Fall Sports Preview 2011 - The Hutchinson News

2011 Football Preview 

20 Thursday, September 1, 2011 The Hutchinson News 

BELLE PLAINE DRAGONS 

Coach: Brian Seba (third year, 3-15, 16-21 overall) 

League: Central Plains 

2010 record: 2-7 (1-2 district) 

Top returners: Dakota Richardson (6-0, 190, sr., TB-LB); 

Greg Moore (6-1, 170, sr., WR-LB); Storm Scott (6-1, 200, sr., 

FB-LB); Gabe Stewart (5-11, 165, sr., QB-S); Eric Martin (5- 

10, 175, sr., RB-LB); Jeremiah Brent (5-10, 165, sr., RB-CB); 

Caleb Throop (5-9, 150, jr., QB-S); Dalin Mead (5-8, 155, jr., 

WR-CB); Ryan Willms (6-0, 220, jr., OL-DL); Austin Johnson 

(6-3, 200, jr., OL-DL) 

Top newcomers: Zach Thornbrush (5-10, 190, jr., FB-LB); 

Sebastian Brown (5-11, 200, jr., OL-DL); Bryson Gann (6-2, 

150, jr., WR-CB); Quay Hervey (5-10, 155, jr., WR-LB); Chase 

Curl (5-10, 165, so., RB-LB); Harry Busick (5-11, 180, so., WR- 

LB) 

Outlook: Belle Plaine has won just three games in the past 

three years, but Seba sees signs of the program improving. 

The roster size has nearly doubled since 2010 and the team’s 

leading rusher, passer, receiver and tackler all are back this 

season. Overall, the Dragons return nine starters on both 

sides of the ball. 

BLUESTEM LIONS 

Coach: Kyle Wallis (first year) 



Top returners: Cade Minnick (6-0, 180, sr., WR-DB); Blake 

Bolander (5-10, 165, sr. QB-DB); Augie Schmidt (5-10, 220, sr., 

OL-LB); John Moore (6-3, 245, sr., OL-DL); Chad Izzo (5-10, 160, 

sr., WR-DB); Ty Young (5-10, 185, sr., WR-LB); Patrick Hurd 

(6-4, 230, jr., OL-DL); Cody Easterday (6-0, 175, jr., RB-LB) 

Outlook: Bluestem is looking to snap a 24-game losing streak. 

The Lions turn to Wallis to take over the program – he was 

head coach at Wichita Independent the past two seasons. 

CHAPARRAL ROADRUNNERS 

Coach: Justin Burke (second year, 7-3, 68-37 overall) 



Top returners: Justin Fagan (5-9, 140, sr., WR-DB); Torry 

Hamill (5-8, 130, sr., WR-DB); Ryan Masenthin (5-11, 165, sr., 

SB-LB); Scotty McCartney (6-5, 300, sr., OL-DL); Zack Duwe 

(5-10, 145, jr., QB-DB); Jeremy Gaug (6-0, 255, jr., OL-DL); 

Nick Shaw (6-1, 155, jr., SB-LB); Justin Struble (5-10, 175, jr., 

SB-LB); Clay Wilcox (6-1, 303, jr., OL-DL); Cade Stierwalt (6- 

0, 185, jr., OL-DL) 

Top newcomers: Devin Beasley (5-10, 240, jr., OL-DL); Zach 

Darnell (6-0, 210, jr., OL-DL); Mason Beasley (5-11, 165, so., 

SB-LB); Adam Capps (5-11, 1745, so., QB-DB) 

Outlook: Chaparral had its first winning season since 2002. 

Now Burke hopes the Roadrunners can reload. Offensively, 

Chaparral returns good experience on the line, but it must 

replace three backs who combined for 3,000 yards last year. 

It also returns five starters on defense. 

