-36 8-46 8-27 22-20

Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So.

RB-DB RB-LB OL-DL QB-DB WR-LB OL-DL

2018 - 2-7 / 2017 - 2-7 / 2016 - 1-8 2015 - 1-8 / 2014 - 2-7

FAST FACT The Wildcats are looking for their first winning record since the 2001 season.

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DILLONS WISHES AL (AND STAY HYDRATE

Goddard coach Tommy Beason does well keeping the sun out of his face.

Goddard will look to return to the Class 4A state championship game.

The first day of practice brought out a smile for Goddard kicker Brooke Sullivan.

Catching passes isn’t easy when it’s this hot!

Hitting teammates isn’t as fun as hitting opponents but it’s better than not hitting at all.

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LL AREA FOOTBALL TEAMS GOOD LUCK ED!) AS THE SEASON GETS STARTED

Ice-cold water is certainly calling for the Goddard football players.

The Goddard Lions work up a sweat during their first practice.

A welcome water break for Wichita West’s players.

Long sleeves is one way to protect yourself from the sun, like Wichita West coach Weston Schartz understands.

The Pioneers get some work on hitting and blocking.

Wichita West players do a bit of running on a searing day.

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HESSTON

Mascot - Swathers | Class - 3A | District - 5

THE COACH: Tyson Bauerle (3rd year, 14-8) THE SCHEDULE RETURNING STARTERS

Offense - 4 | Defense - 7 Landon Spencer 6-1 195 Sr. LB Ben Bollinger 6-4 180 Jr. WR Brady Cox 5-8 150 Jr. WR Cameron Weaver 5-11 210 Sr. OL-DE Owen O'Halloran 5-8 200 Jr. OL-DT Max Arnold 6-0 185 Sr. DB Garrett Slater 5-11 165 Sr. DB Jacob Eilert 5-11 175 Sr. LB Nick Arnold 6-2 190 So. LB LAST SEASON (6-4) Hillsboro W 42-36 RECORD TRACKER Larned W 28-21 2018 - 6-4 / 2017 - 8-4 / 2016 - 11-4 Pratt L 0-55 2015 - 8-2 / 2014 - 10-1 Smoky Valley L 0-28 Halstead W 38-22 FAST FACT Rock Creek W 54-30 The Swathers reached the state playoffs Chapman L 28-38 for the ninth straight season in 2018.

Clay Center W 54-0 Collegiate W 42-28 Smoky Valley L 14-22 9-6 - At Hillsboro 9-13 - Larned 9-20 - At Pratt 9-27 - Smoky Valley 10-4 - At Halstead 10-11 - Rock Creek 10-18 - Chapman 10-25 - At Clay Center 11-1 - Playoff game

KINGMAN

Mascot - Eagles | Class - 3A | District - 7

THE COACH: Tanner Hageman (First Year) THE SCHEDULE 9-6 - Chaparral 9-13 - At Belle Plaine 9-20 - Conway Springs 9-27 - At Hugoton 10-4 - At Pratt 10-11 - Holcomb 10-18 - At Nickerson 10-25 - at Larned 11-1 - Playoff game

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 5 | Defense - 4 Hayden Albright 5-11 Austin Bell 6-2 Caden Hageman 5-10 Colby Schreiner 5-8 Dalton Freund 6-0 Thomas Hepner 6-0 Jake Rohlman 6-2

LAST SEASON (3-6) Chaparral Belle Plaine Conway Springs Hugoton Pratt Holcomb Nickerson Larned Colby

L W L L L L W W L

165 200 165 160 165 175 185

Sr. Jr. Sr. So. Jr. Sr. Sr.

RECORD TRACKER

23-49 56-18 21-38 17-23 0-42 13-15 31-14 40-10 21-51

2018 - 3-6 / 2017 - 5-5 / 2016 - 3-6 2015 - 4-5 / 2014 - 6-3

FAST FACT Coach Hageman spent the last four years as an assistant at St. James Academy.

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SMOKY VALLEY

THE COACH: John Wellman (2nd year, 2-7) THE SCHEDULE RETURNING STARTERS

THE COACH: Tim Lambert (6th year, 29-13) THE SCHEDULE RETURNING STARTERS

Mascot - Panthers | Class - 3A | District - 7

Offense - 4 | Defense - 7 Noah Salazar 6-0 170 Sr. WR-DB Logan Broomfield 6-2 215 Jr. OL-DL Tre Garcia 5-9 165 Sr. QB Jarin Gomez 5-9 185 Sr. FB-DL Bryce Isly 5-10 150 Sr. RB-DB Eric Malecki 6-0 225 Jr. C Sam Logan 5-10 210 So. OL Tanner Hull 6-2 195 Sr. TE-DL Mattieau Cedillo 6-0 290 Sr. DL 5-10 190 Sr. LB LAST SEASON (2-7) Tanner Smith Conner Damato 5-10 150 Sr. DB Halstead L 7-22 Hoisington L 14-28 Smoky Valley L 6-8 RECORD TRACKER Holcomb W 27-7 2018 - 2-7 / 2017 - 7-3 / 2016 - 6-4 Hugoton L 20-42 2015 - 4-6 / 2014 - 1-8 Larned W 20-6 Kingman L 14-31 FAST FACT Pratt L 14-49 Three top newcomers for the Panthers Scott City L 0-3 average 6-foot-1, 273 pounds on the OL. 9-6 - At Halstead 9-13 - Hoisington 9-20 - At Smoky Valley 9-27 - At Holcomb 10-4 - Hugoton 10-11 - Larned 10-18 - Kingman 10-25 - At Pratt 11-1 - Playoff game

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RB-FS OG-DE LB LB WR WR OT

Mascot - Vikings | Class - 3A | District - 5

9-6 - At Larned 9-13 - Haven 9-20 - Nickerson 9-27 - At Hesston 10-4 - Clay Center 10-11 - At Chapman 10-18 - At Halstead 10-25 - Rock Creek 11-1 - Play-in game

Offense - 1 | Defense - 3 Andrew Peters 5-10 160 Sr. SS Raleigh Wilson 6-1 180 Sr. LB Dax Hopp 6-2 195 Sr. OT-DT

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 10-1 / 2017 - 9-2 / 2016 - 8-3 2015 - 2-7 / 2014 - 5-5

FAST FACT The Vikings have a record of 27-6 over the last three seasons.

LAST SEASON (10-1) Larned Haven Nickerson Hesston Clay Center Chapman Halstead Rock Creek Cheney Hesston Pratt

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46-7 44-0 8-6 28-0 46-14 30-22 20-14 32-0 43-6 22-14 0-46

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TRINITY ACADEMY Mascot - Knights | Class - 3A | District - 6

THE COACH: Wes Miller (2nd year, 1-8) THE SCHEDULE

LAST SEASON (1-8)

9-6 - At Conway Springs 9-13 - Chaparral 9-20 - Garden Plain 9-27 - At Collegiate 10-4 - Andale 10-11 - Clearwater 10-18 - At Cheney 10-25 - At Haven 11-1 - Play-in game

Conway Springs Chaparral Garden Plain Collegiate Andale Clearwater Cheney Haven Clay Center

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RETURNING STARTERS

Offense - 8 | Defense - 9 ark Hedstrom 6-1 175 Sr. WR-DB Grant Dunham 5-11 215 Sr. DL Jake Flesher 6-2 210 Sr. OL=DL Isaac Osborne 6-0 205 Sr. OL-DL Jackson May 6-2 205 Sr. OL-LB Joe Vigilius 6-2 185 Sr. RB-LB Ethan Rains -- -- Sr. WR-DB E.J. Cooper 5-10 170 Sr. WR-LB Cal Kelly 6-5 210 Sr. WR-DB

7-48 7-49 14-56 20-56 0-56 13-35 15-37 27-8 15-40

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 1-8 / 2017 - 4-5 / 2016 - 3-6 2015 - 6-3 / 2014 - 6-3

FAST FACT

The Knights play one of the toughest schedules in Class 3A.

COLLEGIATE

Mascot - Spartans | Class - 3A | District - 6

THE COACH: Troy Black (First Year) THE SCHEDULE 9-6 - At Wellington 9-13 - Rose Hill 9-20 - At Mulvane 9-27 - Trinity Academy 10-4 - at Cheney 10-11 - Andale 10-18 - Haven 10-25 - At Clearwater 11-1 - Playoff game

RETURNING STARTERS

LAST SEASON (5-5)

Wellington Rose Hill Mulvane Trinity Academy Cheney Andale Haven Clearwater Hesston

L W W W W L W W L

0-32 36-3 42-22 56-20 28-7 0-55 46-8 35-28 28-42

Offense - 8 | Defense - 7 Connor Allen 6-1 230 Aidan Walsh 5-10 183 Jacob Chugg 5-9 170 Nick Herrman 5-11 180 Nate Egan 6-0 225 Clay Gagnon 5-8 195 Jack Fox 6-4 205 Michael Fair 6-1 185 Kobe Turner 5-10 160 Charlie Goree 6-1 165 Colton Weaver 6-0 260 Ibrahim Krichati 6-3 260 Reagan Wetzel 6-0 190

Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr.

OL-DL RB-LB WR-DB DL OL K DB DL DB WR OL OL P

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 6-3 / 2017 - 5-5 / 2016 - 7-4 2015 - 13-1 / 2014 - 10-2

FAST FACT

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Conway Springs’ (from left) Kyler Alloway, Collin Koester, Peyton Winter and Jonathan Wright help form one of the best defenses in Class 2A. (Photo by Dale Stelz)

Conway Springs’ defense was robust last year, could be better this year

By Matt Browning VYPE Kansas correspondent The Conway Springs football team allowed a robust 13.8 points per game last season, and opponents scored fewer than 10 points five times.

Much of the reason for that defensive domination was a secondary that is as versatile as any in the area.

And with inexperience abound on defensive line to start the season, having four starters returning in the defensive backfield will allow the Cardinals to not lose much of a beat from last season.

“This group (the secondary) is a versatile group,” said Conway Springs coach Matt Biehler, who is in his 11th year as the head of the program. “All of them can play safety or corner.”

Leading the way for the Cardinals is senior Peyton Winter, who recorded 73 tackles, six tackles for a loss and four interceptions on his way to being selected second team AllCentral Plains League.

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Kyler Alloway, who is an athletic cornerback that started every game last season, joins Winter as dynamic playmakers and valuable leaders in the secondary for Conway Springs.

“It is important to be good leaders for the younger players,” Winter said. “Because in tough situations, there have to be players who can step up.”

Adding to Winter and Alloway are a pair of other athletic players, Cody Jones and Garrett Robinson, who can play all over the field.

“These guys are very seasoned,” Biehler said. “They were a part of a great defense last season.”

One of the many perks of having varsity players returning is the chance to expand schemes and add to the playbook, something Biehler is excited about for the 2019 campaign.

“We have been able to add a few things,” Biehler said.

Peyton Winter (left) and Kyler Alloway are part of a centerpiece Conway Springs defense.

(Photo by Dale Stelz)

“And these guys have hit the ground running with whatever we want to do.”

The secondary will be asked to shoulder much of the load on defense early in the season as the Cardinals are replacing their entire defensive line.

Add in the early portion of the schedule, which features playoff teams in two of the first four weeks, including Hutchinson Trinity Catholic, which went 10-2 last year, and Conway Springs will need to find answers up front in a hurry.

“That is the thing we need to do first; develop both of the lines,” Biehler said.

“But the secondary and linebackers have another year under their belt.”

Very few teams in the state rival Conway Springs’ success over the past 25 seasons, as the Cardinals have made the playoffs 19 times in that span, including winning a state championship seven times (1998, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2008 and 2011).

They also have a record of 230-30 since 1997.

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Conway Springs coach Matt Biehler gives instructions to his team during a game last season. Biehler’s Cardinals should have one of the top teams in 2A after reaching the quarterfinals last season. (Photo by Dale Stelz)

Last season, Conway Springs was the sectional runner-up, losing to eventual Class 2A champion Phillipsburg.

Winter understands the rich history of the Cardinals program and also knows he plays a part in laying the foundation for the future of the program.

“We want to set a good example as to how things should be,” Winter said. “We want the younger kids to see how to take over the program.”

Conway Springs’ Kyler Alloway, Collin Koester, Peyton Winter and Jonathan Wright play a little “hot potato” with a football. (Photo by Dale Stelz)

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SURGING CELTICS

The Hutchinson Trinity Catholic football team runs onto the field before a 2018 game against Chaparral in Hutchinson.

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By Brad Hallier VYPE Kansas Editor In Chief Jordan Bell spent his first four years at Hutchinson Trinity Catholic building toward last season.

A large, talented and deep class didn’t disappoint, as it finished a good four-year run with a 9-2 record in 2018. The Celtics won the Heart of America League, beat perennial power Garden Plain twice, and only lost to Conway Springs and Hoisington.

Bell doesn’t anticipate rebuilding seasons. He wants to sustain a program that can win games and advance well into November annually, even this year with just two starters returning and eight lettermen back.

“We want to keep doing what our core values are, day in and day out,” Bell said. “Yes, we lose a lot of experience, and a lot of these guys haven’t played meaningful snaps on Friday, but they all know the expectations with the Trinity Catholic football program. We still set high expectations.”

There is still ample talent, especially at linebacker. Juniors Evan Remar and Miles Friday were starters last year and combined for 132 tackles.

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Hutchinson Trinity Catholic’s Evan Remar (3) brings down Chaparral quarterback Jake Burke. (Photo by Bre Rogers) Remar is expected to take over at quarterback. Junior running back/linebacker Andrew Bergmeier saw plenty of action on both sides of the ball.

“It’s been pretty energetic,” Remar said about summer workouts. “There are a lot of new faces, but we’re showing these guys how to work like we do. They’ve worked hard too.”

While graduation took a toll on the Celtics, there is precedent for Bell’s hope to sustain a winning program annually. The 2009 and 2010 teams each reached the Class 3A state quarterfinals.

The Celtics have had just three losing seasons since 2004 and have won playoff games in six of those seasons.

“Everyone expects us to be down this year,” Bergmeier said.

“We’ve all grown up together, and we’ve played together under the lights. We’ll be ready.”

Around the area in 2A Conway Springs almost always contends, and this year should be no different. With 14 seniors who have ample experience, including linebackers Jonathan Wright, Collin Koester and Josh Koester, the Cardinals will be tough to score on.

