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For the Ando ver Central Jaguars, they’ve been here be fore.State runner-ups to a private school. Just like last time, they have an opportunity run it back. As if it’s written in a book, the same thing is happening. They’ll have to replace a lot of key pieces to that state ti tle game run if they are going to return toTopeka.TheJaguars are re turning only three players on each side of the ball heading into 2022.They’ll also have to replace Bronx Wood,who has transferred to Rose Hill. He was expected to be a key piece to the offensive line for the Jags. Not many teams in the state can say theyhave as reliable of a kicker as Isaac Saye but Central can saythat. He made 56 of 60 PATs last season and made four field goals, leading the Jag uars with 68 points last year. He averaged nearly 40 years andwith nine of his 28 punts ending insidetheLook20. for senior Jace Rees to step into the starting running back role. He split timewith his brother in backing up AshrongBarkdull last season. He finished the sea son with 247 yards, while scoring twotouchdowns. He’s a fast, shifty player who if given the space, willtake it to the house. The Jaguars willlook to Braden Bar scewski to step in as the next quarterbackat Central. The bar was set very high last season by Kai Kunz, who’s now at KU play ing football. Don’t be surprised if you were to see Jace Jefferson, a sophomore take a few reps at QB. It’s going to be nice for whoever is runningthe offense to see Ta bor lined up outside.He’s an honorable mention all-state re ceiver who had more than 1,000 all-purpose yards last season. He’s as fast on the gridironas he is on the baseball field.The offensive line is replacing four start ing offensive linemen from last year’s team.Ayden Tommer, Ken dall Diller and RileyReimer will be tasked with replacing the O-Line.Onthe defensive side, the Jaguars are replacing a lot but they’re liking what they have Sanchezback. alreadyholds colleve offers and will be a solid linebacker this sea son. Diller is another one who saw time last year that can step into an expanded role as a junior.In the secondary,Tabor and Mason White will make it tough for opposing defenses.They’ll see 5-star
SEASON: 11-2, lost in Class 4A state championship game to St. James (28-21) OFFENSE: Power Spread DEFENSE: Multiple LAST 10 SEASONS YEAR RECORD COACH 2021 7-3 Ken Dusenbury 2020 5-4 Ken Dusenbury 2019 3-7 Cade Armstrong 2018 3-6 Cade Armstrong 2017 5-5 Cade Armstrong 2016 6-4 Tony Crough 2015 1-8 Mike Lee 2014 7-2 Mike Lee 2013 9-1 Mike Lee 2012 8-3 Mike Lee WEEK 2WEEK 1 WEEK 4WEEK 3 WEEK 6WEEK 5 WEEK 8WEEK 7 @BUHLER VS. MAIZE @ARKANSAS CITY VS. EISENHOWER VS. GODDARD @SALINA CENTRAL @ANDOVER VS.CENTERVALLEY Returning starters Christian Snipes, DL, 6-0, 220, Sr.; BJ Redic, DE, 6-3, 200, Sr.; Jordan Hartman, LB/ OL, 6-0, 195, Sr.; Nik Pai, DB, 5-10, 185, Sr.; Landry Root, DB, 5-8, Sr.; Brady Strausz, QB, 6-2, 185, Sr.; Eli Lane, OL, Sr.; Brayden Harmon, OL, Sr.; Geoffrey Tew, OL, Sr. Returning starters Cooper Tabor, WR/DB, Sr. Isaac Saye, WR/ LB/K/P, Sr.; Mason Sanchez, FB/LB, Sr.; Aydan Tommer, OL/DL, Sr.; Mason White, WR/DB, Sr. Nik Pai should be one of the top returning players for Andover this season. Matt Neibling Cooper Tabor will once again be an offensive weap on for the Jags. Steve Adelson
ANDOVER
2022 CENTRAL JAGUAR
CLASS: 5A HEAD COACH: Ken Dusenbury, 3rd season (13-7), 8th overall (54-18) LEAGUE: Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League Division II LAST SEASON: 7-3, lost to Hays (18-7) in Class 5A Regional OFFENSE: Power Gun DEFENSE: 3-3-5
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B2 SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 2022BUTLER COUNTY TIMES GAZETTE ANDOVER TROJANS WEEK 2WEEK 1 WEEK 4WEEK 3 WEEK 6WEEK 5 WEEK 8WEEK 7 @MAIZE SOUTH VS. ARKANSAS CITY VS. GODDARD @SALINA CENTRAL @EISENHOWER VS.CENTERVALLEY VS.CENTRALANDOVER @HUTCH 2022 ANDOVER TROJAN FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
CLASS: 4A HEAD COACH: Derek Tuttle, 4th season (29-6)
LEAGUE: Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League Division II
