Hardwood Stars Earn Gridiron Honors
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All across the state of Kansas are kids who excel at more than one sport. At risk of overlooking any of these notable high schoolers, here are a handful of basketball stars who were recognized for their all-state performance on…
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Continue ReadingAll across the state of Kansas are kids who excel at more than one sport. At risk of overlooking any of these notable high schoolers, here are a handful of basketball stars who were recognized for their all-state performance on the gridiron recently:
Nikko Taylor Nikko Taylor 6'6" | SF Blue Valley North | 2021 State KS , senior, Blue Valley North:
An impressive post/wing who is a phenomenal passer for a big man, Taylor earned first team 6A as a lineman.
Jordan Brown Jordan Brown 6'2" | SG St Francis | 2022 State GA , senior, Basehor-Linwood (pictured):
One of the top basketball players in the 2021 class excelled on the football field as well. Brown earned first team 4A as an end.
Brooks Whaley, senior, Rock Creek:
A 5-foot-9 do-everything dynamo for Rock Creek, Whaley averaged 5 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals a game last year. On the football field, he earned first team 3A as an end.
Bo Reeves, senior, Rossville:
The 6-foot-5 post player makes a fine end on the football field. He earned first team 2A.
Torrey Horak, junior, Rossville:
Injury kept him from making a bigger name on the court last year. But Horak was dynamite on the football field, early Top 11 honors and first team 2A.
Jordan Barnard, senior, Olpe:
Averaged 12 points and 4 boards as a junior. Earned first team 1A as an end.
Luke Detwiler, senior, Lyndon:
Detwiler put up 13.2 points, 4 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game last season. He earned first team 1A in the backfield.
Jace Doerksen Jace Doerksen 5'10" | CG Inman | 2022 State KS , junior, Inman:
The 6-footer earned honorable mention2A in basketball last season. Now this year, he received first team 1A as a back.
Miles Kitselman, senior, Lyndon:
Kitselman was honorable mention 2A last year, averaging 18 points and 10 rebounds per game. This year, he was a first team 1A lineman.
Damon Redeker, junior, Olpe:
Honorable mention 1A last season as a sophomore, Redeker put up 12 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists per game. This fall, he earned first team 1A defensive back.
Harlan Obioha Harlan Obioha 7'0" | C Hoxie | 2021 State KS , senior, Hoxie:
One of the biggest big men in the state, Obioha earned first team 8-Man D1 as a lineman. No wonder, he stands 6-foot-10 and weights 345.
Aaron Skidmore, senior, South Gray:
First team 1A in basketball last year, Skidmore was named first team 8-Man D1.
Aiden Rudolph, senior, Clifton Clyde:
Honorable mention 1A in basketball last year, Rudolph was named first team 8-Man D1 linebacker.
Drew Stutesman Drew Stutesman 6'2" | CG Madison | 2022 State KS , junior, Madison:
The second teamer in 1A in basketball last year was first team 8-Man D1 as a linebacker.
Jayden Garrison Jayden Garrison 6'2" | CG Little River | 2021 State KS , senior, Little River:
Garrison was first team in 1A basketball last year, and was a first team 8-Man D1 defensive back this fall.
Devan Mcewen Devan Mcewen 6'3" | SG Lebo | 2021 State KS , senior, Lebo:
Second team 1A in basketball last year, McEwen is one of the most decorated two-sport athletes, earning first team 8-Man D2 as quarterback.
Colin Jueneman, senior, Hanover:
A 6-foot-2 returning starter on the hoops team, Jueneman earned football first team 8-Man D2.
Jesse Baxter, senior, St. Francis:
Honorable mention 1A in basketball last year, the 6-foot-3 Baxter was first team 8-Man D2 as a lineman.
Trevor Zarybnicky, senior, Wheatland-Grinnell:
Honorable mention 1A in basketball last year, the 6-foot-3 Zarybnicky was first team 8-Man D2 as a linebacker.