After winning a district championship, Douglass has high hopes with four starters and 11 lettermen back. That was Douglass’ best season since 1996, and with some promising young players, this could be the genesis of a strong era of Bulldog football. Keylan Jones, a senior wide receiver/defensive back, is one of the top two-way players in the area.

Garden Plain was victim of a brutal district, but still qualified for the playoffs, had a winning record and advanced to the second round. With six offensive and four defensive starters

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Prep Performance of the Month Hutchinson Trinity Catholic coaches, including head coach Jordan Bell (right) celebrate after a 2018 win against Chaparral. (Photo by Bre Rogers)

back, the Owls should be able to at least replicate late year’s success.

Quarterback/defensive back Matt Pauly brings vast experience, while wide receiver/defensive back Trey Smith and running back/linebacker John Nowak are returning two-way staters.

Southeast of Saline won eight games, including a playoff game, and is poised for another strong season. Junior Jaxson Gebhardt was an all-state quarterback is one of the top returning players in the state.

Junior wide receive/linebacker Tyler Breeding was a top target, while junior Bryant Banks is a reliable running back. If an inexperienced line develops, the Trojans will be strong again.

Tate Herrenbruck, Salina Sacred Heart Tate, who is starting his senior year at Sacred Heart, had another great summer of golf. He finished second in the 17-year-old flight at the Kansas Boys Junior Amateur Championship in Wellington. He shot a three-round score of 219, which led to a seventh-place overall finish. Then, at the Kansas Amateur Match Play Championship at Milburn Country Club in Overland Park, Tate reached the quarterfinals. His round-of-16 win came in thrilling fashion, a 20-hole victory against Garden City's Sion Audrain.

TRINITY CATHOLIC

Mascot - Celtics | Class - 2A | District - 6

THE COACH: Jordan Bell (6th year, 31-18) THE SCHEDULE 9-6 - Marion 9-13 - At Inman 9-20 - At Ell-Saline 9-27 - Conway Springs 10-4 - Garden Plain 10-11 - At Independent 10-18 - Remington 10-25 - At Chaparral 11-1 - Play-in game

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 6 | Defense - 4 Matt Pauly 5-11 170 Trey Smith 6-1 180 Marek Rex 6-3 185 Jordan Thomas 6-2 170 John Nowak 5-9 210 Isaac Quintero 6-0 280 Anthony Hays 5-10 200

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr.

QB-DB WR-DB WR TE RB-LB OL LB

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26-0 38-0 8-6 8-22 20-7 52-0 24-6 26-22 58-0 16-7 0-30

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 9-2 / 2017 - 6-4 / 2016 - 5-4 2015 - 3-6 / 2014 - 8-2

FAST FACT The Celtics’ nine wins last year were their most since the 2010 season.

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CHAPARRAL

THE COACH: Colton Koenigs (First Year)

THE COACH: Jordan Moshier (First Year)

THE SCHEDULE

THE SCHEDULE

Mascot - Dragons | Class - 2A | District - 5

9-5 - Inman 9-13 - Kingman 9-20 - At Independent 9-27 - At Cherryvale 10-4 - At Neodesha 10-11 - Fredonia 10-18 - At Eureka 10-25 - Douglass 11-1 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (4-5) Inman Kingman Independent Cherryvale Neodesha Fredonia Eureka Douglass Trinity Catholic Smoky Valley

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Mascot - Roadrunners | Class - 2A | District - 6

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 7 | Defense - 8 Luke Baker 6-2 185 Eli Wiseman 5-8 170 Gerardo Rivera 5-6 155 Tim Bible 6-2 180 Trevor Stanley 6-0 200 Nolan Reynolds 6-1 230 Brycent Ashley 5-10 185 Enrique Montano 5-10 185 Austin Hilton 6-2 180 Braydon Stephenson 5-10 170

36-37 (ot) 18-56 42-14 41-40 33-27 (ot) 23-28 27-26 (ot) 14-65 0-58 14-22

Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. So. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr.

RB-LB RB-DB RB-LB WR-DB OL-DL OL LB OL LB DB

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 4-5 / 2017 - 2-7 / 2016 - 2-7 2015 - 0-9 / 2014 - 0-9

FAST FACT The Dragons came close to their first winning season since 2011.

9-6 - At Kingman 9-13 - At Trinity Academy 9-20 - Cheney 9-27 - At Independent 10-4 - Remington 10-11 - At Garden Plain 10-18 - At Conway Springs 10-25 - Trinity Catholic 11-1 - Playoff game

RETURNING STARTERS

Offense - 1 | Defense - 2 Iverson Bello 5-6 165 Sr. LB Eric Helms 6-0 180 Sr. LB Gage Berry 6-2 210 Sr. OL

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 7-3 / 2017 - 6-3 / 2016 - 9-2 2015 - 6-3 / 2014 - 9-2

LAST SEASON (7-3) Kingman Trinity Academy Cheney Independent At Remington Garden Plain Conway Springs Trinity Catholic Fredonia Conway Springs

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FAST FACT Moshier replaces Justin Burke, who was the Roadrunners’ head coach for nine seasons.

49-23 49-7 42-14 62-14 48-22 30-21 23-53 22-26 55-0 14-21

CONWAY SPRINGS

DOUGLASS

THE COACH: Matt Biehler (11th year, 97-16)

THE COACH: Kelley Sayahnejad (5th year, 15-23)

THE SCHEDULE

THE SCHEDULE

Mascot - Cardinals | Class - 2A | District - 6

9-6 - Trinity Academy 9-13 - At Cheney 9-20 - At Kingman 9-27 - At Trinity Catholic 10-4 - Independent 10-11 - At Remington 10-18 - Chaparral 10-25 - At Garden Plain 11-1 - Playoff game

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RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 7 | Defense - 8 Peyton Winter 5-11 160 Collin Koester 6-0 180 Joshua Koester 6-1 170 Jonathan Wright 6-2 180 Dawson Martin 5-11 260

Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr.

RB-DB QB-LB TE-LB RB-DB OL

RECORD TRACKER

LAST SEASON (4-5) Trinity Academy Cheney Kingman Trinity Catholic Independent Remington Chaparral Garden Plain Eureka Chaparral Phillipsburg

Mascot - Bulldogs | Class - 2A | District - 5

48-7 28-7 38-21 22-8 62-14 68-20 53-23 28-7 66-6 21-14 24-25

2018 - 10-1 / 2017 - 10-1 / 2016 - 7-2 2015 - 6-4 / 2014 - 8-2

FAST FACT The Cardinals have reached the state playoffs 19 times in the last 22 years.

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Offense - 7 | Defense - 8 Peyton Winter 5-11 160 Collin Koester 6-0 180 Joshua Koester 6-1 170 Jonathan Wright 6-2 180 Dawson Martin 5-11 260

Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr.

RB-DB QB-LB TE-LB RB-DB OL

RECORD TRACKER

LAST SEASON (7-2) Independent Garden Plain Marion Neodesha Eureka Cherryvale Fredonia Belle Plaine Garden Plain

RETURNING STARTERS

36-14 0-31 50-38 60-14 28-6 44-8 42-21 65-14 6-45

2018 - 7-2 / 2017 - 3-7 / 2016 - 3-7 2015 - 2-7 / 2014 - 2-7

FAST FACT The Bulldogs’ 7-2 record last year produced the first winning season since 1996.

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LYONS

Mascot - Bearcats | Class - 2A | District - 8

Mascot - Lions | Class - 2A | District - 7

THE COACH: Josh Homolka (3rd year, 8-10)

THE COACH: Andy Gwennap (First Year)

THE SCHEDULE

THE SCHEDULE

9-6 - Russell 9-13 - At Republic County 9-20 - Sacred Heart 9-27 - At Minneapolis 10-4 - Hoisington 10-11 - At Phillipsburg 10-18 - Norton 10-25 - At TMP-Marian 11-1 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (4-5) Russell Republic County Sacred Heart Minneapolis Hoisington Phillipsburg Norton TMP-Marian Cimarron

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13-24 55-22 7-9 13-14 14-48 3-48 17-35 48-0 14-52

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 8 | Defense - 7 Brendon Tripp 6-1 235 Avery Haxton 6-2 200 Kash Travnichek 5-10 170 Morgan Kelley 5-11 175 Luke Dunn 6-1 205 Gavin Tully 6-0 180 Sam Farthing 5-8 190 Tyler Walford -- -Clayton Vague 5-11 195

Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr.

OL-DL LB SB-LB QB-CB TE-DL OL-DL OL OL-DL FB-DL

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - | Defense Not Available

9-6 - At Haven 9-13 - At Hillsboro 9-20 - Halstead 9-27 - Sterling 10-4 - Ellinwood 10-11 - At SW Heights 10-18 - Cimarron 10-25 - At Lakin 11-1 - Playoff game

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 0-9 / 2017 - 0-9 / 2016 - 0-9 2015 - 3-7 / 2014 - 1-8

FAST FACT Lyons will look to pick up its first victory since the 2015 season.

LAST SEASON (4-5)

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 2-7 / 2017 - 6-3 / 2016 - 5-4 2015 - 5-4 / 2014 - 5-5

FAST FACT Back-to-back losses by three points sent EHS spiraling in the wrong direction in 2018.

Haven Hillsboro Halstead Sterling Ellinwood SW Heights Cimarron Lakin TMP-Marian

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10-28 0-42 0-64 21-55 3-34 3-38 0-60 7-46 12-45

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STERLING

Mascot - Trojans | Class - 2A | District - 4

Mascot - Black Bears | Class - 2A | District - 7

THE COACH: Mitch Gebhardt (10th year, 55-32)

THE COACH: Derek Schneider (3rd year, 9-8)

THE SCHEDULE 9-6 - Sacred Heart 9-13 - At Beloit 9-20 - Russell 9-27 - At St. Marys 10-4 - Rossville 10-11 - At Mission Valley 10-18 - Riley County 10-25 - At Council Grove 11-1 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (4-5) Sacred Heart Beloit Russell St. Marys Rossville Mission Valley Riley County Council Grove Nemaha Central Riley County

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39-0 14-13 28-14 35-0 6-32 48-20 23-21 21-16 26-13 14-33

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 8 | Defense - 7 Seth Eklund 5-10 155 Tyler Breeding 6-0 170 Sterling Harp 5-9 200 Jaxson Gebhardt 6-0 175 Bryant Banks 6-2 208 Eli Harris 6-2 190 Sterling Harp 5-9 210 Raef Boley 5-8 150

Sr. Jr. So. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr.

THE SCHEDULE WR-DB WR-LB OL QB RB-LB WR-LB OL-DL RB-DB

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 8-2 / 2017 - 4-5 / 2016 - 7-3 2015 - 7-3 / 2014 - 7-3

FAST FACT The Trojans’ eight wins last year were the most since the 2011 season.

9-6 - Ell-Saline 9-13 - Marion 9-20 - At Sedgwick 9-27 - At Lyons 10-4 - At Cimarron 10-11 - Ellinwood 10-18 - Lakin 10-25 - At SW Heights 11-1 - Play-in game

LAST SEASON (3-6) Ell-Saline Marion Sedgwick Lyons Cimarron Ellinwood Lakin SW Heights Hoisington

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RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 6 | Defense - 8 Brady Myers 6-1 175 Caden Webb 6-1 210 Alan Anderson 5-11 165 Logan Weigel 6-3 175 Cade Wilkey 5-9 140 Bryan Montoya 6-0 240 Cody Royer 5-9 150 Kaz Comley -- --

7-48 13-36 8-47 55-21 19-74 34-6 22-38 42-34 (ot) 13-38

Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So.

QB-LB OL-DL RB-DB DB RB-DB OL-DL RB-DB DB

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 3-6 / 2017 - 6-2 / 2016 - 6-4 2015 - 4-5 / 2014 - 0-9

FAST FACT Sterling played just 8 games last year after the Ell-Saline game was canceled.

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THE COACH: Ken Dusenbury (5th year, 32-10)

THE COACH: Eric Swenson (2nd year, 0-9)

THE SCHEDULE

THE SCHEDULE

Mascot - Owls | Class - 2A | District - 6

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 6 | Defense - 4 Matt Pauly 5-11 170 Trey Smith 6-1 180 Marek Rex 6-3 185 Jordan Thomas 6-2 170 John Nowak 5-9 210 Isaac Quintero 6-0 280 Anthony Hays 5-10 200

9-6 - Cheney 9-13 - At Douglass 9-20 - At Trinity Academy 9-27 - Remington 10-4 - At Trinity Catholic 10-11 - Chaparral 10-18 - At Independent 10-25 - Conway Springs 11-1 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (6-4) Cheney Douglass Trinity Academy Remington Trinity Catholic Chaparral Independent Conway Springs Douglass Trinity Catholic

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Mascot - Panthers | Class - 2A | District - 6

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr.

QB-DB WR-DB WR TE RB-LB OL LB

RECORD TRACKER

15-12 31-0 56-14 42-12 7-20 21-30 52-12 7-28 45-6 7-16

2018 - 6-4 / 2017 - 7-2 / 2016 - 10-2 2015 - 9-2 / 2014 - 4-5

FAST FACT The Owls’ four losses were to teams with a combined record of 26-6.

9-6 - At Douglass 9-13 - At Sedgwick 9-20 - Belle Plaine 9-27 - Chaparral 10-4 - At Conway Springs 10-11 - Trinity Catholic 10-18 - Garden Plain 10-25 - At Remington 11-1 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (0-9) Douglass Sedgwick Belle Plaine Chaparral Conway Springs Trinity Catholic Garden Plain Remington Neodesha

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14-36 14-52 14-42 14-62 14-62 0-52 12-52 14-43 14-29

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 6 | Defense - 8 Brady Myers 6-1 175 Caden Webb 6-1 210 Alan Anderson 5-11 165 Logan Weigel 6-3 175 Cade Wilkey 5-9 140 Bryan Montoya 6-0 240 Cody Royer 5-9 150 Kaz Comley -- --

2018 - 0-9 / 2017 - 1-9 / 2016 - 7-3 2015 - 4-7 / 2014 - 2-7

FAST FACT Independent qualified for the playoffs five out of six years from 2012-17.