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quarterback, Avery Johnson, in Week 2. CENTRAL JAGUARS FOOTBALL
After losing to Haysin the 5A regional last season, they lost a slew of players to graduation. Players like Max Middleton, Tayton Klein, Chan dler Goodnight, and Max Rudy will be hard to be replaced but yousaw some of the tran sition last season. Nik Pai came on strong in the second half of the season. Pai, really filled in thatrole who was created for Ashton Ngo the year before. He took it and—literally —ran withLookit. for Pai to see an expanded role inthe offense this sea son. Last year he ran for 300 yards, scoring a touchdown. He aver aged 6.0 yards per carry last season. That’s anice outlook for 2022. Senior QB BradyStrausz returns to the lineup after missingmuch of the basketbal season and spring witha torn ACL. It was thought he might miss part of the season buthe’s ahead of sched ule and is expected to be ready by Week 1 atMaizeStrauszSouth.was deceiv ing as a dual threat QB. He threw for 13 touchdowns last sea son and only one in terception. He threw for 1,136 yards while running for 147 more on the ground and scoring six touch downs.Strausz’s QBR of 105.1 would put him well above any expected results. For com parison, CJ Stroud’s QBR of 91.6 was the best in the NCAA last season. Sure, he’s not going against BigTen defenses, but his ability to sling the ballgives the Trojans an advantage in a runheavyLastoffense.season, An dover had the No. 1 defense in Class 5A. Their 195.9 yards al lowed per game rankedfifth best in Classes 6A-4A.Despite the gradua tions, expect Christian Snipes and Matthew Hyde to big time play ers this season. Hyde is already garneringDivision I & II offers. Then, there is BJ Redic back. The bas ketball superstsar isathletic and fast. That translate very wellto the gridiron. The6-foot-3 defensive end will be trouble for op posing offensive lines. Landry Root and Pai will patrol the skies from the inofshowedHartmaninjurylastpingdanleagueReturningsecondary.alsoisall-sleectionJorHartman.StepintoaroleearlyseasonwiththetoGoodnight,shinedandwhyhe’sonethebestlinebackersAVCTL-II.
The Augusta Orioles are re turning a ton of talent from last year’s 6-win team and expecta tions are high.You can tell the Orioles know it. Practices are full of energy and players seem more moti vated than in year’s past. In 2020, they were the talk of DIII with a chance to poten tially push McPherson for theleague title. They tripped out of the gate, losing their first two and struggled to recover. Fast foward, they’re back and one difference is how toughthey are this season. As long as they stay healthy, many thinkthe Orioles could be a dark horse in 4A. With junior quarterback, Gavin Kiser, back this season, the Orioles have their show man under center. His ability to dicate the offense, paired with his accuracy, makes the Orioles offense, the flexbone, unpre dictable.He’sbigger and stronger af ter playing baseball all summer long. A year under his beltstarting varsity will help. The Orioles will be tested right away with Chanute, McPherson and Mulvane. The Orioles have an O-Line that’ll protect everyone. With Dylan Slusser, Gabe Kant, Zander Erwin, Cooper Jay just to name a few, they’re big upfront and not afraid to hit a de fense. We saw that last season as they were seventh in 4A inrushing yards per game (234.9). Cooper Jay is garnering some college interest. Something towatch for this season. Isaiah Blackwell, Markus Ter ry and Caden Stillwell growingin their roles it will be a dan gerous offense. We haven’t even mentioned Kaden McDaniel, a 6-foot-5 wideout and stellar defender.McDaniel, Terry, CalebMarin and rankeddefense.onOrioleswanttheirpassThey22of 32 teams in Class 4A in passing yards allowed. They were 13th in rushing yards al lowed.Ahandful of those offen sive linemen will play in thetrenches on the defensive side to help balance that out.Watch for senior Thom as Johnson at poised for aout season after all-league selection last year.They’ll see their rematch with rival Circle on Sept. 30 in Towanda.