Other noteables:
Cade Wilson Cade Wilson 6'3" | C Manhattan | 2021 State KS , senior, Manhattan:
HM 6A lineman
Jacob Hanna Jacob Hanna 6'3" | CG Andover | 2021 State KS , senior, Maize:
HM 5A end
Avery Johnson Avery Johnson 6'2" | CG Maize | 2023 KS , sophomore, Maize:
HM 5A back
Geremiah Moore Geremiah Moore 5'9" | CG West | 2022 State KS , junior, Wichita Northwest:
HM 5A back
Camden Kirmer, senior, Emporia:
HM 5A back
Casen Stallbaumer, junior, Seaman:
HM 5A back
Garrett Almond Garrett Almond 6'1" | CG Chanute | 2021 State KS , senior, Chanute:
HM 4A end
Tariq Logan Tariq Logan 5'11" | CG Field Kindley | 2021 State KS , senior, Coffeyville:
HM 4A end
Blake Poje, senior, Tonganoxie:
HM 4A back
Xavier Hernandez, senior, Atchison:
HM 4A linebacker
Tyler Little Tyler Little 6'5" | PF Galena | 2023 State KS , sophomore, Galena:
HM 3A end
Trey Pivarnik, senior, Hayden:
HM 3A end
Parker Stone Parker Stone 6'1" | CG Perry-Lecompton | 2021 State KS , senior, Perry-Lecompton:
HM 3A end
Dawson Zenger Dawson Zenger 6'1" | CG Rock Creek | 2021 State KS , senior, Rock Creek:
HM 3A end
Joe Otting Joe Otting 6'3" | C Hayden | 2023 State KS , sophomore, Hayden:
HM 3A line
Wesley Fair Wesley Fair 6'2" | CG Wichita Collegiate | 2023 KS , sophomore, Collegiate:
HM 3A back
Sawyer Harper, senior, Hugoton:
HM 3A back
Connor Holle, senior, Riley County:
HM 3A back
Kale Purcell Kale Purcell 6'3" | SF Holton | 2021 State KS , senior, Holton:
HM 3A back
Brett Sarwinski Brett Sarwinski 5'10" | PG Galena | 2022 State KS , junior, Galena:
HM 3A back
Wyatt Trost, senior, Concordia:
HM 3A back
Harrison Voth Harrison Voth 6'1" | SG Cheney | 2022 State KS , junior, Cheney:
HM 3A back
Billy Welch, sr. Perry-Lecompton:
HM 3A back
Blake Buessing, junior, Santa Fe Trail:
HM 3A specialist
Gunnar Fort, senior, Osage City:
HM 2A end
Landon Boss, sophomore, Osage City:
HM 2A back
Drew Caudle, senior, Maur Hill:
HM 2A back
Lucas Hammeke, senior, Hutchinson Trinity:
HM 2A back
Mason Haxton Mason Haxton 6'0" | CG Hoisington | 2021 State KS , senior, Hoisington:
HM 2A back
Ty Sides Ty Sides 5'10" | CG Phillipsburg | 2021 State KS , senior, Phillipsburg:
HM 2A back
Jerrit Norris, sophomore, Troy:
HM 1A end
Cameron Beardsley, senior, Valley Heights:
HM 1A back
Ian Haverkamp, senior, Centralia:
HM 1A back
Trenton L’Ecuyer, junior, Valley Heights:
HM 1A back
Darian Massey, junior, Lyndon:
HM 1A back
Cade Oliver, junior, Wabaunsee:
HM 1A back
Brayden Meseke, junior, Wabaunsee:
HM 1A specialist
Braxton Lafferty Braxton Lafferty 5'11" | CG Little River | 2023 State KS , sophomore, Little River:
HM 8-Man D1 end
Trevor Quaney, senior, Burlingame:
HM 8-Man D1 line
Brome Rayburn, senior, Madison:
HM 8-Man D1 back
Isaac Salmans, senior, Hodgeman County:
HM 8-Man D1 back
Ryan Wolgram, senior, Madison:
HM 8-Man D1 back
Chase Harris Chase Harris 6'2" | CG Wichita Heights | 2022 State KS on, senior, Madison:
HM 8-Man D1 specialist
Emmitt Jueneman Emmitt Jueneman 6'1" | SF Hanover | 2022 State KS , junior, Hanover:
HM 8-Man D2 end
Blake Hynek, senior, Hanover:
HM 8-Man D1 line
Gavin Cornelison, senior, Frankfort:
HM 8-Man D1 back
Jacob Jueneman, senior, Hanover:
HM 8-Man D1 back
Aiden Gerstner, senior, Frankfort:
HM 8-Man D1 linebacker
Scott Price Scott Price 5'9" | PG Bucklin | 2022 State KS , senior, Bucklin:
HM 8-Man D1 linebacker