REMINGTON

Mascot - Lions | Class - 2A | District - 8

Mascot - Broncos | Class - 2A | District - 6

THE COACH: Thomas Flax (First Year))

THE COACH: Simon McKee (2nd year, 2-7)

THE SCHEDULE

THE SCHEDULE

LAST SEASON (4-5) Republic County Sacred Heart Beloit Ellsworth Norton Hoisington TMP-Marian Phillipsburg Ellinwood

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RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 6 | Defense - 6 Derek Freel 6-1 170 Cooper Thompson 5-11 185 Kaden Griffin 6-1 180 Crew Martin 5-10 170 Keyon Baccus 6-0 205 John Nelson 5-11 150 Trenton Moeckel 5-9 155

46-8 20-17 (ot) 18-56 14-13 7-39 6-41 7-14 6-61 58-8

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr.

QB OL-LB WR-DB FB-LB OL-DE WR-DB DB

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 4-5 / 2017 - 2-7 / 2016 - 1-8 2015 - 0-9 / 2014 - 8-4

FAST FACT The Lions basely missed a winning season last year for just the second time since 2009.

9-6 - At Sedgwick 9-13 - Ell-Saline 9-20 - Inman 9-27 - At Garden Plain 10-4 - At Chaparral 10-11 - Conway Springs 10-18 - At Trinity Catholic 10-25 - Independent 11-1 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (2-7) Sedgwick Ell-Saline Inman Garden Plain Chaparral Conway Springs Trinity Catholic Independent Cherryvale

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6-46 6-48 6-21 12-42 12-48 20-68 6-24 43-14 26-0

QB-LB OL-DL RB-DB DB RB-DB OL-DL RB-DB DB

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MINNEAPOLIS

9-6 - Republic County 9-13 - At Sacred Heart 9-20 - At Beloit 9-27 - Ellsworth 10-4 - At Norton 10-11 - At Hoisington 10-18 - TMP-Marian 10-25 - Phillipsburg 11-1 - Playoff game

Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So.

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Offense - 5 | Defense - 6 Trayce Thiessen 5-10 145 Cole Sommers 5-11 165 Paul Fasnacht 5-8 165 Garrett Hinz 6-2 235 Jacob Sommers 6-0 230 Max Reese 5-9 170 Trayce Thiessen 5-10 145 Owen Thiel 5-9 170 Austin Bell --Julian Lewandowski 5-8 150

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. Sr.

WR-DB WR-DB RB-LB OL-DL OL-DL WR-DB WR-DB RB-LB OL-DL P-DL

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 2-7 / 2017 - 1-8 / 2016 - 2-7 2015 - 1-8 / 2014 - 4-5

FAST FACT Seven of the Broncos’ eight regularseason opponents won six or more games last year.

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Student of the Month Nathan Shober – Inman HS Osgood-Schlatter disease isn’t fun for anyone, but especially a high school athlete like Inman junior Nathan Shober. Activity can cause the knee pain to flare up, and rest helps. Shober says surgery isn’t an option, and the knee pain is something he will most likely have to live with. But in order to get the most out of football and track, Shober visits Advanced Physical Therapy in McPherson.

“PT helps,” Nathan says. “It recently starting flaring up, so I wasn’t able to run or squat for awhile. A mix of PT and rest helps.”

With ample rest and therapy, Shober is able to rarely has to miss games or track events. He credits the staff at Advanced Physical Therapy for working with him through monotonous exercises.

“They try to make it as fun as possible,” Nathan says. “They’re all really nice people.”

Anterior knee pain has many causes.

By Evan Reinert, PT, DPT. Often medical professionals and patients are worried about ligaments, tendons, or patella tracking issues. While these are all related causes of anterior knee pain, there can be an underlying problem that goes unaddressed. One of the most commonly forgotten causes of anterior knee pain is the infrapatellar fat pad or Hoffa’s fat pad. Hoffa was the first person to describe this structure in literature.

While it has been proven that the infrapatellar fat pad has a large concentration of nerve endings and can be a generator of pain, clinicians can overlook this structure as the cause of other knee conditions. At times there can even be imaging performed that shows no structural damage inside the knee despite the patient’s reports of severe pain.

Typically, there is two mechanisms of injury for the infrapatellar fat pad. The first is macro trauma where there is a direct blow either from a fall or other object to the knee. What a blow of this nature will lead to the infrapatellar fat pad is suspected as a cause of the symptoms. The second is microtrauma where the infrapatellar fat pad can be pinched between the patella and tibia. The repetitive small irritation can lead to large-scale problems. As the infrapatellar fat pad becomes inflamed, swelling can take place. The swelling can alter the way the patella tracks during movement.

There are several methods of treatment that can be used to address the pain from fat pad inflammation. However, the irritation typically comes from an underlying issue like muscle tightness, altered movement patterns, muscle weakness, or hypermobility. These causes are usually referred to as mechanical causes of pain. Other causes are often referred to as metabolic causes like obesity or osteoarthritis.

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PARKS’ PLACE

Ell-Saline’s Luke Parks (left) looks to cut up field during a game last season against Sedgwick.

Ell-Saline senior is a stellar two-way threat

By Emmie Boese VYPE Kansas Correspondent When it comes to players who excel on both sides of the line of scrimmage, Ell-Saline’s Luke Parks, a senior running back and outside linebacker, is one to keep an eye out for.

Parks was named second team all-Heart of America League at running back last season and first team all- league on defense.

On defense last season, he led the Cardinals in solo and assisted tackles with 52 solo and 33 assisted tackles. He also had three forced fumbles and four fumbles recovered. On offense, Parks led the team with 972 all-purpose yards, 545 yards rushing, 280 yards receiving and 11 touchdowns.

Parks is known to be a tough player who works hard in the weight room. His coach, Terry King said that he is not your

average high school weightlifter. He said he works all the areas that are important to his game, which contributes to his success on the field as a two-way player.

“He works for speed, agility, and quickness, he does a lot of things,” King said. “He’s not a very big kid but if you take a look at him, he looks very good. He runs the ball and tackles well.”

Parks is also a well-driven player that sets many goals.

One of the goals that Parks has for himself is improving the amount of tackles he has at the end of the season.

“I want to break 80 tackles,” Parks said.

Parks said that he hasn’t known any different when it comes to playing on both sides of the line of scrimmage. He said he has played both ways since before middle school.

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“I enjoy it because of downtime, and you get good experiences of the game on both sides of the ball,” Parks said. “I’ve done it for my whole football career.”

Parks is a two-sport athlete. He also runs track in the spring.

King said that the overall work that Parks puts into the weight room, and on the field, is a player that many of his teammates look up to. He also said that getting in the weight room to be successful in the Ell-Saline area has been a struggle lately for many of his players due to working on the farm or being away.

“I think that his team kind of idolizes the way he plays football,” King said. “Right now, we kind of struggle to get kids in the weight room. It’s kind of a hard sell to get kids committed anymore. I think the kids that want to play football look up to him.”

Despite his success on the football field, Parks will not be playing football after he graduates. He will instead be enlisting in the military. He said he hopes that his last year on the field will reflect his team’s hard work, and the friendships he’s made.

“This year I want to get deep into the playoffs, compete with better teams in the state,” Parks said.

Ell-Saline’s Luke Parks (jumping right) tries to snag the ball during a 2018 game against Sedgwick.

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A New Chapter

Inman’s Nate Shober (7), Derick Johnson (16), Jacob Koop (65), Jace Doerkson (15) and Sam Kleinherenbrink (3) are among the returning players from last year’s 6-4 team that enjoyed a playoff appearance.

Inman football made rare playoff appearance last year and brings back bulk of that team.

By Jim Misunas VYPE Kansas Correspondent Inman wrote a great chapter for the Teutons’ first football playoff trip in 15 years.

Now, the Teutons want to build on last year’s playoff story that ended in a 53-10 loss to Elkhart in the Class 1A playoffs.

Inman, 6-4 last year, owns seven playoff trips in its history, highlighted by a semifinal loss to eventual state champion Sharon Springs, 24-6 in 1991. The Teutons return nine defensive and six offensive starters. Inman is 6-7 all-time in the playoffs.

Inman coach Lance Sawyer led Attica/Argonia to back-to-back Eight-Man 2 state runner-up finishes in 2014 and 2015 to champion Victoria.

“We take a ton of confidence from last season, the best year Inman has seen in 15 years,” Sawyer said. “We’ve realized we need to play physical on both sides of the ball.”

The Teutons are undersized weight-wise, but feature an athletic team, led by

(Photos by Kendall Shaw) Jace Doerkson is a sophomore quarterback/ defensive back.

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1A PREVIEW (Photos by Kendall Shaw) Jacob Koop, a senior lineman, is a state-champion power lifter.

QB-DB Jace Doerksen, RB-LB Luke Shober, C Jacob Roop, RB-LB Justin Schroeder and WR-DB Derick Johnson.

“We’re fast and athletic,” Sawyer said. “Our guys continue to dedicate themselves to the weight room. Our growth has been tremendous.

We’re as strong as any team I’ve coached. We are ready to see the results on the football field.”

Shober and Schroeder headline a run-oriented offense. QB Doerksen and WR Johnson lead the passing game.

“Running the ball and stopping the run will be our main priority in 2019,” Sawyer said. “We will continue to get better on both sides of the ball.”

The district features Sedgwick, Sublette and Meade. Sawyer expects Hutchinson Trinity Catholic to be the Teutons’ biggest challenge during the regular season.

Around Class 1A Sedgwick has reached the playoffs 14 times, including four times in the state quarterfinals. Smith Center ended Sedgwick’s 9-2 season with a 61-27 victory in the quarterfinals last year.

Sedgwick returns six defensive and six offensive veterans from a nohuddle, spread formation offense that showcases the quarterback. QB Lance Hoffsommer inherits the duties from four-year starter Hooper Schroeder. RB Kale Schroeder (233 rushing; 768 receiving, 4 TDs) and WR Mason Lacey (476 yards, 6 TDs) will key the offense.

Creighton Park, Gannon Resnik and Sam Culp headline the offensive line.

“We return two big-play offensive players in Kale Schroeder and Mason Lacy,” said Sedgwick coach Jeff Werner. “We’ll have very good team speed on both sides of the ball. We return three key offensive line starters.”

LB Lacey (8 tackles per game) and LB Gannon Resnik will lead the defense.

“The defense has good team speed and will play an attacking style,” Werner said. “Our defense will slant and stunt on every play. Our key is to play downhill and run to the football.”

Werner considers Hutchinson Trinity Catholic and Ell-Saline the top Heart of America League contenders.

Marion has reached the playoffs 12 times with an all-time record of 7-12. Wichita Collegiate beat the Warriors 28-6 in the 1994 state championship game.

Marion finished 2-7 last season and returns six offensive and six defensive starters. LB Luke Lanning is an All-Heart of America League veteran. Two-way starters are RB-LB Jaxton Tracy, G-DE Todd Palic and G-DT Matthew Christensen. QB Will Alleven and RB Hunter Helmer and RB Anthony Brooks will bolster the backfield.

“Our biggest strength is experience in the offensive line with Matt Christensen, Todd Palci and Luke Lanning,” said Marion coach Shaun Craft. “On the defensive side, we started figuring things out in Districts. Hopefully, that will carry over.”

Marion’s biggest challenge is a squad that may feature just 20 players. The district features Hillsboro, Olpe and Bluestem.

“We should be able to compete in the league and make a run in the playoffs if we stay healthy,” Craft said.

Ell-Saline doesn’t want to see rival Plainville in the 1A state playoffs after losing 31-28 and 27-20 in two overtimes the past two seasons.

Plainville beat Ell-Saline in overtime on a controversial finish marred by inaccurate down and distance on the field and on a last-play field goal.

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Ell-Saline is well equipped for an encore playoff performance keyed by 10 players with starting experience.

WR Sawyer Kramer is a threat along with WR Treyton Peterson and Owen Bradley.

C-DT Colton Bunting, RG-DT Carter Underwood, NG Eli Hopkins DL Jesus Calzada and DE Caleb Hammonds provide the Cardinals with several experienced linemen.

Ell-Saline is 17-18 all-time in the playoffs, highlighted by the 1989 Eight-Man I state championship in a 14-12 victory over Northern Valley. Olpe beat the Cardinals 26-24 in the 2014 2-1A state championship game.

Derick Johnson is a junior wide receiver/defensive back.

Sam Kleinherenbrink is a senior defensive back.

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Coaching the fundamentals is always a part of the first practice.

First day of conditioning. Never fun but a must for all players.

Salina South players receive instructions on the first day of practice.

A little break from practice, and the sun, was welcome for Salina South players.

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Is that rain about to fall? No just a football.

LL AREA FOOTBALL TEAMS GOOD LUCK ED!) AS THE SEASON GETS STARTED

A brief respite from the work and heat.

Salina South football players pay attention during its first practice of the season.

Salina South Cougars hitting the pads hard on the first day.

The perspiration didn’t make holding onto the ball any easier.

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ELL-SALINE

Mascot - Cardinals | Class - 1A | District - 5

THE COACH: Terry King (21st year, 108-89) THE SCHEDULE 9-6 - At Sterling 9-13 - At Remington 9-20 - Trinity Catholic 9-27 - Sedgwick 10-4 - At Inman 10-11 - Republic County 10-18 - At Sacred Heart 10-25 - At Smith Center 11-1 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (7-3) Sterling Remington Trinity Catholic At Sedgwick Inman Republic County Sacred Heart Smith Center LaCrosse Plainville

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48-7 48-6 6-8 27-13 50-20 55-14 14-9 8-15 56-12 28-31

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 9 | Defense - 9 Luke Parks 5-10 175 Owen Bradley 5-10 170 Caleb Hammonds 6-3 195 Sawyer Kramer 5-8 140 Treyton Peterson 6-1 165 Noah Hopkins 5-10 260 Carter Underwood 5-11 200 Colton Bunting 6-2 260 Ty Chalmers 5-11 190 Eli Hopkins 5-11 185

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr.

RB-SS RB-LB TE-LB SB-CB WR-FS C OG-DT OT-DT LB NG

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 7-3 / 2017 - 8-2 / 2016 - 3-6 2015 - 3-6 / 2014 - 9-4

FAST FACT The Cardinals’ three losses last season were by 2, 7 and 3 points.

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KSHSAA Teams to Welcome Preseason Jamborees.

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By Brad Hallier VYPE Kansas Editor In Chief Preseason football is coming to Kansas high schools.

Well, sort of. For the first time, schools within the Kansas State High School Activities Association were allowed to schedule preseason football jamborees, in effort to help teams better prepare for the season, which starts the Thursday and Friday after Labor Day. Preseason jamborees will consist of at least three teams but no more than four. There are limits and restrictions, such as running a maximum of 36 offensive plays per team and no special teams or kicking, but this is something many coaches and athletic directors have clamored for years.