CIMARRON BLUEJAYS 

Coach: Doug Minneman (fourth year, 8-20) 

League: Hi-Plains 


Top returners: Tyler Siek (5-10, 180, sr., QB-LB); Ed Rameriz 

(5-8, 250, sr., OL-DL); Zach Fields (6-0, 210, sr., OL-DL); Joey 

Franzitta (6-0, 175, sr., TE-DL); Alex Neuschafer (6-0, 210, jr., 

FB-LB); Aidan Shaughnessy (5-8, 160, jr., OL-DL) 

Top newcomers: Bryan Durham (6-0, 195, sr., OL-DL); Josh 

Meis (5-10, 165, jr., FB-LB); Eddy Trevino (5-10, 145, so., WR- 

DB) 

Outlook: After making the playoffs for the first time in 10 

years, there’s excitement around Cimarron’s program following 

its breakthrough season. Siek, who also return at 

quarterback, and Neuschafer were all-league linebackers 

last season. The Bluejays also have good size, but Minneman 

said a lack of speed is a concern. Cimarron also lost all its 

starters in the secondary. 

CONWAY SPRINGS CARDINALS 

Coach: Matt Biehler (third year, 23-2) 



Top returners: Brian Doffing (5-11, 195, sr., RB-LB); Cory 

Misak (5-7, 175, sr., RB-LB); Matt Seiwert (6-3, 250, sr., FB- 

LB); Kyle Hill (6-3, 225, sr., TE-DE); Trenton Ebersole (6-2, 

220, sr., OL); Tyler Fisher (5-10, 215, sr., OL); Joseph Gerber 

(6-3, 170, sr., DB); Marcus Hilger (6-2, 260, sr., DE); Tanner 

Wood (6-5, 235, jr., QB-LB) 

Top newcomers: Cody Andra (5-8, 150, sr., RB-LB); Jordan 

Ast (5-7 160, sr., RB-DB); Ryan Pauly (5-10, 150, jr., RB-DB); 

Carl Leahy (6-1, 180, jr., OL-LB); Derek Martin (5-10, 195, jr., 

OL-LB) 

Outlook: Conway Springs’ unbeaten 2010 season ended with a 

loss to Silver Lake in the 3A final. The Cardinals will be a 

favorite to get back to the title game. Doffing rushed for 1,782 

yards last year, while Misak gained 1,129 yards. Wood 

accounted for 1,000 yards. The skill players also make up the 

linebacking corps. A key will be replacing veteran linemen. 

DOUGLASS BULLDOGS 

Coach: Jeffrey Ast (second year, 1-8) 



Top returners: Kyle Troxler (sr., QB-DB); Jesse Cramner 

(sr., RB-LB); Mika Kaylor (sr., C); Ryker Greenbaum (FB- 

LB); Tyler Beauchamp (sr., TE-DE) 

Top newcomers: Avery McNelly (RB-CB) 

Outlook: The Bulldogs, a playoff qualifier in 2009, had growing 

pains last season under a new coach. This year, Douglass 

looks to improve with five starters back on both sides of the 

ball. 

ELLSWORTH BEARCATS 

Coach: Ken WIndholz (12th year, 37-65) 

League: NCAA 


Top returners: Tyler Goding (OL-DL, sr., 215); Ben Murrell 

(180, sr., WR-LB); Jacob Froese (195, sr., QB-LB); Chyler 

Hudson (165, sr., RB-DB); McGregor Jones (195, sr., WR-LB); 

Clint Glaser (165, sr., WR-DB); Shane Wilson (170, sr., WR); 

Trevor Miley (225, jr., OL-DL); Josh Bahr (195, jr., OL-DL) 

Outlook: Ellsworth doubled its win total from 2009 and the 

Bearcats return plenty of experience with nine offensive and 

eight defensive starters back. Froese is back to lead their 

spread offense and he also is part of a strong linebacker 

corps. Ellsworth, which started 0-3 last year before winning 

six straight, also has good experience at receiver. 

GARDEN PLAIN OWLS 

Coach: Todd Puetz (10th year, 105-18) 



Top returners: Joey Capul (205, sr., RB-LB); Lucas Jennings 

(195, sr., QB-DB); Jake Balestracci (230, sr., OL-DL); Cale 

Walsh (185, sr., RB-LB); Josh Becker (165, sr., WR-DB); Nathan 

Dooley (175, sr., RB-DB); Ethan Hays (190, sr., OL-DL); 

Denver Doyle (195, jr., RB-LB); Tyler Puetz (220, jr., OL-DL); 

Tim Bugner (180, jr., QB-DB); Dylan Clark (170, jr., RB-DB) 

Outlook: Garden Plain returns five offensive and six defensive 

starters from a season when it lost to rival Conway 

Springs twice. Overall, the Owls return 28 lettermen, which 

will help provide depth. Capul finished last year with 769 

rushing yards and 16 TDs, while Jennings was an all-league 

defensive back. 