OFFENSE: Flexbone DEFENSE: 4-2-5
The streak has reached 21 consecutive losses for the Bluestem Lions.Ifyou talked to the coaching staff, they are very confident this is going to be a much improved year.After only scoring 24 points total last season, it can only be looking up.It starts with new head coach Ethan Baker. He has the kids believing in the change. You can tell in practice and the way theyattack it. Baker was on the staff last season and knows what to fix. He also has the support of the community from hearing peoplerave about him al ready.For Baker, it helps he has a mas sive returning groupthat has a lot of ex perienece.Thatstarts withse niors Kolby Hebband Gavin Wor rell. The two line man that will play bothsides of the ball have size and strength to help get the Lions back on track. Brody Mohr, the 6-food-1 QB seems to have grasped theoffense and is really figuring it out. Then, there is sophomoreAyden Mashaney, who saw plenty of playing time as a freshman. He’ll be asked once again to carry the load at running back. Malachi Jimenez is a 6-foot-4 defender that can use his size to help attacking opposing offenses, while Mashaney may not be the biggest end at 5-foot-6, he’s fast and can get off the ball quick.Aname we’ve come to know is Tucker Gibb. He was thrown into the fire as a freshman and has made some plays over histime at Bluestem. He’ll be looked to as a leader on both sides of the ball as a junior.The schedule has its lumps with teams like Sedgwick but thereare opportunities as they drop down to 1A. Games against Rem ington and Marion make the schedule a little easier than Garden Plain.Keep an eye out for the opening week game against Neodesha and Week 2 against Fredonia as the Lions prepare to get back on the winning ways. Week 8 will have a big rivalary game against county foe, Dou glass on Oct. 21.The Lions travel to Remington Sept. 30 for another in-county match up.
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CLASS: 4A HEAD COACH: Jason Filbeck, 9th season (41-37)
LEAGUE: Ark Valley-Chisholm Trial League Division III LAST SEASON: 6-4, lost to Wamego (34-7) in Class 4A Regional
BLUESTEM LIONS 2022 BLUESTEM LION FOOTBALL SCHEDULE CLASS: 1A HEAD COACH: Ethan Baker, first season LEAGUE: Tri-Valley League LAST SEASON: 0-8, did not qualify for Class 2A playoffs OFFENSE: Pro Style DEFENSE: 4-3 LAST 10 SEASONS YEAR RECORD COACH 2021 0-8 Ethan Haworth 2020 0-9 Ethan Haworth 2019 1-8 Ethan Haworth 2018 1-8 Jeremiah Fiscus 2017 3-6 Jordan Echer 2016 2-7 Jordan Echer 2015 1-8 Perry Warden 2014 4-6 Kyle Wallis 2013 1-8 Kyle Wallis 2012 1-8 Kyle Wallis WEEK 2WEEK 1 WEEK 4WEEK 3 WEEK 6WEEK 5 WEEK 8WEEK 7 @NEODESHA VS. FREDONIA VS. CHERRYVALE VS. SEDGWICK @REMINGTON VS. BELLE PLAINE @MARION @DOUGLASS 2022 AUGUSTA ORIOLE FOOTBALL SCHEDULE LAST 10 SEASONS YEAR RECORD COACH 2021 6-4 Jason Filbeck 2020 4-6 Jason Filbeck 2019 5-5 Jason Filbeck 2018 3-6 Jason Filbeck 2017 5-4 Jason Filbeck 2016 6-4 Jason Filbeck 2015 7-3 Jason Filbeck 2014 5-5 Jason Filbeck 2013 2-7 Roger Robben 2012 1-8 Roger Robben WEEK 2WEEK 1 WEEK 4WEEK 3 WEEK 6WEEK 5 WEEK 8WEEK 7 VS. CHANUTE @MCPHERSON VS. MULVANE @EL DORADO @CIRCLE VS. BUHLER @ABLINE VS. WINFIELD Returning starters Gavin Kiser, QB, 6-4, 210, Jr.; Kaden McDaniel, FS/WR, 6-5, 200, Sr.; Sam Price, WR, 5-10, 155, Sr.; Dylen Slusser, OG, 6-2, 295, Sr.; Isaiah Blackwell, Slot, 6-0, 150, Jr.; Zander Erwin, OT/DT, 5-10, 210, Sr.; Cooper Jay, C, 6-3, 290, Jr.; Gabe Kant, OT/DE, 5-11, 185, Sr.; Thomas Johnson, LB, 5-9, 185, Sr.; Marcus Terry, DB, 5-8, 140, Sr.; Caleb Martin, DB, 6-0, 180, Jr. Returning starters Gavin Worrell, OL/DL, 5-8, 280, Sr.; Kolby Hebb, OL/DL, 6-4, 290, Sr.; Christian Solis, DB, 5-8, 150, Sr.; Dawson Crutcher, TE/LB, 6-0,170, Sr.; Brody Mohr, QB, 6-1, 170, Jr.; Tucker Gibb, WR/DB, 5-10, 150, Jr.; Malachi Jimenez, DE, 6-4, 180, Jr.; Laythan Vice, FB/DB, 5-6, 120, So.; Ayden Mashaney, DE, 5-6, 130, So.; Korbin Hebb, WR/DB, 6-0, 160, So. Gavin Worrell