Now, coaches and teams won’t be as uncertain going into the season opener.

Before, many schools would host an intrasquad scrimmage, but for smaller schools, or schools that struggle with numbers, this wasn’t always viable. For an 11-man team with, say, just 25 players out for football, a preseason scrimmage might be difficult as many first-string players start on offense and defense.

For 11-man schools with fewer than 22 players, or eight-man schools with fewer than 16 players, a preseason intrasquad scrimmage was almost impossible.

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HILLSBORO

THE COACH: Ethan Haworth (First Year)

THE COACH: Demetrius Cox (First Year)

THE SCHEDULE

THE SCHEDULE

Mascot - Lions | Class - 1A | District - 2

RETURNING STARTERS

9-6 - Eureka 9-13 - Cherryvale 9-20 - At Fredonia 9-27 - Pleasanton 10-4 - At Yates Center 10-11 - Olpe 10-18 - At Hillsboro 10-25 - At Marion 11-1 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (1-8) Eureka Cherryvale Fredonia Pleasanton Yates Center Olpe Hillsboro Marion Colgan

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Mascot - Trojans | Class - 1A | District - 2

Offense - 9 | Defense - 9 Nic Laidler 6-0 170 Luke Simon 5-10 170 Braeden Emmons 5-7 145 Alex Miller 6-0 175 Mike Harrison 6-1 180 Landen Wilson 5-6 140 Tyler Gonzalez 6-0 160 Logan Walden 5-9 140 Kendall Keeton 5-8 165 Daron Potter 6-0 220

0-10 28-42 14-28 6-46 30-27 6-69 22-66 14-68 8-68

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr.

QB-FS OL-LB WR-CB C-DE OT-DE WR-CB RB-LB SS RB-LB OG

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 1-8 / 2017 - 3-6 / 2016 - 2-7 2015 - 1-8 / 2014 - 4-6

FAST FACT Laidler has been a starter for the Lions since his freshman season.

9-6 - Hesston 9-13- Lyons 9-20 - At Haven 9-27 - At Sacred Heart 10-4 - At Wabaunsee 10-11 - Marion 10-18 - Bluestem 10-25 - At Olpe 11-1 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (7-3) Hesston Lyons Haven Sacred Heart Wabaunsee Marion Bluestem Olpe Yates Center Colgan

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36-42 42-0 32-24 45-31 32-6 18-14 66-22 6-28 75-20 20-45

RETURNING STARTERS Total - 8 Caleb Potucek Hunter Hein Dillon Boldt Austin Rempel Jared Janzen Jamari Harris Matthew Potucek Tristan Rathbone

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 7-3 / 2017 -1-8 / 2016 - 3-6 2015 - 0-9 / 2014 - 2-7

FAST FACT Trojans reached the playoffs last year for the first time since the 2012 season.

INMAN

MARION

THE COACH: Lance Sawyer (4th year, 9-19)

THE COACH: Shaun Craft (2nd year, 2-7)

Mascot - Teutons | Class - 1A | District - 7

THE SCHEDULE 9-5 - At Belle Plaine 9-13 - Trinity Catholic 9-20 - At Remington 9-27 - At Marion 10-4 - Ell-Saline 10-11 - At Sublette 10-18 - Meade 10-25 - Sedgwick 11-1 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (6-4) Belle Plaine Trinity Catholic Remington Marion Ell-Saline Sublette Meade Sedgwick Stanton County Elkhart 96

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37-36 (ot) 0-38 21-6 62-34 20-50 56-6 28-27 14-49 44-10 10-53

Mascot - Warriors | Class - 1A | District - 2

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 6 | Defense - 9 Nate Shober 5-9 165 Jace Doerksen 6-0 165 Jacob Koop 5-9 175 Justin Schroeder 5-9 165 Kolby Blank 5-10 165 Sam 5-10 175 Kleinherenbrink Derick Johnson 6-0 175 Cole Hase 5-9 180 Mason Carter 6-2 170

Jr. So. Sr. Sr. Sr.

RB-LB QB-DB C RB-LB RB-DB

Sr. DB Jr. Jr. Jr.

WR-DB OL-DL TE-DL

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 6-4 / 2017 - 0-9 / 2016 - 3-6 2015 - 1-8 / 2014 - 1-8

FAST FACT Inman had one of the best turnarounds in the state last year, going from zero wins to six.

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Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. So. So

THE SCHEDULE 9-6 - Trinity Catholic 9-13- Sterling 9-20 - At Douglass 9-27 - At Inman 10-4 - Sedgwick 10-11 - Hillsboro 10-18 - At Olpe 10-25 - At Bluestem 11-1 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (8-3) Trinity Catholic Sterling Douglass Inman Sedgwick Hillsboro Olpe Bluestem Pleasanton

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0-26 36-13 38-50 34-62 6-51 14-18 0-54 68-14 22-28

RETURNING STARTERS

Offense - 4 | Defense - 6 Jaxton Tracy 6-1 Todd Palic 6-1 Luke Lanning 5-8 Matthew Christensen 5-8 Hunter Helmer 5-11 Braedon Mercer 6-1

190 180 190 220 190 150

Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr.

RB-OLB OG-DE OG-LB C-DT LB OLB

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 2-7 / 2017 -8-3 / 2016 - 7-2 2015 - 7-2 / 2014 - 6-4

FAST FACT The Warriors will look to bounce back from their first losing season since 2012.

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Mascot - Knights | Class - 1A | District - 5

THE COACH: Faron Kraft (2nd year, 0-9)

THE COACH: Garrett Galanski (3rd year, 6-13)

THE SCHEDULE

RETURNING STARTERS

Offense - 11 | Defense - 11 Eyann Zimmerman 6-4 255 Sr. OL-DL Tate Lapo 5-8 170 Sr. QB-WR-DB Cody Dahl 5-9 145 Jr. QB-WR-LB Kaleb Talkington 5-8 145 Jr. RB-DB Tyler Stindt 6-0 185 Jr. TE-LB Dan Rieke 5-9 195 Sr. OL-DL Trevor Martin 5-10 240 Sr. OL-DL Jared Baxa 5-10 180 Jr. RB-DB Hunter Hartner 5-10 210 Sr. OL-LB Cody Gieber 5-8 180 Sr. WR-DB LAST SEASON (0-9) Dallas Buss 6-1 240 Jr. OL-DL Minneapolis L 8-46 Nevan Benyshek 5-11 170 So. RB-LB Ellsworth L 22-55 RECORD TRACKER LaCrosse L 14-44 2018 - 0-9 / 2017 - 0-9 / 2016 - 5-6 Valley Heights L 18-60 2015 - 4-5 / 2014 - 1-8 Plainville L 6-38 Ell-Saline L 14-55 Smith Center L 8-57 FAST FACT Sacred Heart L 6-37 The Buffaloes had one of the youngest Plainville L 8-54 teams in the state last year, in any class.

9-6 - At Minneapolis 9-13 - Ellsworth 9-20 - LaCrosse 9-27 - At Valley Heights 10-4 - At Plainville 10-11 - At Ell-Saline 10-18 - Smith Center 10-25 - Sacred Heart 11-1 - Playoff game

THE SCHEDULE

9-6 - At SE-Saline 9-13 - Minneapolis 9-20 - At Ellsworth 9-27 - Hillsboro 10-4 - At LaCrosse 10-11 - Smith Center 10-18 - Ell-Saline 10-25 - At Republic County 11-1 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (0-9) SE-Saline Minneapolis Ellsworth Hillsboro LaCrosse Smith Center Ell-Saline Republic County Ellis Smith Center

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0-39 17-20 (ot) 9-7 31-45 37-0 0-55 9-14 37-6 34-7 7-56

RETURNING STARTERS

Offense - 11 | Defense - 11 Landon Power 5-10 185 Sr. WR-DB Ethan Buckner 6-4 220 Sr. TE-DB Mason Richards 6-0 190 Jr. OL-DL Gustavo Campa 6-2 220 Jr. OL-DL Jared McCartney 6-1 180 Jr. RB-DB Mac Hemmer 5-10 175 Jr. QB

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 4-6 / 2017 - 2-7 / 2016 - 3-6 2015 - 5-5 / 2014 - 4-5

FAST FACT The Knights will be looking for their first winning season since 2013.

SEDGWICK Mascot - Cardinals | Class - 1A | District - 7

THE COACH: Jeff Werner (13th year, 88-35) THE SCHEDULE 9-6 - Remington 9-13 - Independent 9-20 - Sterling 9-27 - At Ell-Saline 10-4 - Marion 10-11 - At Meade 10-18 - Sublette 10-25 - At Inman 11-1 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (8-2) Remington Independent Sterling Ell-Saline Marion Meade Sublette Inman Meade Smith Center

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46-6 52-14 47-8 13-27 51-6 42-7 59-14 49-14 20-2 27-61

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 6 | Defense - 6 Kale Schroeder 5-9 175 Creighton Park 6-2 220 Mason Lacey 6-0 170 Colby Mertens 6-1 175 Gannon Resnik 5-10 195 Kolby Hutton 5-9 150 Qayden Sheppard 6-5 165 Sam Culp 6-2 190 Henry Burns 5-10 155 Connor Tillman 6-2 175

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. So. Jr. So.

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RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 8-2 / 2017 - 5-5 / 2016 - 7-3 2015 - 9-1 / 2014 - 7-3

FAST FACT The Cardinals scored over 42 points seven different times last season.

Sedgwick’s Mason Lacey moves up the field after making a catch during a 2018 game against EllSaline. (Photo by Bill Millspaugh)

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Canton-Galva quarterback Landon Everett had a big junior year and looks to take CantonGalva to the state-championship game. (Photo by Kendall Shaw)

Led by talented QB, Canton-Galva explosive offense will be tough to stop

By Jim Misunas VYPE Kansas Correspondent The last time Canton-Galva featured two eight-man all-staters, Brad Wedel signed with the Kansas Jayhawks and Kevin Bruce signed with Kansas State Wildcats in the mid-1980s.

Thirty-five years, the Eagles showcase all-state quarterback Landon Everett and super sophomore Tyson Struber.

The Eagles (10-2) emerged as a surprise Eight-Man 1 semifinalist, ending last season with a 28-12 semifinal loss to Eight-Man 1 state runner-up Solomon. The Eagles upset South Central 54-52 in overtime before Solomon avenged a 38-20 loss in the regular season.

Canton-Galva averaged 48 points per game and returns its top eight players on both sides. Everett anchors a high-flying offense with 1,278 yards passing and 18 touchdowns last season. He rushed for 1,636 yards.

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MOUNT EVERETT-EST Everett is undersized at 5-feet, 10-inches, 175 pounds, but runs with a physical presence.

Canton-Galva coach Shelby Hoppes runs Everett from a shotgun formation with no huddle. Everett and RB Brayden Collins prefer a power running game.

“I’m a downhill kind of runner,” Everett said. “When I need to run fast right now, I can do that. When I need to lower a shoulder, I’m able to gain a few more yards. I give credit to our weight program.

Being able to beat someone with physicality or speed is a great asset.”

Hoppes said Everett has surprised defenders with his aggressive running style.

“Our quarterback runs like a tailback,” Hoppes said.

Everett appreciates 250-pound center Jay Nightengale, 240-pound guard Nick Pearson, 230-pound guard Keaton Littrell and 200-pound tight end Tyler Rummel for providing blocking.

“I always give all the credit to the O-line,” he said. “It is hard to continually move people play-after-play. It’s nice to run the ball and beat a team physically and know you dominated them physically.

They get defenders moved and keep them from getting through on a pass rush.”

Struber is a top target with 572 yards and 14 touchdowns. Collins offers big-play running back potential.

“My goal is to take advantage of matchups and run downhill and misdirection,” Hoppes said. “We can run tight ends or wide receivers.”

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Canton-Galva’s Landon Everett (4) runs around the end during an Eight-man Division 1 state semifinal against Solomon. (Photo by Bill Millspaugh)

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Canton-Galva’s Tyson Struber (21) looks to improve off a great freshman season. (Photo by Kendall Shaw)

Everett has challenged himself to read the defense to make sure where’s he’s throwing the football.

“I want to read a defense better pre-snap and seeing if they are running a cover 2 or a cover 3,” Everett said. “I want to get better at checking to a new play to adjust to the defense.”

Hoppes said Everett’s greatest gift is his throwing accuracy.

“He’s got a cannon for an arm and throws accurately on a spot,” Hoppes said. “He makes good decisions and reads coverages. He works hard in the film room watching the other team.”

Hoppes said Everett sets a positive tone by working hard every day.

“When you’ve got your highest character kid playing quarterback, you know you’ve got something special,” he said.

“Landon leads by example by giving everything his best effort every day. He definitely leads this team by example by doing the right thing every day.”

Everett thinks like a coach when he talks about his team goals.

He’s not worried about wins and losses.

“My goal for our team is to be disciplined all the time and do the little things right in practice and at a game,” he said. “We want to be the most physical team on the field every snap.”

The Eagles, 12-15 all-time in the playoffs, are a two-time state runner-up to Hutchinson Trinity Catholic (1979) and Sharon Springs (1991).

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Cody Hazelton Moundridge H.S.

Tegan Kohles Nickerson H.S.

Chancy White White City H.S.

Logan Mullin Clay Center H.S.

Kylie Bryant Clay Center H.S.

Prairie Robbins Tescott H.S.

Garrett Brehm Clay Center H.S.

Cassandra Ruhlen Belle Plain H.S.

Katie Farney Tescott H.S.

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EIGHT-MAN 1 PREVIEW

Udall’s Isaac Patteson (16), David Otis (10), Alan Garton (8), Isaac Jirak (21), Dylan Bishop (24) and Trevor Whiteman (22) are among the top returners for a Udall team that carries high expectations into the season.

(Photo by Dale Stelz)

UDALL READY FOR MORE Hard-working Eagles return much in quest to make state run

By Paul Sullentrop VYPE Kansas correspondent When Isaac Patteson arrives at weights, sweaty and wearing grass and dirt, it’s a good day. Most days, he shows up sweaty, covered in oil and smelling like an oil-field worker.

Patteson is that, in addition to a Udall senior and aspiring Navy SEAL. “I’m oily head to foot, normally,” Patteson said. “Some days, I’m stuck doing the weed-eating and mowing, then I’m covered in grass. Normally it’s oil. You can ask my teammates.