HALSTEAD DRAGONS 

Coach: Marc Svaty (fifth year, 18-20) 

League: Central Kansas 


Top returners: Karsen Garnett (5-11, 225, sr., OL-LB); Tyler 

Henning (5-6, 200, sr., OL-DL); Tucker Kaufman (6-2, 200, sr., 

OL-LB); Peyton Wingert (5-7, 150, sr., RB-LB); Ryan Bibb (5- 

7, 145, sr., RB-DB); Devon Bibb (5-7, 145, sr., RB-DB); Alex 

Thibault (5-3, 150, jr., RB-DB) 

Top newcomers: Chance Spicer (6-1, 175, sr., WR-DB); Jonah 

McKee (5-2, 135, jr., QB); Dakota Hoffman (6-1, 170, jr., OL- 

LB); Brendan Gundy (6-1, 165, jr., OL-LB); Mike Mendez (5- 

11, 200, jr., OL-DL); Blake Bohling (5-10, 150, jr., WR-DB); 

Timmy Glassco (5-10, 175, jr., OL-DL); Jessie Aguirre (5-10, 

185, jr., DL); Cory Armendariz (5-5, 165, jr., RB-LB) 

Outlook: The Dragons try to follow up last year with solid 

upperclassmen. Halstead returns just three offensive starters 

as it must replace QB Simon McKee and top running back 

Tanner Strohl. Seven defensive starters are back as Wingert 

recorded 86 tackles as a junior and Devon Bibb had 72. 

HILLSBORO TROJANS 

Coach: Max Heinrichs (third year, 12-9, 57-45 overall) 



Top returners: Brandon Rooker (6-2, 235, sr., OL-DL); Luke 

Moore (5-8, 170, sr., QB-LB); Aaron Klassen (6-2, 180, sr., TE- 

DE); Derek Kelsey (6-0, 175, sr., WR-DB); Devin Dick (6-0, 

195, sr., TE-LB); Dylan Jirak (6-1, 215, jr., OL-DL); Nathan 

Unruh (6-1, 215, jr., OL-DL); Shaq Thiessen (6-0, 150, jr., WR- 

DB); Tyler Proffitt (6-0, 160, jr., WR-DB); Tyrell Thiessen (5- 

11, 265, jr., FB-LB); Evan Ollenberger (5-11, 135, so. WR-DB) 

Top newcomers: Aaron Slater (6-1, 235, sr., OL-DL); Mitchell 

Day (5-7, 130, jr., RB-DB); Tanner Jones (5-9, 165, jr., RB- 

LB); Josh Wiebe (6-2, 175, jr., TE-DE); Lucas Sinclair (5-11, 

160, jr., QB-DB) 

Outlook: Hillsboro returns good experience on the line, which 

Heinrichs believes will be one of the team’s strengths, as well 

as Moore, who threw for 1,173 yards last season. Tyrell 

Thiessen is a big, mobile linebacker. Overall, roster numbers 

are down this season, so it’s important Hillsboro 

remains healthy. 

CLASS 3A CAPSULES 

HOISINGTON CARDINALS 

Coach: Jason Ingram (first year) 

League: MCAA 


Top returners: Eric Hellerud (5-10, 200, sr., RB-LB); Dylan 

Bell (5-8, 175, sr., C-DT); Cody Batt (5-6, 210, sr., DL); 

Anthony Broeder (sr., K-P); Derrick Kaiser (sr., DB); Cody 

Stetler (6-7, 210, jr., TE-DE); Brady Moore (6-2, 225, jr., OL- 

DL); Trevor Williams (5-9, 220, jr., OL-DL); Jacob Durrett 

(jr., FS); Peyton Bullard (jr., OL); Cody Richter (jr., OL- 

DL); Chance Demel (5-9, 170, jr., OT-DE) 

Outlook: Hoisington returns six starters on both sides of the 

ball from a team that missed the playoffs for the first time 

since 2003. Ingram takes over as coach for Lonnie Irvin, who 

won 82 games during his tenure. Ingram is a former Great 

Bend and Bethany College assistant. 