It was heart break in close games for the Bulldogs last season. They dropped an over time, weather-delayed game to Remington Week 1, in which they held a late fourth quar ter lead. The following week, they dropped a tough one to Marion, where they were tied at halftime. The next week, Wichita Trinity knocked them off by a point when the 2-point conversion failed. This season, the Bulldogs know they need to turn those losses into wins. It’s just that extra that could’ve turned a 2-win season into a 4 or 5-winTheyseason.open the season with Belle Plaine, a school they are 20-5 against since 1992. Then, they travel to Ellinwood. They’re 23-85 since 2010 and only 2-25 over the last three seasons. Big time tests in Week 3-5 against Cheney, Kingman and Chaparral will give the Bull dogs a real measure stick test. When you battle Garden Plain, whether it’s home or away, you know it’s going to be tough. They end the season against Bluestem, a school who they 37-5 against since 1975. They’re currently riding a 4-game winning streak over the Lions.The Bulldogs have about 30 on their roster this fall. Kalon Fullerton
B4 SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 2022BUTLER COUNTY TIMES GAZETTE CIRCLE THUNDERBIRDS CLASS: 4A HEAD COACH: Logan Clothier, 6th season (10-34) LEAGUE: LEAGUE: Ark Valley-Chisholm Trial League Division III LAST SEASON: 6-4, lost to Andover Central (49-10) in Class 4A Regional OFFENSE: Spread DEFENSE: 4-3 DOUGLASS BULLDOGS VS. BELLE PLAINE @ELLINWOOD @CHENEY VS. KINGMAN @CHAPARRAL VS. HAVEN @GARDEN PLAIN VS. BLUESTEM CLASS: 2A HEAD COACH: Blake Alexander, first season at DHS, 4th overall (16-12) LEAGUE: Central Plains League LAST SEASON: 2-7, lost to Hillsboro (62-7) in first round Class 2A playoffs OFFENSE: Spread DEFENSE: Multiple WEEK 2WEEK 1 WEEK 4WEEK 3 WEEK 6WEEK 5 WEEK 8WEEK 7 WEEK 2WEEK 1 WEEK 4WEEK 3 WEEK 6WEEK 5 WEEK 8WEEK 7 VS.COUNTYLABETTE VS. BUHLER @WINFIELD @MCPHERSON VS. AUGUSTA VS. ABILENE @WELLINGTON @MULVANE 2022 DOUGLASS BULLDOG FOOTBALL SCHEDULE LAST 10 SEASONS YEAR RECORD COACH 2021 2-7 Kelley Sayahnejad 2020 3-4 Kelley Sayahnejad 2019 3-6 Kelley Sayahnejad 2018 7-2 Kelley Sayahnejad 2017 3-7 Kelley Sayahnejad 2016 3-7 Kelley Sayahnejad 2015 2-7 Kelley Sayahnejad 2014 2-7 Jeff Ast 2013 5-5 Jeff Ast 2012 3-6 Jeff Ast
To say those at Douglass are excited would be an Alexanderunderstatement.hasgone right to work and he has a nice group of returning players that could make his first year a successful one. The Bulldogs will be without their star run ning back Dalton Hilyard who graduated in the spring, but they will be boosted by the return of senior Wade Morgan who shared backfield duties with Hilyard last year. Alex ander will also be counting on sophomore Ky ler Moore and junior Brock Stiner to replace Hilyard’s 2021 production. Morgan ran for over 500 yards last season and scored five touchdowns playing thunder to Hilyard’s lightning in the backfield. Jace Pichler, a sophomore pitching superstar could see time in the backfield. He’s 5-foot-9, 190 lbs., solid size for an eluding back. Brock Stiner, the leading receiver from a year ago, had 16 catches for over 200 yards and a touchdown. At 5-foot-5, he may not be tow ering over anyone but he’s quick and provides a speed advantage for the Bulldogs. Wade Morgan will run the line for the Bull dogs along with Shane DAmron.