Slimy work. It’s terrible.”

Patteson is dedicated to that grind for many reasons, with football the most immediate.

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Udall’s Dylan Bishop (42) runs for a big gain during a 2017 game against Hanover. (Photo by Tanner Colvin)

EIGHT-MAN 1 PREVIEW

Udall’s Isaac Patteson (16), David Otis (10), Alan Garton (8), Trevor Whiteman (22), Dylan Bishop (24) and Isaac Jirak (21) will look to take Udall deep into the playoffs this season. (Photo by Dale Stelz)

Patteson, 5-foot-10, 175-pounds, is one of the key figures for Udall, which went 7-3 last season and advanced to an EightMan Division I regional. He is a four-year starter at linebacker.

He plays guard on a rebuilt offensive line.

“He’s really dedicated himself, lost about 20 pounds and put it back on as muscle,” coach Wyatt Williams said. “Our defense is going to go as Isaac Patteson plays.”

Patteson earned All-District 2 honors as a sophomore in 2017.

Last season, teams schemed for him and he struggled at times.

To prepare for his senior season, Patteson starts his day at 5:30 a.m. with two-mile runs. He works with his father at the Elk County oilfields from 6:30-3:30 p.m. He drives to Udall for weights and conditioning. Days end with a swimming workout, largely with a future in the Navy in mind.

“This year, I’m going to be ready,” he said. “I promised that to myself. They shut me down quite a bit and I don’t want that to happen again.”

Senior Trevor Whiteman moves from tight end to quarterback, a spot he played earlier in his career. Senior Alan Garton and junior Dylan Bishop, recovering from knee surgery, are experienced running backs. Junior end Isaac Jirak, a skilled blocker, is the lone returning starter on the offensive line.

“Our skill positions are in very good shape, but we’re replacing four of our five offensive linemen,” Williams said. “We’re going to have to adjust to a lot more pulling, use more of their athletic ability, because they’re not going to blow people off the ball.”

Eight-man 1 around the area

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championship game. The Gorillas return four starters from that 11-2 team. Senior Cobey Fiske caught 21 passes for nine touchdowns and recorded 111 tackles. Junior Alex Herbel intercepted four passes and made 66 tackles.

Canton-Galva went 10-2 as sub-state runner-up (losing 28-12 to Solomon) and returns its top eight players. Coach Shelby Hoppes, with a roster of around 30, likes his depth.

Quarterback/defensive back Landon Everett and receiver/ defensive back Tyson Struber earned All-State honors.

Lineman Nick Pearson joined them on the All-Wheat State League offense. Linebacker Brandon Huff was an all-league selection.

Bennington returns six seniors and four juniors from its 5-4 team. Senior receiver/defensive back Javon Allen returned seven kickoffs for touchdowns. Senior Tyler Stanley can play end and quarterback, as well as linebacker.

Udall’s Isaac Patteson, an aspiring Navy SEAL, works long hours in the oil fields.

(Photo by Dale Stelz)

ARGONIA-ATTICA

CEDAR VALE-DEXTER

THE COACH: Luke Greenwood & Lance Vandeveer (7th year, 49-16)

THE COACH: K.B. Criss & Richard Artherton (2nd year, 5-4) ... (4th year, 14-13)

Mascot - Titans | Class - 8-Man D-I | District - 2

THE SCHEDULE

9-6 – Central Christian 9-13 – At Central-Burden 9-20 – At Skyline 9-27 – Caldwell 10-4 – At Udall 10-11 – Oxford 10-18 – At Medicine Lodge 10-25 – South Central 10-31 – Playoff game

LAST SEASON (7-4) Central Christian Central-Burden Skyline Caldwell Udall Oxford Medicine Lodge South Central Sedan Udall Solomon

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44-16 62-38 44-10 12-32 14-22 70-20 38-9 22-38 28-8 42-36 6-14

Mascot - Spartans | Class - 8-Man D-I | District - 1

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 11 | Defense - 11 Masen Miller 5-10 175 Noah Phillips 6-0 175 Kenny McCartney 6-0 250 Miles Mans 5-8 140

Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr.

THE SCHEDULE RB-LB RB-LB C-NG RB-DB

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 7-4 / 2017 - 6-3 / 2016 - 7-3 2015 - 12-1 / 2014 - 12-1

FAST FACT A&A has averaged 8.2 wins a season since the programs joined together in 2013.

9-6 - Altoona-Midway 9-13 - South Haven 9-20 - At Caldwell 9-27 - At Flinthills 10-4 - Sedan 10-11 - At West Elk 10-18 - Oswego 10-25 - At Central Burden 10-31 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (5-4) Altoona-Midway South Haven Caldwell Flinthills Sedan West Elk Oswego Central Burden South Central

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50-0 62-14 0-58 52-6 64-32 46-0 16-22 20-32 0-50

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 7 | Defense - 7 Arik Artherton 6-1 190 Clayton Henderson 6-1 185 Brogan Myers 5-9 205 Jimmy Rock 5-9 165 Colton Potter 6-4 190 Cole Criss 5-11 180 Si Killman 5-11 170

Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr.

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 5-4 / 2017 - 4-5 / 2016 - 5-4 2015 - 3-6 / 2014 - 6-4

FAST FACT The Spartans won five of their first six games before a six-point loss to Oswego.

CENTRAL BURDEN

CALDWELL

Mascot - Raiders | Class - 8-Man D-I | District - 1

Mascot - Bluejays | Class - 8-Man D-I | District - 2

THE COACH: Anthony Blair (6th year, 24-25)

THE COACH: Sean Blosser (9th year, 49-30)

THE SCHEDULE

THE SCHEDULE

9-6 - Oxford 9-13 - At Argonia-Attica 9-20 - Udall 9-27 - At West Elk 10-4 - Flinthills 10-11 - At Oswego 10-18 - Sedan 10-25 - At CV-Dexter 10-26 - Playoffs

LAST SEASON (6-4)

Oxford Argonia-Attica Udall West Elk Flinthills Oswego Sedan CV-Dexter Caldwell South Central

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52-6 38-62 28-32 44-36 56-6 78-30 22-44 32-20 32-12 0-48

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 5 | Chance Cook Lane Toon Dylan Helbing Alex Hood

Defense - 6 6-2 165 6-3 155 6-1 220 5-10 200

Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr.

CB TE-CB OG C

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 6-4 / 2017 - 5-5 / 2016 - 2-7 2015 - 8-3 / 2014 - 3-6

FAST FACT The Raiders scored over 30 points seven times, but also gave up that many, or more, six times.

9-6 - At South Haven 9-13 - Flinthills 9-20 - CV-Dexter 9-27 - At Argonia-Attica 10-4 - At Oxford 10-11 - South Central 10-18 - At Udall 10-25 - Medicine Lodge 10-31 - Play-in game

E-LB QB-DB RB-LB RB-DB OL-DL E-DE OL-DE

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 6 | Marshall Ward Kolbe Muns Colby Lee Trey Strnad Dru Volavka Judo Stow Caleb Noyes

Defense - 6 6-0 180 5-10 185 5-9 165 6-1 180 5-10 155 5-10 150 5-7 140

Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr.

OL-DL OL-DL LB TE-DE RB-DB OL-LB QB-WR

LAST SEASON (6-3 ) RECORD TRACKER South Haven Flinthills CV-Dexter Argonia-Attica Oxford South Central Udall Medicine Lodge Central Burden

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2018 - 6-3 / 2017 - 9-2 / 2016 - 7-2 2015 - 5-6 / 2014 - 7-3

FAST FACT TThe Bluejays have put together a 22-7 record and three straight winning seasons.

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CANTON-GALVA

THE COACH: Jay Macy (2nd year, 5-4)

THE COACH: Shelby Hoppes (3rd year, 14-7)

Mascot - Bulldogs | Class - 8-Man D-I | District - 4

THE SCHEDULE 9-6 - At Wakefield 9-13 - Moundridge 9-20 - At Little River 9-27 - Canton-Galva 10-4 - At Solomon 10-11 - Peabody 10-18 - At Herington 10-25 - Goessel 10-31 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (5-4) Wakefield Moundridge Little River Canton-Galva Solomon Peabody Herington Goessel Burlingame

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50-0 28-22 12-44 32-56 26-74 76-42 54-6 58-30 36-70

RETURNING STARTERS

Offense - 11 | Defense - 11 Javon Allen 6-1 170 Sr. WR-DB-KR Tyler Stanley 6-1 195 Sr. QB-TE-DB Tyler Dickerman 5-10 170 Sr. C-NG Chase Anderson 6-4 170 Sr. WR-DE Trysten Young 6-2 230 Jr. OL-DL Terren Andrews 6-2 195 So. OL-DL

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 5-4 / 2017 - 6-3 / 2016 - 2-7 2015 - 5-4 / 2014 - 5-4

FAST FACT The Bulldogs’ four losses were to opponents with a combined record of 34-7.

CLIFTON-CLYDE

Mascot - Eagles | Class - 8-Man D-I | District - 4

THE SCHEDULE 9-6 - Little River 9-13 - At Chase County 9-20 - Centre 9-27 - At Bennington 10-4 - At Peabody 10-11 - Goessel 10-18 - At Solomon 10-25 - Herington 10-31 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (5-4) Little River Chase County Centre Bennington Peabody Goessel Solomon Herington Lebo Burlingame South Central Solomon

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20-52 50-14 66-28 56-32 48-0 56-8 38-20 56-0 54-6 74-26 54-52 (ot) 12-28

RETURNING STARTERS

Offense - 8 | Defense - 8 Landon Everett 5-10 175 Sr. QB-DB Nick Pearson 5-10 240 Sr. OL-DE Jay Nightingale 5-9 250 Sr. OL Keaton Littell 5-10 230 Jr. OL Tyler Rummel 5-11 200 Jr. OL Brayden Collins 6-0 190 Jr. RB-LB Kinser Colgin 6-0 165 Sr. WR-DB Tyson Struber 6-2 180 So. WR-DB Mason Reedy 6-2 220 Sr. NG Connor Koehn 6-2 190 Jr. DE Brandon Huff 5-11 180 Jr. LB

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 10-2 / 2017 - 4-5 / 2016 - 2-7 2015 - 1-8 / 2014 - 5-4

FAST FACT The Eagles return every starter, and player, from last year’s 10-win team.

Mascot - Eagles | Class - 8-Man D-I | District - 7

THE COACH: Russ Steinbrock (19th year, 113-72) THE SCHEDULE

9-6 - At Wetmore 9-13 - At Valley Falls 9-20 - Wilson 9-27 - Hill City 10-4 - At Victoria 10-11 - Stockton 10-18 - At Washington County 10-25 - Lincoln 10-31 - Playoffs

LAST SEASON (9-1) Wetmore Valley Falls Wilson Hill City Victoria Stockton Washington County Lincoln WaKeeney Hoxie

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RETURNING STARTERS

Offense - 8 | Defense - 8 Landon Everett 5-10 175 Sr. QB-DB Nick Pearson 5-10 240 Sr. OL-DE Jay Nightingale 5-9 250 Sr. OL Keaton Littell 5-10 230 Jr. OL Tyler Rummel 5-11 200 Jr. OL Brayden Collins 6-0 190 Jr. RB-LB Kinser Colgin 6-0 165 Sr. WR-DB Tyson Struber 6-2 180 So. WR-DB Mason Reedy 6-2 220 Sr. NG Connor Koehn 6-2 190 Jr. DE Brandon Huff 5-11 180 Jr. LB

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 9-1 / 2017 - 7-2 / 2016 - 8-2 2015 - 2-7 / 2014 - 1-8

FAST FACT The Eagles are 24-5 over the last three seasons, but haven’t won a playoff game.

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Canton-Galva’s Tyson Struber runs makes a move in the open field on his way to a first down during a 2018 playoff game with Solomon. (Photo by Bill Millspaugh)

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GOESSEL

HERINGTON

THE COACH: Garrett Hiebert (8th year, 23-41)

THE COACH: Justin Hurley (First Year)

THE SCHEDULE

THE SCHEDULE

Mascot - Bluesbirds | Class - 8-Man D-I | District - 4

9-6 - Moundridge 9-13 - Rural Vista 9-20 - At Wakefield 9-27 - At Solomon 10-4 - Herington 10-11 - At Canton-Galva 10-18 - Peabody 10-25 - At Bennington 10-31 - Play-in game

LAST SEASON (4-5) Moundridge Rural Vista Wakefield Solomon Herington Canton-Galva Peabody Bennington Chase County

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6-42 56-6 30-20 14-60 48-0 8-56 52-54 30-58 46-42

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 7 | Defense - 7 Dylan Lindeman 6-2 165 Jacob Hagewood 5-9 165 Luke Freeman 5-7 150 Luke Wiens 5-8 165 Kale Funk 5-8 145 Eddie Gaeddert 6-0 180 Nate Zogleman 6-0 150

Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr.

QB-DB RB-LB OL-DL TE-DB TE-RB-DB OL-DL TE-DB

Mascot - Railroaders | Class - 8-Man D-I | District - 4

9-6 - At Chase County 9-13 - At Centre 9-20 - Rural Vista 9-27 - Peabody 10-4 - At Goessel 10-11 - Solomon 10-18 - Bennington 10-25 - At Canton-Galva 10-31 - Play-in game

LAST SEASON (3-6)

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 4-5 / 2017 - 2-7 / 2016 - 5-4 2015 - 3-6 / 2014 - 1-8

FAST FACT The Bluebirds will be looking to play in their first playoff game since 2012.

Chase County Centre Rural Vista Peabody Goessel Solomon Bennington Canton-Galva Valley Falls Hoxie

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36-34 0-46 88-40 28-60 0-48 6-60 6-54 0-56 56-26 20-22

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 8 | Defense - 8 Kevin Gerhke 5-11 195 Kayland Alexander 5-11 165 Brody Brown 5-10 180 Matt Anschutz 5-8 150 Easton Idleman 5-9 165

2018 - 3-6 / 2017 - 3-6 / 2016 - 7-2 2015 - 0-9 / 2014 - 1-8

FAST FACT Hurley will look to change a tradition that has seen HHS have just two winning seasons since 1999.