KINGMAN EAGLES 

Coach: Curtis Albin (first year) 



Top returners: Brian Suenram (6-3, 170, sr., WR-DB); 

Mikabe Erdman (6-0, 190, sr., QB-DB); Mike Meng (5-11, 180, 

sr., TE-DB); Will Cousins (6-0, 225, sr., RB-DT); Blaine 

Boswell (6-0, 180, sr., C-DE); Skyler Goyen (5-8, 225, sr., G- 

DL); Austin Massey (6-0, 170, jr., FB-LB) 

Outlook: Kingman snapped a 27-game losing streak last season, 

but the Eagles still are trying to build up its program. 

Albin, who had been head coach at Minneola the past seven 

years, will try to do that. The Eagles have a large senior 

class and return six players who started both ways. They 

should have good team speed. 

LAKIN BRONCS 

Coach: Jeff Fuss (first year) 



Top returners: Caden Helberg (6-1, 299m sr., C-DE); Blake 

Guebelle (5-10, 175, sr., RB-LB); Bryant Miller (6-1, 170, sr., 

QB-DB); Bryce White (6-1, 265, sr., OT-DT); Joe McCombs (5- 

10, 155, sr., RB-LB); Raul Beltran (5-10, 215, sr. OG-DE); 

Reno Armstrong (6-2, 165, sr., WR-DB); Cody Kinnier (6-2, 

170, sr., TE-DE); Kevin Dasenbrock (6-0, 170, jr., WR-LB); 

Ty Adams (6-0, 175, jr., RB-LB); Montana Fuller (6-2, 240, so., 

OL-DL) 

Top newcomers: Pedro Chavez (6-0, 165, jr., RB-LB); Dalton 

Shalberg (6-2, 150, jr., WR-DB); Daylon Gilliland (6-0, 240, jr., 

OL-DL); Gage McAtee (5-8, 150, so., RB-LB) 

Outlook: After spending eight seasons at Pratt, Fuss takes 

over at Lakin. He’s greeted by a large senior class – 17 – that 

will lead the team and provide depth. Fuss said the Broncs, 

who were 6-4 in 2009 before slipping last season, have the 

potential to be very competitive. Eight starters are back on 

both sides of the ball with Miller leading the offense. 

LYONS LIONS 

Coach: Clancy Moses (first year) 



Top returners: Ryon Thurston (5-9, 155, sr., RB-DB); Zach 

Loesch (6-1, 215, sr., OL-DE); Brenden Lewis (6-0, 135, sr., 

WR-CB); Kregg Clarke (6-0, 155, sr., WR-CB); Evan Barber 

(6-0, 170, sr., C-DL); Matthew Vincent (5-10, 165, jr. QB-DE); 

Luis Rascon (5-7, 150, jr., DB); Lukas Padilla (5-9, 155, jr., 

RB-CB); Adrian Lange (5-5, 140, jr., LB) 

Outlook: Moses takes over for a Lyons team that struggled 

a year ago but returns good experience. Lyons has seven 

offensive and nine defensive starters back as Vincent 

returns at QB after throwing for 717 yards in 2010. Lewis had 

21 catches and four TDs. Loesch and Barber are two-year 

starters. 