2022 CIRCLE THUNDERBIRD FOOTBALL SCHEDULE LAST 10 SEASONS YEAR RECORD COACH 2021 6-4 Logan Clothier 2020 1-6 Logan Clothier 2019 1-8 Logan Clothier 2018 2-7 Logan Clothier 2017 2-9 Logan Clothier 2016 1-8 Heath Henderson 2015 0-9 Heath Henderson 2014 0-9 Heath Henderson 2013 0-9 Bob Pool 2012 1-8 Bob Pool Returning starters Ty Smith, WR/DB, 6-1, 180, Sr.; Bonner Jeffries, WR/DB,
Last season, if you would have told the Circle T-Birds they were going to win six games and win their first playoff game in over 40 years, they’d believe you. They knew it was possible and those around the pro gram knew it. The only people who were surprised, were the ones who hadn’t been paying attention to what was being built in Towanda. Under head coach Logan Clothier, the T-Birds last season won as many games as they did the previous four They’re not done yet. That’s why, even though they lost their two-year starting QB, Luke McGinnis, the T-Birds are flying high heading into 2022. With the return of Cannon McCormack at run ning back and Ty Smith outside, the T-Birds have two home run threats at skill positions and that’s going to make Cooper Chadwell’s job much easier. Leading us to your new QB at Circle. Well, not exactly new. He’s started a couple of games in place of injured McGinnis. However, fast foward to this year and he’s finally ready to take the reins on this offense that is full of big offensive linemen and tal ented skill players. Add in Bonner Jeffries, a 6-foot-1 race care and 5-10 Dylan Foes in the slot, the T-Birds are ready to go. As explosive as their offense can be, they’re pretty fired up about their defense. With McCormack putting on 20 lbs. of muscle ac cording to the coaching staff, he’s primed to lead a de fense that was better thant he stats led you to believe. Adriew Tien and Tony Berryman lead a talented ju nior class linemen for Circle. They’ll team up with Gar rick Wright, the 6-2, 235-lb. lineman who plays both sides of the ball. The schedule is favorable for Circle. They play Labette, who hasn’t had a winning record since 2017. They also get Abilene at home, whois riding a 25-game losing streak heading into 2022. They also will travel to Wel lington. Another team who hasn’t seen a winning season in a few years. Don’t tell this to Circle. They know what it’s like being looked over. They’re not doing it to anyone. Buhler game in Week 2 and then travel to Mac in Week 4. Big time rivalry game against Augusta in Week 5 after the T-Birds went to Augusta, winning 42-35 last sea son. Ty Smith was unconscious, catching four TDs in the game. 6-1, 190, Sr.; Dylan Foes, WR/DB, 5-10, 165, Sr.; Garrick Wright, OL/DL, 6-2, 235, Sr.; Cannon McCormack, RB/LB, 5-11, 210, Jr.; Andrew Tien, OL/DL, 6-4, 270, Jr.; Tony Berryman, OL/DL, 5-10, 190, Jr.
Kye Jones, WR/DB, 5-8, 135, Sr.; Konner Kielhorn, WR/DB, 5-11, 171, Sr.; Michael Kielhorn, TE/LB, 6-0, 165, Jr.; Jordan Stoffel, QB, 6-0, 165, Sr.; Brock Stiner, WR/DB, 5-5, 120, Jr.; Wade Morgan, RB/DL, 6-0, 190, Sr.; Jace Pichler, LB, 5-10, 190, So.; Shane Damron, OL, 6-2, 170, Jr.
Ty Smith, Circle WR The Douglass Bulldogs are experiencing a coaching change for the first time since 2014. Former head coach Kelley Sayahnejad is now the AD at Clearwater Middle School and Blake Alexander, who was the defensive coor dinator at Rossville the last few years and a key to their state championships, is now the head man at Douglass.