PEABODY-BURNS

THE COACH: Jeremiah Meeks (4th year, 8-20)

THE COACH: Kody Tegtmeier (2nd year, 3-6)

THE SCHEDULE

THE SCHEDULE

9-6 - At Goessel 9-13 - At Bennington 9-20 - Solomon 9-27 - Skyline 10-4 - At Macksville 10-11 - St. John 10-18 - Central Plains 10-25 - At Little River 10-31 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (3-6) Goessel Bennington Solomon Skyline Macksville St. John Central Plains Little River Hodgeman County 112

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RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 6 | Defense - 7 Corbin Unruh 5-10 170 Brady Helms 6-4 220 Daniel Kaufman 6-1 200 Dalton Vogts 6-3 250 Collin Kohl 5-10 160 Braden Schmidt 5-10 210 Aaron Green 5-9 170

Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr.

QB-DB TE-DE FB-LB OL-DL RB-DB OL-DL DL

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 3-6 / 2017 - 2-7 / 2016 - 3-7 2015 - 3-7 / 2014 - 2-7

FAST FACT The Wildcats played eight-man football for the first time last season.

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OL-DL E-LB LB DB RB-LB

RECORD TRACKER

MOUNDRIDGE

Mascot - Wildcats | Class - 8-Man D-I | District - 5

Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So.

Mascot - Warriors | Class - 8-Man D-I | District - 4

9-6 - Centre 9-13 - At Little River 9-20 - Chase County 9-27 - At Herington 10-4 - Canton-Galva 10-11 - At Bennington 10-18 - At Goessel 10-25 - Solomon 10-31 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (5-4) Centre Little River Chase County Herington Canton-Galva Bennington Goessel Solomon Madison

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14-50 0-48 46-24 60-28 0-48 42-76 54-52 0-48 0-46

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 7 | Jess Philpott Rocco Weerts Tanner Wedd Tristan Wedd Caleb VanCuren Thomas Page Jack Parks

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9-6 - Tescott 9-13 - Wilson 9-20 - At Sylvan-Lucas 9-27 - At Victoria 10-4 - Washington County 10-11 - At Hill City 10-18 - Stockton 10-25 - At Clifton-Clyde 10-31 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (2-7) Tescott Wilson Sylvan-Lucas Victoria Washington Ct Hill City Stockton Clifton-Clyde Atwood

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RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 6 | Defense - 7 Zach Obermueller 5-7 155 Tyler Good 6-1 180 Landon O'Hare 6-4 175 Jerry Marinhagen 5-8 212 Kenton Myers 6-1 237 Dillon Baxter 5-6 131 Hiram Polly 5-8 140

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THE COACH: Kevin Ayers (First Year) THE SCHEDULE 9-6 - At Canton-Galva 9-13 - Peabody 9-20 - Bennington 9-27 - At Central Plains 10-4 - At Skyline 10-11 - Macksville 10-18 - At St. John 10-25 - Moundridge 10-31 - Playoff game W W W L W W W W L

Offense - 3 | Defense - 3 Braydon Sears 6-0 225 Sr. FB-LB Graham Stephens 5-10 190 Jr. QB-DB-P Zane Kratzer 6-2 180 Sr. TE-DE

RECORD TRACKER

LAST SEASON (5-4) Canton-Galva Peabody Bennington Central Plains Skyline Macksville St. John Moundridge Spearville

RETURNING STARTERS

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2018 - 7-2 / 2017 - 7-3 / 2016 - 4-6 2015 - 5-4 / 2014 - 7-4

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THE COACH: David Strait (First Year) THE SCHEDULE

THE COACH: Doug Thompson (5th year, 21-19)

Mascot - Gorillas | Class - 8-Man D-I | District - 4

9-6 - At Rural Vista 9-13 - Wakefield 9-20 - At Moundridge 9-27 - Goessel 10-4 - Bennington 10-11 - At Herington 10-18 - Canton-Galva 10-25 - At Peabody 10-31 - Playoff game

RETURNING STARTERS

Offense - 1 | Defense - 4 Colby Fiske 6-0 200 Sr. TE-LB Dylan Hynes 5-10 150 So. DEF Alex Herbel 5-9 150 Jr. DEF Brock Nelson 6-0 260 Sr. DL

LAST SEASON (11-2) Rural Vista Wakefield Moundridge Goessel Bennington Herington Canton-Galva Peabody Maranatha Madison Argonia-Attica Canton-Galva Central Plains

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46-0 54-6 48-34 60-14 74-26 60-6 20-38 48-0 52-6 30-26 14-6 28-12 6-52

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 11-2 / 2017 - 5-4 / 2016 - 6-4 2015 - 10-2 / 2014 - 4-5

FAST FACT The Gorillas reached the Eight-Man I state title game before falling to Central Plains.

Mascot - Tigers | Class - 8-Man D-I | District - 7

THE SCHEDULE 9-6 - At Doniphan West 9-13 - At Thunder Ridge 9-20 - Valley Falls 9-27 - Stockton 10-4 - At Lincoln 10-11 - Victoria 10-18 - Clifton-Clyde 10-25 - At Hill City 10-31 - Play-in game W L W L W L L L L

Offense - 5 | Defense - 5 Tyler Nelson 6-2 195 Sr. TE-LB Garrett Otott 6-1 225 Sr. OG-DE Drew Buhrman 6-0 160 Jr. QB-DB Trevor Grace 6-1 180 Jr. RB-DE Nathaniel Tice 6-2 210 So. TE-DE

RECORD TRACKER

LAST SEASON (3-6) Doniphan West Thunder Ridge Valley Falls Stockton Lincoln Victoria Clifton-Clyde Hill City Oberlin

RETURNING STARTERS

38-12 0-12 52-6 8-56 64-18 6-52 6-52 20-46 20-36

2018 - 3-6 / 2017 - 0-9 / 2016 - 8-3 2015 - 10-1 / 2014 - 6-3

FAST FACT The Tigers played eight-man football for the first time ever last season.

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THE COACH: Wyatt Williams (13th year, 72-53) THE SCHEDULE

RETURNING STARTERS

Offense - 3 | Defense - 6 Trevor Whiteman 5-11 165 Dylan Bishop 5-9 190 Alan Garton 5-10 175 Isaac Patteson 5-9 170 Isaac Jirak 5-11 175 Jayce Reith 5-9 155

9-6 - At Flinthills 9-13 - At West Elk 9-20 - Central Burden 9-27 - South Central 10-4 - Argonia-Attica 10-11 - At Medicine Lodge 10-18 - Caldwell 10-25 - At Oxford 10-31 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (7-3) Flinthills West Elk Central Burden South Central Argonia-Attica Medicine Lodge Caldwell Oxford Oswego Argonia-Attica

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50-0 52-6 32-28 0-36 22-14 14-58 62-42 48-0 62-28 36-42

Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So.

DB-K-P RB-DL FB-DE LB TE-LB DB

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 7-3 / 2017 - 5-5 / 2016 - 2-7 2015 - 5-4 / 2014 - 10-1

FAST FACT The Eagles’ season ended against A&A after they had defeated the Titans in the regular season.

With many of their top players back, the Udall Eagles should be a force in Eight-man Division 1. (Photo by Dale Stelz)

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THE COACH: Dan Scribner (3rd year, 2-16)

THE COACH: Shawn Burkes (11th year, 43-58)

Mascot - Mustangs | Class - 8-Man D-I | District - 1

RETURNING STARTERS

THE SCHEDULE

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9-6 - Udall 9-13 - At Caldwell 9-20 - At Oxford 9-27 - CV-Dexter 10-4 - Central Burden 10-11 - At Sedan 10-18 - West Elk 10-25 - At Oswego 10-31 - Play-in game

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 2-7 / 2017 - 0-9 / 2016 - 0-9 2015 - 0-9 / 2014 - 1-8

LAST SEASON (2-7) Udall Caldwell Oxford CV-Dexter Central Burden Sedan West Elk Oswego Medicine Lodge

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Mascot - Wildcats | Class - 8-Man D-I | District - 2

THE SCHEDULE

RETURNING STARTERS

Offense - 3 | Defense - 3 Ty Carter 6-1 180 Jr. QB-TE-LB Hunter Norland 5-10 190 Jr. OL-DE Kyle Jones 5-10 150 Sr. TE-LB

8-31 - At Central Burden 9-7 - Sedan 9-14 - At Flinthills 9-21 - Medicine Lodge 9-28 - At Caldwell 10-5 - Argonia-Attica 10-12 - At South Central 10-19 - At Udall 10-26 - Playoffs

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 7-3 / 2017 - 5-5 / 2016 - 2-7 2015 - 5-4 / 2014 - 10-1

LAST SEASON (5-4) South Haven West Elk Sedan Stafford Udall Peabody CV-Dexter Flinthills Cen Burden

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60-14 6-56 0-46 48-24 30-50 52-6 66-20 58-8 12-60

FAST FACT The Eagles’ season ended against A&A after they had defeated the Titans in the regular season.

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Mr. Versatile Sylvan-Lucas’ Batchman is playmaker, but he’s willing to play anywhere, including the line

By CONOR NICHOLL VYPE Kansas correspondent Last year, Sylvan-Lucas fullback Beau Batchman rushed for 1,400 yards and collected 101 tackles at linebacker. The versatility earned him first-team all-state as an all-purpose player.

Batchman has been at other positions, too. He started on the line as a sophomore.

“I just wanted to play,” he said. “I knew I couldn’t make it in the backfield, but I just wanted to be out there.”

Batchman has had stints at quarterback, tailback, linebacker, nose guard – and even subbing at center in 2018. SylvanLucas starting center Tra Barrientes had to leave a game because of a helmet issue. Batchman, without being asked, switched from fullback to center.

“That’s just kind of his mentality,” coach Ben Labertew said.

“He’s not a real selfish kid. He is going to do what the team needs, and that’s fun to coach.”

After five straight non-winning seasons, Batchman has helped the Mustangs post marks of 6-3, 8-2 and 6-4 the last three years. Last year featured five shutouts, including a 44-0 victory in Week 9 bracket play, the first postseason win in Labertew’s 15 years as a head coach.

“They took a lot of pride in it,” Labertew said. “They did a good job with it, and it’s going to have to happen this season, too, if we want to be competitive, we are going to have to play defense.”

Labertew said Sylvan-Lucas was “fairly disciplined” on defense. Batchman believed the unit took a team-first mentality, and “no one on the defense really cared” about individual statistics, such as solo tackles.

“We all flowed to the ball,” Batchman said.

Sylvan-Lucas earned a signature 52-48 road district victory at Thunder Ridge in Week 5. Thunder Ridge eventually finished 5-4 and should be one of the top Division II teams this year. The Mustangs trailed by 16 at halftime and were down 10 with 10 minutes, 33 seconds remaining.

“We just weren’t playing like ourselves in the first half,” Batchman said.

Batchman was among the players who made big plays late as Sylvan-Lucas scored 20 unanswered points in the fourth quarter.

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Beau Batchman is one of the best all-around players in eight-man football, as he has played all over both sides of the ball, including the offensive line. (Photo by Kim Rayas)

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“It was a matter of just saying, ‘Hey, you either show up and play or we are going home early,’ and I thought our kids did a good job coming out of the locker room,” Labertew said.

This season, Batchman is again expected to have a multifaceted role for a squad that will have about 16 players out.

He and Kilby Meyer are the only seniors. Barrientes, Logan Buttenhoff, Dawson Rhudolph and Marshall Hurlbut are returning junior starters.

“If we just work together as a team, I think it’s going to be pretty hard to beat us,” Batchman said. “… We just have so many guys that like playing football.”

Beau is the son of longtime Sylvan-Lucas assistant coach Ryan Batchman and his two older sisters, Courtney and Logan, were former Mustang standouts – Logan won the 1A shot put in ’18 - and both currently participate in track at Fort Hays State. The sisters always woke up Beau to go to the weight room.

“Beau shows up, he practices kind of like he plays,” Labertew said. “He practices hard.”

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POINTS A PLENTY

Hutchinson Central Christian games don’t lack for excitement in recent years Hutchinson Central Christian’s Caleb Lambert surveys the defense during a game against Attica/Argonia last year in Hutchinson. (Photo by Bill Millspaugh)

By Brad Hallier VYPE Kansas Editor In Chief The scoreboard gets a workout almost every time Hutchinson Central Christian plays.

Last season, the Cougars scored 50 points or more in nine of their 10 games. The year before, the Cougars scored at least 60 points 10 times. In 2016, the season the Cougars morphed into a state power, they scored 80 points against Burrton, 92 against South Haven and 108 in a playoff win at Lebo.

Central Christian has thrived under coach Lee Smith, now in his fifth season. His high-octane offense has a seemingly-endless supply of weapons that tires opponents and scoreboard operators alike.

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Scoring is what the seniors are used to. Winning has become common for a program that had little success prior to 2016. Now comes the next step - playing deep into November.

Although not boastful, the Cougars quietly think this season could feature something special.

“I think we can win the state championship this year,” senior running back Garrett Burns said. “We said that the past three years too, but I think we have our best shot this year.”

The Cougars’ biggest ally is that “Greatest Show On Grass” offense. There’s not just one or two players who carry the load, which is evident with senior quarterback Caleb Lambert being the top returning rusher (798 yards).

What’s more, many of those top offensive threats are back, which only adds to the optimism.

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Running back/Linebacker Taylor McLain and lineman Slade Wiley are the only seniors back who started.

Pretty Prairie also reached the postseason last year and was young. Six starters are back, with lineman Austin Nolan being the only senior in that group. Lucas Detter, a junior quarterback, is one to watch.

Central Christian’s Caleb Lambert gets gobbled up by the Attica/Argonia defense.

(Photo by Bill Millspaugh)

“We were really good last year, and the majority of talent we have is returning,” said senior wide receiver Adam Hall, who had more than 850 yards of offense and 12 touchdowns. “We were a juniorbased team last year, but we did lose a couple really good seniors.”

Lambert, a transfer from Sterling before his junior year, might be the top returning offensive player, as he threw for 32 touchdowns and rushed for 22 more. And yet, with Burns, Hall, senior wide receiver Deonis Coon and others, opposing coaches can drive themselves crazy trying to figure out who to stop.

“It makes my job easy, having guys all around who can make plays,” Lambert said. “The coaches do a great job getting the ball to everyone.”

The Cougars are not generally blessed with hulking players, including on the line, instead relying on speed and athleticism.

That will probably be the case again this year.

“We don’t have a lot of big linemen,” Smith said. “Offensively, we have kids who are 160 (pounds), 170 who can move. I wouldn’t say we are concerned.”