MARION WARRIORS 

Coach: Grant Thierolf (24th year) 

League: Heart of America 


Top returners: Colten Johnson (5-9, 174, sr., RB-LB); Mikael 

Antoszyk (5-4, 140, sr., SB-CB); David Helmer (6-2, 224, sr., 

OT-DT); Jon Tacha (6-1, 285, sr., C-DT); Spencer Fugitt (5-11, 

198, jr., OG-LB); Brody Carroll (5-9, 150, jr., SB-S); Dakin 

Ledford (6-2, 218, jr., TE-DE); Isaac Baldwin (5-11, 222, jr., 

OT); Cole Lewman (6-0, 150, jr., QB-LB) 

Top newcomers: Jacob Harper (6-2, 168, jr., WR); Ethan Hett 

(5-10, 166, jr., OG); Wiley Lundy (6-0, 178, jr., DE); Eric 

Regnier (5-6, 135, jr., CB); Caleb Williams (5-8, 176, so., LB) 

Outlook: Marion will have a young team this season as 

Thierolf will heavily count on his junior class. Lewman takes 

over at quarterback after playing receiver last season. 

Thierolf believes the offensive line will be a strength with 

three starters back. Seven starters are back on defense, 

including three on the line and three linebackers. 

MEDICINE LODGE INDIANS 

Coach: Faron Kraft (first year, 16-19 overall) 



Top returners: Bryan Hellman (6-3, 180, sr., WR-DB); Kelvin 

Shinliver (6-0, 210, sr., RB-LB); Sheldon Bayliff (5-10, 215, sr., 

OL-LB); Tim Morford (5-9, 230, sr., OL-DL); Tyler Ward (5- 

10, 150, sr., WR-DB); Chris Coultas (5-11, 165, sr., QB-DB); 

Jake Beecher (5-10, 190, sr., RB-LB); Ty Boor (6-0, 155, sr., 

WR-DB); David Miller (6-1, 180, jr., RB-LB); Logan Bertholf 

(6-0, 175, jr., OL-LB); Bryant Wornkey (6-0, 190, jr., RB-LB); 

Scott Angel (6-8, 235, so., OL-DL); Scott Beecher (5-10, 155, 

so., RB-DB) 

Outlook: Kraft takes over as coach after spending the past 

three seasons with Dighton. Medicine Lodge will have a good 

group of seniors to lead the way, but one area of concern is 

there’s not a lot of depth provided by the freshmen and sophomore 

classes. 

REMINGTON BRONCOS 

Coach: Chris Lawler (eighth year, 45-23) 



Top returners: Corbin Mitchell (6-1, 200, sr., OL-DL); Luke 

Igo (5-9, 165, sr., RB-DL); Kyle Regier (6-1, 175, jr., WR-LB); 

Will Johnson (5-10, 205, jr., OL-DL); Eric Janzen (5-10, 175, jr., 

OL-DL); Caleb Cherryholmes (5-10, 170, jr., QB-LB)\ 

Top newcomers: Patrick Nelson (5-11, 195, sr., OL-DL); 

Tyler Atwood (5-9, 160, sr., WR-DB); Ty Coats (6-0, 160, sr., 

WR-LB); Kale Zonnefeld (6-1, 160, jr., WR-DB) 

Outlook: Remington, which lost by two in the playoffs to 

Trinity Catholic last year, will be led by Cherryholmes, who 

passed for more than 2.000 yards last season. The Broncos 

also return good experience on the line, but need to plug some 

holes at receiver. Regier will anchor Remington’s defense. 

SCOTT CITY BEAVERS 

Coach: Glenn O’Neil (fifth year, 38-9) 

League: Great West 


Top returners: Braeden Robinson (5-10, 145, sr., WR-CB); 

Dakota Farr (5-10, 210, sr., OT); Colbon Couchman (6-2, 200, 

sr., DE); Jesse Eitel (6-0, 210, sr., OG); Dylan Ellis (6-0, 240, 

sr., OT); Luke Hayes (6-4, 255, sr., TE-DE); Dalton Smith (5- 

7, 165, sr., RB); Dalton Buehler (5-10, 190, jr., RB-CB); 

Michael McEachern (5-11, 250, jr., OG-DT); Tyler Hess (6-0, 

185, jr., LB)Brett O’Neil (6-0, 150, jr., QB-FS) 

Top newcomers: Manny Carrillo (5-11, 175, sr., C); Jake 

Arkebauer (6-6, 270, sr., DT); Colten Yager (6-0, 190, jr., LB) 

Outlook: Scott City returns a solid nucleus from one of the top 

teams in 3A last year as eight offensive and seven defensive 

starters are back. O’Neil likes the team’s experience and speed 

at the skill positions. The defensive line had will be a strength 

as Couchman had 90 tackles and Hayes 64 last season. 