Returning starters
Gannon White returns as quarterback once again. The four-year starter has 10 career wins in his first three seasons. It’s the best 3-year span for any quarterback at El Dorado for more than 20 years. Levi Wittenberg moves from center to the backfield and Jalen Rice, who was original ly going to play only defense will line up on the offensive side. Adam Cavallaro is due for a break out season. In years’ past every time he touched the ball, you held your breath waiting for a big play. Trace Fowler is another name you should get used to hearing this season. Cole Rickard, Rice and Wittenberg make up a three-headed linebacking core that will be tough to defend. They’re strong, fast and they’re smart. Wittenberg and Rice have col lege offers and are invited to a national all-star game. Rickard, only a junior, should start see ing the same attention if he has a big season. Collin Scott on the offensive line with Aid en Mays and Michael Riddle should help overcome the loss of Gavin Bell to the colle giateTheranks.Wildcats open the season at Clearwater and then host Wesley Fair, K-State commit, in Week 2. Then, they travel to Andale before playing Augsta at home in Week 4. That will be a rematch of a game last season in which the Orioles won in El Dorado, 21-14. A new league opponent in Rose Hill on Oct. 7 and they end the regular season on the road in Independence, a place where they started the year last season. HEAD COACH: Brandon Wise, first season, 3rd overall (12-10) Valley-Chisholm Trial League Division IV LAST SEASON: 3-6, lost to Augusta (33-25) in first round Class 4A Playoffs MUSTANGS
It had been a long time since the Flinthills Mus tangs had experienced a playoff game. Last season, though they only one three games, it felt like a win ning season for the Mustangs. Heading into the second year of his tenure as the head ball coach at Flinthills, Chase Casteel is ready to take the Mustangs to the next level. Casteel returns a good chunk of a senior class that has helped turn around this program. A school that had only seen four wins since 2015 saw three lastHunterseason.Lowmaster, who’s finally a senior and feels like he’s been at Flinthills forever, will man the offense under center. Last season, he accounted for more than 60 percent of the total offense, in cluding 11 touchdowns. They’ll have to find a way to replace Brandon Gleason, who was a fullback who could barrell throw the line and was a game changer with his strength. Kendal Pinkerton graduated and was the leading rusher last season. Taste Leslie and Wyatt Osborne are two receiver you should keey your eye on. Leslie saw time last year and as a junior, Osborne will be counte don for his catching ability. Mason Randall and Levi Beard are two freshman the Mustangs think will contribute immediately thisIsaiahseason.Fulkerson and Tiler Slaughter-Scott will both play the Tight End position and maybe could find their way into the running back position if needed.TheMustangs will get a rematch against Oxford, a team they beat 70-68 last season in four OTs. The win over Oxford ended up being the deciding factor in getting into the playoffs for Flinthills. It’s not always about who you beat at the end of the season. Week 2, they will travel to Burden and then to Udall for Week 3. The Mustangs clinched the play off spot with the win over Udall last season at home. After losing to Cedar Vale-Dexter by 38 in 2020, Flinthills returned the favor, winning 48-0 last sea son. This year, they’ll host the Spartans in a rubber match.Tough games to ened the season against Yates Center and perinnial power Sedan are on the dock et.
CLASS: 8-MAN I HEAD COACH: Chase Casteel, 2nd season (3-6) (74-24)
One last hurrah for a senior class that has helped turn around a football program that could never quite get it going consistently. They haven’t seen a coach stay more than two years before Wes Bell stayed... for three. However, what has been implemented is a way to win. They experienced what a winning season was like and that’s driven them to have one more great year as senior. These 13 seniors have seen the highs and the lows. Many have been playing varsity since their freshman season. This season, as they drop down to Division IV in the AVCTL, they will see a new crop of schools and once again, will fight to get back into the upper echelon of Class 4A teams. Under new head coach Brandon Wise, the Wildcats will continue their flexbone offense that has seen them be one the most dominat ing run teams in 4A over the last few years. In 2020, they were the No. 1 rushing offense in the state. In 2021, They were a platry second best (307.0) behind Paola (307.6). The Wildcats will use a varation of differ ent running backs this season, easing the load which they’ve put on the one-back they’ve been loading up on the last few years.