Smith’s shrugging off size is understandable with the firepower the offense has. The Cougars have the ability to score every time they have the ball, on any play.

“It’s fun when you have athletes who do a good job of understanding the game,” Smith said. “We can open things up with a number of players and know it can be successful. It is a lot of fun.”

Around Eight-man Division 2 The reigning state champion has just one starter back, but don’t be fooled. This is Hanover, a program that has just 25 losses in the last 15 years. The Wildcats’ junior varsity also went undefeated last year. Yes, there will be growing pains, with only lineman Jonah Weber back as a starter, but running backs Taegan Schwartz and Colin Jueneman saw plenty of varsity action too.

Rock Hills lost some talented players too, but also has six starters back and 10 lettermen. Four offensive linemen are back, including 275-pounders Caden Slate and Sam Underwood, along with 220-pounders Cheyenne Mohler and Buck Luedke.

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Central Christian’s Garrett Burns cuts back inside on his way to a big gain during a game against Attica/Argonia. (Photo by Bill Millspaugh)

CENTRAL CHRISTIAN Mascot - Cougars | Class - 8-Man D-II | District - 7

THE COACH: Lee Smith (6th year, 31-18) THE SCHEDULE 9-6 - At Argonia-Attica 9-13 - At Norwich 9-20 - South Barber 9-27 - Burrton 10-4 - At Pretty Prairie 10-11 - Fairfield 10-18 - Stafford 10-25 - At South Haven 10-26 - Playoffs

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 5 | Defense - 5 Garrett Burns 5-11 180 Adam Hall 6-0 185 Caleb Lambert 5-11 165 Deonis Coon 6-1 165 Dawson Urwiller 5-10 170

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RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 7-3 / 2017 - 10-1 / 2016 - 9-2

LAST SEASON (7-3) 2015 - 4-5 / 2014 - 1-7

Argonia-Attica Norwich South Barber Burrton Pretty Prairie Fairfield Stafford South Haven Ingalls Otis-Bison

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16-44 50-0 68-70 92-56 52-0 78-16 72-26 64-12 76-30 52-66

RB-LB WR-FS QB-DB WR-DB LB

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CHASE

THE COACH: Dean Gengler (First Year)

THE COACH: Jeremy Deckard (First Year)

THE SCHEDULE

THE SCHEDULE

Mascot - Blujays | Class - 8-Man D-2 | District - 4

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 7 | Defense - 7 Alex Ketter 6-1 175 Brayden Perez 5-8 155 Timmy Greenwood 5-9 150 Blake Perez 5-9 160 Eric Koenigsman 5-11 170 Brady Palen 6-1 155 Dalton Schmitt 6-7 280

9-6 - At Axtell 9-13 - At Linn 9-20 - At Tescott 9-27 - Southern Cloud 10-4 - Pike Valley 10-11 - Frankfort 10-18 - At Lakeside 10-25 - Rock Hills 10-31 - Play-in game

LAST SEASON (5-4) Axtell Linn Tescott Southern Cloud Pike Valley Frankfort Lakeside Rock Hills Frankfort

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Mascot - Cats | Class - 8-Man D-2 | District - 8

12-58 47-0 55-6 46-8 20-6 14-60 60-0 12-34 8-30

Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr.

QB-LB RB-CB WR-LB CB OL-DL TE-FS OL-DL

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 5-4 / 2017 - 5-4 / 2016 - 7-3 2015 - 6-3 / 2014 - 7-3

FAST FACT Gengler’s first home game as head coach won’t come until the 4th week of the season.

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 4 | Defense - 4 Dylan Miller 5-8 204 Tyler Joyner 6-1 260 Will Pray 5-11 170 Anthony Herrera 5-11 250

9-6 - Sylvan-Lucas 9-13 - At Ingalls 9-20 - Bucklin 9-27 - At Stafford 10-4 - Satanta 10-11 - At Minneola 10-18 - Otis-Bison 10-25 - At Burrton 10-31 - Playoff game

2018 - 2-7 / 2017 - 2-7 / 2016 - 6-5 2015 - 9-1 / 2014 - 9-1

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0-28 12-58 6-38 16-66 26-42 0-48 6-70 56-6 56-8

FAST FACT Williams is the fourth head coach in as many years for Chase High.

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THE COACH: Matt Heuer (15th year, 140-25)

THE COACH: C.T. Young (First Year)

Mascot - Wildcats | Class - 8-Man D-2 | District - 3

THE SCHEDULE 9-6 - Pike Valley 9-13 - Doniphan West 9-20 - At Rock Hills 9-27 - Blue Valley 10-4 - At Onaga 10-11 - Axtell 10-18 - At Wetmore 10-25 - At Frankfort 10-31 - Playoff game

RECORD TRACKER 2018 - 13-0 / 2017 - 13-0 2016 - 12-0 / 2015 -12-1 2014 - 12-1

LAST SEASON (5-4) Pike Valley Doniphan West Rock Hills Blue Valley Onaga Axtell Wetmore Frankfort Southern Cloud Frankfort St. Paul Axtell Osborne

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46-0 52-6 68-0 1-0 (forfeit) 66-0 50-42 52-6 46-0 54-0 78-30 46-0 60-14 58-5

RETURNING STARTERS

Offense - 1 | Defense - 1 Jonah Weber 6-4 270 Sr. OG-DE

FAST FACT The Eagles’ season ended against A&A after they had defeated the Titans in the regular season.

QB-FB-LB OL-DL WR-QB-FS C-NT

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LAST SEASON (2-7) Sylvan-Lucas Ingalls Bucklin Stafford Satanta Minneola Otis-Bison Burrton Burrton

Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr.

Mascot - Chargers | Class - 8-Man D-II | District - 7

THE SCHEDULE

9-6 - At Skyline 9-13 - At Pretty Prairie 9-20 - Fairfield 9-27 - At Central Christian 10-4 - South Haven 10-11 - At Norwich 10-18 - South Barber 10-25 - Chase 10-31 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (0-9) Skyline Pretty Prairie Fairfield Central Christian South Haven Norwich South Barber Chase Chase

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6-54 8-36 38-50 56-92 0-1 (forfeit) 12-60 8-70 6-56 8-56

RETURNING STARTERS Not Available

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 0-9 / 2017 - 1-8 / 2016 - 0-9 2015 - 1-8 / 2014 - 0-9

FAST FACT Young takes over the Charger program after spending 17 seasons at Pretty Prairie.

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Patience was a virtual for Blue Valley West, as the Jaguars traveled to Wichita South for the Class 6A state tournament. Of course, thunderstorms caused to be (From the left tournament to right) Kevin Hires, Wade Schnieder, Ig postponed for a day, but that didn’t slow the Jaguars. They first beat Manhattan 3-0, and then Coach Kenny Zaves, Steven Williams, Joel Boone, Lanc edged Washburn Rural 1-0 to win their third straight title.

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THE COACH: Ron Smith (2nd year, 1-8)

THE COACH: Kelly Steiner (9th year, 45-38)

Mascot - Bulldogs | Class - 8-Man D-2 | District - 4

THE SCHEDULE

Offense - 7 | Defense - 6 Jace Schaefer 5-11 180 Tyler Ohlde 6-1 200 Ricardo Cardenas 5-7 150 Kyle Richardson 6-2 300 Kevin Alvarado 5-11 150 Keaton Bargman 6-0 170 Daniel York 5-9 150

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. So. Jr. Sr.

QB-DE FB-TE-DE RB-LB C-NG E-LB OL-LB WR

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 5 | Defense - 5 Braxton Smith 6-2 225 Jensen Riffel 6-0 210 Dalton Stika 6-2 195 Aidan Svoboa 6-1 160 Lane Methvin 5-10 160 Matthew Floyd 5-10 185 Austin Ryker 5-7 190

9-6 - At Peabody 9-13 - Herington 9-20 - At Canton-Galva 9-27 - Hartford 10-4 - At Waverly 10-11 - Wakefield 10-18 - At Rural Vista 10-25 - MDC Valley 10-31 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (7-3)

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THE SCHEDULE

RETURNING STARTERS

9-6 - At Frankfort 9-13 - SJB-Tipton 9-20 - At Lakeside 9-27 - Rock Hills 10-4 - Doniphan West 10-11 - At Tescott 10-18 - Southern Cloud 10-25 - At Pike Valley 10-31 - Playoff game

Frankfort SJB-Tipton Lakeside Rock Hills Doniphan West Tescott Southern Cloud Pike Valley Onaga

Mascot - Cougars | Class - 8-Man D-2 | District - 2

12-62 0-47 38-54 8-54 14-52 48-6 44-70 8-58 38-60

Peabody Herington Canton-Galva Hartford Waverly Wakefield Rural Vista MDC Valley Marmaton Valley St. Paul

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 1-8 / 2017 - 4-5 / 2016 - 4-5 2015 - 2-7 / 2014 - 4-5

FAST FACT The Bulldogs are expected to start the season with just 14 players on their roster.

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2018 - 7-3 / 2017 - 5-3 / 2016 -4-4 2015 - 4-6 / 2014 - 3-6

FAST FACT The Cougars scored 40 or more points in eight of their 10 games last season.

RURAL VISTA

THE COACH: Colby Hamel (First Year)

THE COACH: Brian Henry (First Year)

THE SCHEDULE

THE SCHEDULE

9-6 - At Blue Valley 9-13 - Lakeside 9-20 - Hanover 9-27 - At Linn 10-4 - Tescott 10-11 - At Southern Cloud 10-18 - Pike Valley 10-25 - At SJB-Tipton 10-31 - Play-in game

LAST SEASON (8-2) Blue Valley Lakeside Hanover Linn Tescott Southern Cloud Pike Valley SJB-Tipton Doniphan West Axtell

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Mascot - Heat | Class - 8-Man D-2 | District - 2

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 4 | Defense - 4 Rylee Whelchel 5-10 185 Cheyenne Mohler 6-1 220 Mason Higer 5-10 185 Caden Slate 6-1 275 Sam Underwood 6-0 175

Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr.

RB TE-DL RB-DE OL-DL OL-DL

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 8-2 / 2017 - 8-2 / 2016 -7-2 2015 - 7-2 / 2014 - 5-4

FAST FACT The Grizzlies have put together five straight winning seasons and a 35-13 record.

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QB-LB FB-DL OL-DL RB-CB WR-CB OG OG-DT

RECORD TRACKER

50-14 46-0 28-66 54-6 40-66 66-44 48-0 68-12 32-28 50-8

ROCK HILLS

Mascot - Grizzlies | Class - 8-Man D-2 | District - 4

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. So. Jr. Jr.

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 7 | Defense - 6 Cameron Campuzano 6-2 210 Dylan Worrell 5-11 170 Cody Meyer 5-9 220 Levi Davis 5-9 165 Tom Van Valkenburg 5-7 140 Matthew Floyd 5-10 185 Austin Ryker 5-7 190

9-6 - Solomon 9-13 - At Goessel 9-20 - At Herington 9-27 - Wakefield 10-4 - At MDC Valley 10-11 - Waverly 10-18 - Centre 10-25 - At Hartford 10-31 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (1-8-2) Solomon Goessel Herington Wakefield MDC Valley Waverly Centre Hartford Chetopa

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0-46 6-56 40-88 6-52 46-26 14-60 0-48 14-46 30-52

Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr.

TE-LB QB-LB C-NG WR-CB FS-KR OG OG-DT

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 1-8 / 2017 - 4-5 / 2016 -5-4 2015 - 7-3 / 2014 - 5-4

FAST FACT Rural Vista football consists of high schools from Hope and White City.

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THE COACH: Jeremy Miller (2nd year, 4-5)

THE COACH: Rick Hatfield (3rd year, 5-13)

THE SCHEDULE

THE SCHEDULE

Mascot - Panthers | Class - 8-Man D-2 | District - 4

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 7 | Ethan Benne Brennan Flavin Layton Robison Ethan Marcotte Trevor Allen Daltyn Garman Keaton Reeves

9-6 - At Hanover 9-13 - Tescott 9-20 - At Southern Cloud 9-27 - Axtell 10-4 - At SJB-Tipton 10-11 - Lakeside 10-18 - At Rock Hills 10-25 - Linn 10-31 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (4-5) Hanover Tescott Southern Cloud Axtell SJB-Tipton Lakeside Rock Hills Linn Axtell

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0-46 60-0 50-0 6-54 6-20 62-30 6-50 58-8 12-58

Defense - 6 5-11 235 6-2 230 6-1 190 5-9 140 5-10 225 5-11 170 5-8 140

Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So.

OL-DL OL-DL OL-LB RB-WR-DB OL-DL QB-WR QB-RB-DB

Mascot - Warriors | Class - 8-Man D-2 | District - 4

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 4 | Defense - 6 Morgan Coleman 5-11 175 Nevyn Gold 5-10 145 Kaleb Mock 5-10 225 Evan Custer 5-11 185 Konnor Sutton 5-10 145 Gabe Rice 5-9 146 Dusty Mason 5-8 140

9-6 - Wilson 9-13 - Wetmore 9-20 - Pike Valley 9-27 - At SJB-Tipton 10-4 - At Lakeside 10-11 - Rock Hills 10-18 - At Linn 10-25 - Tescott 10-31 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (3-6)

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 4-5 / 2017 - 11-1 / 2016 - 10-2 2015 - 8-3 / 2014 - 5-6

FAST FACT PVHS’s wins were by 60, 50, 32 and 50 points, but four of their losses by 46, 48, 44 and 46.

Wilson Wetmore Pike Valley SJB-Tipton Lakeside Rock Hills Linn Tescott Hanover

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8-42 24-44 0-50 8-46 54-30 0-48 70-44 56-6 0-54

Jr. Sr. Jr. So. Sr. So. So.

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 3-6 / 2017 - 2-7 / 2016 - 0-9 2015 - 0-9 / 2014 - 1-8

FAST FACT Last year’s 3-6 record was the best for the Warriors since the 2013 season.