SEDGWICK CARDINALS 

Coach: Jeff Werner (sixth year, 28-19) 



Top returners: Trent Stucky (6-0, 180, sr., QB-S); Elliott 

Money (5-6, 150, sr. WR-DB); Dalton Gulick (5-11, 185, sr., 

WR-DB); Levi Vogt (6-2, 175, sr., WR-DB); Daniel Vogt (6-1, 

175, sr., WR-DB); Logan Thompson (6-2, 220, jr., OL-LB); 

Dayln Anderson (5-10, 170, jr., WR-LB); Ivan Wood (5-9, 225, 

jr., OL-DL); Dalton Brandt (5-9, 180, so., RB-LB) 

Top newcomers: Zak Smalling (6-2, 235, sr., OL-DE); Jason 

Eggleston (5-8, 145, sr., WR-DB); Drake Standefer (5-8, 145, 

jr., WR-DB): Nic Johnson (5-10, 155, jr., WR-LB); Jason 

Huebert (5-9, 165, jr., OL-DE); Grier Chandler (5-10, 165, so., 

RB-LB); Trey Tucker (6-1, 235, so., OL-DL) 

Outlook: Sedgwick returns seven offensive and eight defensive 

starters with Stucky leading the way – he rushed for 

1,074 yards, passed for 1,758 and accounted for 36 TDs last 

season. Money and Daniel Vogt catch eight TD passes each 

last year. Sedgwick also will have good depth in the secondary. 

A concern is replacing starters on the lines. 

SW HEIGHTS MUSTANGS 

Coach: Matt Scripsick (second year, 1-8, 31-25 overall) 



Top returners: Ruben Chavez (sr., RB); Jeffrey Dutton (sr., 

LB); Junior Herrera (sr., WR-CB); Dillan Tracy (sr., OL- 

DL); Ben Johnsrud (jr., QB-CB); Luis Juarez (jr., OL-DL); 

Rogelio Martinez (jr., RB-LB); Josh Winkler (jr., OL-DL); 

Alexis Loya (so., OL-DL); Saul Sanchez (so., RB-LB); Sandy 

Rodriguez (OL-DL) 

Outlook: The Mustangs went through a transition last year 

during Scripsick’s first season. Not only will the Mustangs be 

more familiar with the coach’s sets, they also have a lot of 

experience with nine offensive and 10 defensive starters 

back. Johnsrud returns at quarterback. 

STERLING BLACK BEARS 

Coach: Matt Hendricks (third year, 9-11) 



Top returners: Seth Humphreys (5-9, 165, sr., QB); Alex 

Burgess (5-11, 165, sr., FB-DE); Chad Bennett (6-2, 185, sr., 

RB-DB); Bryant Patterson (6-0, 165, sr., RB-DB); Taylor 

Fair (5-11, 195, sr., OL-DL); Austin Maxwell (6-4, 210, jr., WR- 

LB); Kirk Engelland (6-0, 165, jr., DB); Jed Dierksen (6-0, 235, 

so., DL) 

Top newcomers: Tanner Stallings; Riley Galyon; Trevonte 

Bell; Calvin Jones 

Outlook: Sterling doubled its win total last season and 

returns plenty of experience with six offensive and seven 

defensive starters back. Sterling returns its entire starting 

backfield, while it must fill holes on the offensive line. A lack 

of depth also is a concern. 

TMP-MARIAN MONARCHS 

Coach: Jon Borer (second year, 2-7) 

League: MCAA 


Top returners: Nick Hammeke (6-0, 155, sr., QB); Taylor 

Pfeifer (6-4, 180, sr., WR-DE): Dylan Lang (5-10, 160, sr., 

RB); Joe Roth (6-0, 170, sr., OL-LB); Dylan Schumacher (5-7, 

125, sr., WR-DB); Austin Werth (5-10, 170, sr., OG-LB); Jacob 

Fouts (5-10, 165, sr., WR-DB); Anthony Walters (6-0, 170, jr., 

OL-DL); Shane Zimmerman (5-11, 150, jr., WR-DB) 

Outlook: With a switch to a spread offense last year, TMP 

saw its offense improve last season as it averaged 21.1 points 

per game. The Monarchs return Hammeke, who passed for 

1,599 yards, and experienced receivers. The Monarchs need 

to improve defensively as they allowed 34.3 points per game. 

