SIK Preseason Player to Watch: Carson Liles of Thomas More Prep Marian (1A) does it all entering his senior year as the Monarch’s starting QB, defensive back, and kicker. The 5’10”, 175-pound multi-sport standout threw for 1,523 yards and 10 touchdowns while adding 6 rushing

SIK Pre-Season Player to Watch: Sam Harp of Andale enters his senior year as one of the most versatile threats on one of the most dangerous teams in 3A football. Harp was named to the SIK 3A All-State Team after helping lead the Indians to a 13-0 record in 2024 as the 3A State

SIK Pre-Season Player to Watch: Liberal’s James Fieser is a 6’2”, 185-pound wide receiver and safety for the Redskins. A first team all-conference and all-state honorable mention pick in both football and basketball, Fieser was a key weapon in Liberal’s 7-3 season. In 2024, he

SIK Pre-Season Player to Watch: Lawrence High wide receiver Jaxon Becker is back for his senior season and looking to build on a strong 2024 campaign. He hauled in 55 catches for 730 yards and 8 touchdowns last season, earning All-State Honorable Mention, and a spot on the Sports

SIK Pre-Season Player to Watch: Hoisington’s (2A) Layton Hoffman returns as a physical presence in the trenches heading into his senior season. The 6’1”, 285-pound two-way lineman plays center and nose guard and was named to the Non-Senior All-State First Team after a standout

SIK Pre-Season Player to Watch: Griffin Johnson, a 2028 prospect from Beloit, is already making his name known in the trenches. The 6’2", 300-pound offensive and defensive lineman was a SIK First Team Non-Senior pick as just a freshman. His strength numbers are already elite with

SIK Pre-Season Player to Watch: Few players in Kansas bring the two-way dominance and résumé of Nemaha Central’s Carter Hajek. The 5’11”, 215-pound quarterback and safety is one of the most decorated athletes in the state heading into his senior year. A two-time Sports in Kansas

SIK Pre-Season Player to Watch: Ryddik Bethel, a 6’0”, 252-pound force in the trenches, returns to anchor both lines for Plainville (1A) heading into his senior year. A dominant offensive guard and defensive lineman, Bethel has racked up numerous honors including 2024 Sports in

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SIK Pre-Season Player to Watch: Ellsworth’s (2A) Cooper McGowan returns for his senior season as a versatile playmaker on both sides of the ball. The 6’3”, 190-pound outside linebacker and tight end posted 67 total tackles, 2 sacks, 5 tackles for loss, and 2 forced fumbles during

SIK Pre-Season Player to Watch: Russell’s (2A) Walker Middleton has quietly built one of the most productive careers in the state. The 5’6”, 155-pound senior wide receiver and return threat is a three-year starter who has racked up 2,752 all-purpose yards heading into his final

SIK Pre-Season Player to Watch: Manny Myers, a 6’0”, 175-pound senior from Mulvane (4A), is one of the most versatile and explosive athletes in the state. The dual-threat quarterback also makes an impact at cornerback and punt returner, earning the AVCTL III Offensive MVP in

SIK Pre-Season Player to Watch: Standing at 6’6”, 295 pounds, Kaden Snyder passes the eye check as one of the top lineman in the state. The Salina Central (5A) senior has made a name for himself at left tackle, earning All-State honors in both football and basketball as a junior.

SIK Pre-Season Player to Watch: Hays (5A) standout Gus Corsair has quickly established himself as one of the premier offensive linemen in Kansas’ 2027 class. At 6’3”, 285 pounds, the standout guard/center is coming off a dominant sophomore season where he earned 1st Team

SIK Pre-Season Player to Watch: Saint Thomas Aquinas (5A) standout Stephen Carroll had a breakout junior season, and is expecting big things this fall. The 6’1”, 275-pound right guard has been a varsity starter since his freshman year and has racked up elite honors. Carroll was

SIK Pre-Season Player to Watch: Ethan Coutre, a 6’3”, 220-pound lineman from Hesston (3A), is a name to watch on both sides of the ball heading into the 2025 season. As a dominant presence at both defensive end and offensive tackle, Coutre earned SIK All-State First Team

SIK Pre-Season Player to Watch: Kaizer Kanitz is a 6’1”, 175-pound athlete from Moundridge (1A), enters the 2025 season ready to lead as quarterback after starring at wide receiver the past two seasons. With a 36-inch vertical and solid strength numbers (220 bench, 350 squat),

SIK Pre-Season Player to Watch: Armond Graves returns for his senior season for Wellsville (3A) after a dominant 2024 campaign, earning 1st team all-state honors from Sports in Kansas. The 5’11”, 200-pound running back rushed for 1,240 yards and 28 touchdowns, averaging 8.1 yards

SIK Pre-Season Player to Watch: Dylan Theel returns in 2025 as a versatile playmaker for a loaded Osage City (2A) squad coming off a 10-1 season and a school-record run. The 5’10”, 190-pound junior did a little bit of everything last fall - rushing for 539 yards, catching 36