SYLVAN-LUCAS

TESCOTT

THE COACH: Ben Labertew (8th year, 34-31)

THE COACH: Daymon Walker (14th year, 41-77)

THE SCHEDULE

THE SCHEDULE

Mascot - Mustangs | Class - 8-Man D-2 | District - 5

9-6 - At Chase 9-13 - Stockton 9-20 - Lincoln 9-27 - At Osborne 10-4 - Thunder Ridge 10-11 - At Northern Valley 10-18 - At Logan-Palco 10-25 - Wilson 10-31 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (6-4) Chase Stockton Lincoln Osborne Thunder Ridge Northern Valley Logan-Palco Wilson Sharon Springs Osborne

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28-0 26-54 46-0 14-60 52-48 20-28 48-0 48-0 44-0 20-66

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 6 | Defense - 6 Beau Batchman 6-1 180 Tra Barrientes 5-8 215 Kilby Meyer 5-11 180 Marshall Hurlbut 5-11 170 Logan Buttenhoff 6-1 215 Dawson Rhudolph 6-1 170

Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr.

B-LB OL-DL B-LB B-LB OL-DL OE-DB

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 6-4 / 2017 - 8-2 / 2016 - 6-3 2015 - 3-6 / 2014 - 5-5

FAST FACT Labertew is starting his 17th year at Sylvan - and eighth as head coach.

QB-LB OE-DB FB-DE OG-LB DE C-NG DB

Mascot - Trojans | Class - 8-Man D-2 | District - 4

9-6 - At Lincoln 9-13 - At Pike Valley 9-20 - SJB-Tipton 9-27 - Lakeside 10-4 - At Rock Hills 10-11 - Linn 10-18 - Onaga 10-25 - At Southern Cloud 10-31 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (0-9) Lincoln Pike Valley SJB-Tipton Lakeside Rock Hills Linn Onaga Southern Cloud Wetmore

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6-72 0-60 6-55 8-58 12-56 6-48 0-48 6-56 14-60

RETURNING STARTERS

Offense - 4 | Defense - 6 Zach Perry Sr. QB-FS Remington Peterson Sr. OG-DE Braydon Peterson Jr. OE-FS Alex Hunley So. RB-LB Michael Callans So. OE-LB Garrett Phelps So. OG-DE

Jr. Sr. Jr. So. Sr. So.

QB-LB OE-DB FB-DE OG-LB DE C-NG

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 0-9 / 2017 - 1-8 / 2016 - 2-7 2015 - 5-4 / 2014 - 4-5

FAST FACT Walker is starting his 33rd year at Tescott H.S. - 14th as head football coach.

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Mascot - Eagles | Class - 8-Man D-II | District - 7

THE COACH: Heath Hewitt (4th year, 2-25)

THE COACH: Mike Wilmott
(4th year, 14-22)

RETURNING STARTERS

THE SCHEDULE

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9-6 - Wheatland-Grinnell 9-13 - South Barber 9-20 - At Burrton 9-27 - Pretty Prairie 10-4 - At Bucklin 10-11 - At Central Christian 10-18 - South Haven 10-25 - At Norwich 10-31 - Playoffs

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 1-8 / 2017 - 0-9 / 2016 - 1-8 2015 - 0-9 / 2014 - 5-4

FAST FACT The Falcons will be looking for just their third victory since the 2014 season.

LAST SEASON (1-8)

Wheatland-Grinnell South Barber Burrton Pretty Prairie Bucklin Central Christian South Haven Norwich Minneola Otis-Bison

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THE SCHEDULE

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 4 | Blake Allender Luke Hilger Ethan Poe Carson Denning Bradey McIntire Judson Hibbs Chance Hilger

9-6 - At Stafford 9-13 - Central Christian 9-20 - At South Haven 9-27 - Minneola 10-4 - At South Barber 10-11 - Burrton 10-18 - At Pretty Prairie 10-25 - Fairfield 10-31 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (5-4)

0-46 0-50 50-38 14-26 6-32 16-78 0-45 6-54 28-74 52-66

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Defense - 4 6-1 170 5-11 180 6-1 210 5-10 155 6-1 180 5-8 180 6-0 170

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. So.

QB-DB RB-DB OL-DL WR-DB RB-DL OL-DL WR-DB

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 2-7 / 2017 - 5-4 / 2016 - 5-4 2015 - 2-7 / 2014 - 2-7

FAST FACT The Eagles are looking to make the playoffs for the first time since 2008.

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SOUTH HAVEN

Mascot - Bulldogs | Class - 8-Man D-II | District - 7

Mascot - Cardinals | Class - 8-Man D-II | District - 7

THE COACH: Dennis Detter (First Year)

THE COACH: Reese Blaylock (2nd year, 4-5)

THE SCHEDULE

THE SCHEDULE

9-6 - vs. Leoti 9-13 - Burrton 9-20 - Kiowa County 9-27 - At Fairfield 10-4 - Central Christian 10-11 - At South Haven 10-18 - Norwich 10-25 - At South Barber 10-31 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (3-6) Leoti Burrton Kiowa County Fairfield Central Christian South Haven Norwich South Barber Otis-Bison Ingalls

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8-66 36-8 0-54 26-14 0-52 12-48 28-20 0-58 12-60 32-50

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 6 | Defense - 5 Adrian Payne 5-11 170 Logan Detter 5-11 180 Kalib Kruse 5-8 155 Cody Schuldt 5-9 160 Lucas Detter 5-10 170 Austin Nolan 5-7 200

Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr.

RB-LB OL-DL OE-LB OE-FS QB OL-DL

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 6-3 / 2017 - 7-3 / 2016 - 6-3 2015 - 7-2 / 2014 - 5-4

FAST FACT Detter replaces C.T. Young, who was the PPHS head coach for 17 seasons.

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 6 | Defense - 6 Taylor McLain 5-8 145 Slade Wiley 6-1 225 Garret Howell -- -Cooper Wolf 5-10 145 Slate Vanzant -- -Grady Howell 5-10 150 Tucker Locke 5-4 140 Jacob Turner 5-10 190

9-6 - Caldwell 9-13 - At CV-Dexter 9-20 - Norwich 9-27 - At South Barber 10-4 - At Burrton 10-11 - Pretty Prairie 10-18 - At Fairfield 10-25 - Central Christian 10-31 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (4-5) Caldwell CV-Dexter Norwich South Barber Burrton Pretty Prairie Fairfield Central Christian Stafford

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Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. So. So.

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 4-5 / 2017 - 2-7 / 2016 - 2-7 2015 - 3-6 / 2014 - 2-7

FAST FACT Last year’s record was the best by the Cardinals since the 2013 season.

WAKEFIELD

WILSON

Mascot - Bombers | Class - 8-Man D-II | District - 2

Mascot - Dragons | Class - 8-Man D-II | District - 5

THE COACH: Chris Freeman (12th year, 54-46)

THE COACH: Tony Brokes (22nd year, 85-126)

THE SCHEDULE

THE SCHEDULE

9-6 - Bennington 9-13 - At Solomon 9-20 - Goessel 9-27 - At Rural Vista 10-4 - Hartford 10-11 - At Centre 10-18 - At MDC Valley 10-25 - Waverly 10-31 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (3-6) Bennington Solomon Goessel Rural Vista Hartford Centre MDC Valley Waverly Southern Coffey

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0-50 6-54 20-30 52-6 50-40 44-66 58-8 8-40 14-60

RETURNING STARTERS Offense - 4 | Defense - 5 Isaiah Hammond 5-11 175 Jack Krueger 5-11 210 Konner Murphy 6-0 180 Alec Vann 5-11 150 Trevor Uken -- --

Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. So.

TE-DE TE-LB RB-LB DB RB-DB

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 3-6 / 2017 - 6-3 / 2016 - 7-3 2015 - 6-3 / 2014 - 7-24

FAST FACT Last’s year 3-6 record ended a streak of five straight winning seasons for the Bombers.

TOP RETURNEES Returning Starters - 4 Cody Slechta 5-9 Westin Hughes 5-8 Garrett Theilen 6-0 Cooper Weinhold 6-0 Donovan Lyne 5-11 Garrett Theilen 6-0

9-6 - At Southern Cloud 9-13 - At Lincoln 9-20 - At Clifton-Clyde 9-27 - Logan-Palco 10-4 - Northern Valley 10-11 - At Osborne 10-18 - Thunder Ridge 10-25 - At Sylvan-Lucas 10-31 - Playoff game

LAST SEASON (2-7) Southern Cloud Lincoln Clifton-Clyde Logan-Palco Northern Valley Osborne Thunder Ridge Sylvan-Lucas Wheatland-Grinnell

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Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr

LB OL-DE WR QB-CB OL TE-LB

RECORD TRACKER

2018 - 2-7 / 2017 - 1-8 / 2016 - 5-4 2015 - 6-2 / 2014 - 2-7

FAST FACT The Dragons won’t play their first home game until the fourth week of the season.

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THE SIX (MAN) SHOW Cunningham brings back football, and will be the first area six-man team

Cunningham may have struggled playing eight-man football this year, but with about 10 players this year, including Trey DeWeese, Lane Halderson, Caleb Panek, Zach Strohl, Leo Hageman, Isaiah Reed, Jaylen Schnittker, Skylar Hennessee and Nathan Lohrke, the Wildcats will have enough for six-man football.

(Photo by Dale Stelz)

By Kyle McCaskey VYPE Kansas correspondent Traveling west on the U.S. 54 corridor on a Friday night – or Kellogg, to Wichitans – would provide a buffet of rousing football options, from Goddard to Garden Plain to Kingman.

For a short time, there was an empty leap from Kingman to Pratt, with nowhere on the route to fulfill a football pit stop in between. Cunningham, a program turned vagabond, was out of town, chasing solutions.

When eight-man football on its own became unsustainable, Cunningham flirted with an eight-man co-op to the north with Fairfield in 2015. That relationship was imperfect, so Cunningham tagged along with 11-man Kingman to the east, contributing a few more names to the Eagles’ roster. That was 140

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a smooth partnership, but it left the town of Cunningham dormant on Fridays in the fall.

“Having the lights on at home on a Friday night is big,” said Cunningham coach Lance McGuire. “It’s at home. It’s four games. Everybody shows up and everybody watches.”

The answer was not north, nor south, nor with any other school in the area.

Go west, young man, where six-man football – count ‘em, six – is one-by-one becoming commonplace in small-town Kansas.

“I’ve never played six-man. I’ve never coached six-man,” McGuire said, as he concedes the learning curve that lays in front of himself and the Wildcats this season. “YouTube is good. I have had some contact with coaches from other

Cunningham will play a new brand of football this year under head coach Lance McGuire (left) and assistant Eric Kerschen. (Photo by Dale Stelz)

states that do six-man. What works, what doesn’t work, how do you structure practices?”

A brief primer for the uninitiated, which is likely anyone within reach of this magazine – 15 yards for a first down, the person that receives the snap has to pitch it or pass, everybody is an eligible receiver and kicking an extra point is worth two while a prototypical two-point conversion is worth one.

Defensive coordinators without iron stomachs need not venture into these waters. Keeping an opponent under 40 is a wildly successful evening.

“Tackling in space, getting the ball in space, is a pretty big deal,” McGuire said.

Cunningham is alone as a six-man program in southcentral Kansas. Away games on the schedule nearly stretch out of state, including a 294-mile journey to Cheylin (northwest of Colby).

“I reached out last year to some of the western Kansas teams. One of my first questions was, ‘What about travel?’

All of them said, ‘You just do it,’” McGuire said. “Everybody wants Friday night lights on at home, and it’s worth it to do the travel.”

As fielding an eight-man squad becomes a crunch for smaller schools, six-man has become an attractive alternative.

Six-man football is halfway to the necessary 24 teams needed for a Kansas State High School Activities Association sanctioned title game. To get there, more south-central and southeast Kansas programs will need to take the plunge into uncharted waters. Cunningham will be a fascinating test case, and perhaps the spark that turns the stadium lights back on at smaller schools across Kansas.

“I don’t know if it’s a hope, but I think it’s the realistic possibility, that we’ll jump in,” McGuire said.

Cunningham football players will play for their school for the first time in four years, after trying co-op agreements with Fairfield and Kingman.

(Photo by Dale Stelz)

CUNNINGHAM Mascot - Wildcats | Class - Six-Man | District - East

THE COACH: Lance McGuire (13th Year) THE SCHEDULE 9-6 - Moscow 9-13 - Deerfield 9-20 - At Ashland 9-27 - At Western Plains 10-4 - Weskan 10-11 - At Cheylin 10-18 - At Golden Plains 10-25 - Natoma 10-31 - Playoffs

PLAYERS ON KINGMAN’S ROSTER - 2018 Daylen Schnittker Evan Paris Isaiah Reed Erik Paris

Jr. Jr. So. So

RECORD TRACKER

2016-18 - Co-op with Kingman 2015 - Co-op with Fairfield 2014 - 0-9 2013 - 0-8

FAST FACT The Wildcats will be one of 12 schools playing Six-Man football this season.

SEASON OUTLOOK Cunningham has no seniors on its roster. Schnittker lettered for the Kingman High football team last year. The Wildcats will represent their own school on Friday nights for the first time since the 2014 season. Two of their road trips are 236 miles to Rexford (Golden Plains) and 294 to Bird City (Cheylin) - one way - on back-to-back weeks in October.

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SIX-MAN ALL-STAR GAME COMES TO AREA Dylan Spresser (2) and Nolan Ritter (4) celebrate a touchdown during the six-man all-star game at Bethel College in North Newton. (Photo by Bill Millspaugh)

Cade Scott, playing for the South team, looks back on his way to the end zone during the six-man all-star game at Bethel College.

By Brad Hallier VYPE Kansas Editor in Chief Six-man football continues to make inroads in Kansas.

While it might be a few years before six-man football gets 24 schools playing, and thereby having a state championship sanctioned by the Kansas State High School Activities Association, the number continues to increase, as 12 Kansas high schools will play six-man football this fall. And, on June 8 at Bethel College in North Newton, the state’s first all-star game for six-man football occurred.

While no VYPE-area players participated - Cunningham will be the area’s first six-man team this season - it was still a stepping stone for six-man football in Kansas.

Golden Plains’ Dylan Spresser was the standout, as he rushed for 148 yards and two touchdowns and he also threw for a score, as the North team beat the South 33-13.

Kade Scott from Pawnee Heights grabbed nine passes for 219 yards and two touchdowns for the South.

Other than Cunningham, the other 11 six-man, footballplaying schools are located in western Kansas. The closest school to Cunningham with six-man football is Pawnee Heights (92 miles). Ashland is 100 miles from Cunningham.

Six-man football, which has been played for years in Texas, Nebraska, Colorado and Wyoming, has many different rules than eight-man football. Field goals are worth four points.

Kicked points after touchdowns are worth two points.

Running or passing for the conversion after touchdowns is one point.

Every player is eligible to catch passes.

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