TRINITY CATHOLIC CELTICS 

Coach: Sean Racette (fourth year, 29-6) 



Top returners: Austin Rea (5-11, 175, sr., RB-FS); Joe 

Schrock (6-3, 220, sr., OL-DL); Alex Mailloux (6-1, 200, sr., 

WR-LB); Dalton Rodriguez (6-1, 235, jr., OL-LB); Tom 

Mailloux (6-0, 200, jr., RB-LB); Jerome Miller (6-5, 250, so., 

OL-DL) 

Top newcomers: Holden Thielen (6-1, 175, sr., QB); Caleb 

Brening (5-10, 170, sr., DB); Ivan Guerrero (5-10, 200, sr., RB- 

LB); Jose Garcia (6-0, 200, sr., OL-DL); Josh Hermes (6-1, 220, 

jr., OL-DL); Issac Thibault (5-8, 160, jr., RB); Greg Flores (6- 

3, 205, jr., OL-DL) 

Outlook: Trinity graduated a talented senior class. Hit hard 

was the skill positions as the Celtics lost the likes of QB 

Derek Racette and WR Michael Mesh and Will Bothwell. The 

Celtics return just three starters on both sides of the ball, but 

a lot of players saw playing time last season. Trinity will be 

strong on the line and should be good defensively again. 

WICHITA COLLEGIATE SPARTANS 

Coach: Bill Messamore (sixth year, 54-12, 66-36 overall) 

League: AVCTL IV 


Top returners: William Short (5-10, 160, sr., WR-DB); Curtis 

Beent (5-10, 226, sr., LB); Clay Holden (6-0, 220, sr., OL); 

Myles Copeland (6-1, 220, sr., OL-LB); Trace Clark (6-5, 225, 

sr., OL-DE); Isaiah Franklin (5-8, 165, jr., RB-DB); Spenser 

Schooler (6-1, 165, jr., WR-DB); Markus Phox (5-11, 65, jr., 

QB-DB); Forrest Short (5-10, 160, jr., QB-WR); Conor 

Flemming (5-11, 160, jr., DB); Hunter Cusick (5-10, 185, jr., 

OL-DL); Seth Carder (5-9, 171, so., LB) 

Top newcomers: Edgar Corrigan (5-11, 190, sr., OL-DL); 

Giovanni Pavetto (5-10, 185, sr., OL-DL); Houston Cusick (5- 

8, 155, jr. WR-LB); Sonny Frank (6-0, 165, jr., OL-DL); 

Brandon Lee (6-2, 231, jr., OL-DL); Patrick Maloney (5-11, 

160, jr., OL-LB); Elliot Mann (6-1, 185, jr,, OL-DL); Mitch 

Copeland (5-11, 240, so., OL-DL) 

Outlook: Collegiate will be a much more experienced team this 

season with nine starters back on both sides of the ball. The 

Spartans will be strong on the line as Clark and Myles 

Copeland are three-year starters. Phox is back at quarterback 

after he suffered a season-ending injury midway through 2010. 

WICHITA INDEPENDENT PANTHERS 

Coach: Jarrod Hibler (first year) 



Top returners: Tre Williams (5-7, 155, jr., WR-CB); Kevin 

Jarvis (6-1, 190, jr., TE-LB); Matt Medrano (6-2, 235, jr., C- 

DT); Casey Kolbeck (5-10, 140, jr., RB-S); Matt Loveland (6- 

2, 185, jr., S); Grant Campbell (5-7, 145, jr., LB); Karson 

Rowe (5-9, 170, so., TB) 

Outlook: Wichita Independent comes off its first playoff in 

school histroy. This season, the Panthers will be young and 

undersized as they will count on their junior class. Hibler formerly 

was head coach at Eureka.

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