CHENEY CARDINALS

Cheney football put together another excellent season under head coach Shelby Wehrman in 2022, finishing the season 8-3 with losses to 2A state runner-up Kingman during Week 1, 3A powerhouse Andale during Week 7, and a surprising Clay Center team in the 3A playoffs.

The 2022 season made it four straight trips to the playoffs for Wehrman and his Cardinals, and with 27 returning lettermen and 14 returning starters in all, a fifth straight trip is likely on the table.

No single player makes a bigger impact than senior wide receiver and linebacker Jackson Voth, who committed to New Mexico State earlier in the summer where he play slot receiver after his time at Cheney is through.

Voth is the brother of former All-State QB Harrison Voth, who orchestrated a dynamic passing attack that heavily featured his younger brother as an underclassmen for the Cardinals.

While the Voth brothers are both known for their offensive production, it was Cheney’s defense that often shined through last season holding five teams to a TD or less.

“Last year’s defense ranked third best in Cheney history in average yards allowed per game,” Wehrman said. “Our defense scored four touchdowns on the season and really paved the way for the success we experienced. Jackson was a great leader on that defense playing middle linebacker. He played his best games against the toughest opponents. There are reasons to believe this year’s defense can outperform last season’s. With seven returning starters and quality guys stepping in the four other spots, our expectations are high.” continued on page 42