B5SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 2022 BUTLER COUNTY TIMES-GAZETTE EL DORADO WILDCATS CLASS: 4A
in first round 8-man I playoffs OFFENSE: Spread DEFENSE: 3-3-2 2022 EL DORADO WILDCAT FOOTBALL SCHEDULE LAST 10 SEASONS YEAR RECORD COACH 2021 3-6 Wes Bell 2020 5-3 Wes Bell 2019 2-7 Wes Bell 2018 2-7 Bill Shaw 2017 4-5 Bill Shaw 2016 3-6 Jason Nichols 2015 2-7 Jason Nichols 2014 2-7 Jared Anderson 2013 1-8 Jared Anderson 2012 1-8 Dustin Dooley WEEK 2WEEK 1 WEEK 4WEEK 3 WEEK 6WEEK 5 WEEK 8WEEK 7 @CLEARWATER VS. COLLEGIATE @ANDALE VS. AUGUSTA VS. WELLINGTON @ROSE HILL VS. WINFIELD @INDEPENDENCE 2022 FLINTHILLS MUSTANG FOOTBALL SCHEDULE LAST 10 SEASONS YEAR RECORD COACH 2021 3-6 Chase Casteel 2020 1-8 Daniel Scribner 2019 1-8 Daniel Scribner 2018 2-7 Daniel Scribner 2017 0-9 Daniel Scribner 2016 0-9 Chuck Bisbee 2015 0-9 Chuck Bisbee 2014 1-8 Chuck Bisbee 2013 1-8 Shane Thornton 2012 1-8 Shane Thornton WEEK 2WEEK 1 WEEK 4WEEK 3 WEEK 6WEEK 5 WEEK 8WEEK 7 VS. OXFORD @CENTRALBURDEN @UDALL VS. CEDARDEXTERVALE- VS. WEST ELK @OSWEGO VS. YATES CENTER @SEDAN Returning starters Gannon White, QB, 5-9, 165, Sr.; Trace Fowler, S, 6-0, 160, Jr.; Adam Cavallaro, S/RB, 5-11, 185, Sr.; Cole Rickard, LB, 6-2, 190, Jr.; Jalen Rice, LB/RB, 6-1, 195, Sr.; Aidan Mays, OL, 5-11, 215, Sr.; Collin Scott, OL/DL, 5-11, 225, Sr.; Levi Wittenberg, OL/LB, 6-1, 200, Sr.; Michael Riddle, OL, 6-0, 195, Sr.; Cole Eaton, DL, 5-11, 240, Jr. Returning starters Hunter Lowmaster, QB/LB, 6-3, 175, Sr.; Tiler Slaughter-Scott, TE/DL, 6-1, 195, Sr.; Wyatt Osborne, WR/CB, 5-8, Jr.; Tate Leslie, WR, 5-11, 150, Jr.; Kolton Stanfield, OL, 6-0, 200, Jr.; Conner Sigg, CB, 5-9, Jr. ElDo HC Brandon Wise Hunter Lowmaster
LEAGUE: Ark
LEAGUE: South Central Border League LAST SEASON: 3-6, lost to Sedan
OFFENSE: Flexbone DEFENSE: Odd front FLINTHILLS
LEAGUE: Heart of America LAST SEASON: 5-4, lost to Smith Center (56-6) in Class 1A Regional OFFENSE: Option DEFENSE: 3-3-5 B6 SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 2022BUTLER COUNTY TIMES GAZETTE BRONCOS @HUTCH TRINITY VS. INMAN @MARION VS. BLUESTEM @SEDGWICK VS. MINNEAPOLIS VS. BELLE PLAINE HILL ROCKETS
CLASS: 1A HEAD COACH: Simon McKee, 5th season (13-24)
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LEAGUE: Ark Valley-Chisholm Trial League Division IV LAST SEASON: 3-6, lost to Circle (28-14) in first round Class 4A Playoffs
2022 REREMINGTON BRONCO FOOTBALL SCHEDULE LAST 10 SEASONS YEAR RECORD COACH 2021 5-4 Simon McKee 2020 4-6 Simon McKee 2019 2-7 Simon McKee 2018 2-7 Simon McKee 2017 1-8 Ben Wertenberger 2016 2-7 Ben Wertenberger 2015 1-8 Chris Lawler 2014 4-5 Chris Lawler 2013 1-8 Chris Lawler 2012 1-8 Chris Lawler
In terms of returning talent, there may be no one more suited for a break out year this season than Rose Hill. They have more than 13 players returning from a team who lost in the first round of theTheyplayoffs.return a lot of experience of players who were thrown into the fire after a large graduating class the year before. This season, it’s about improvement. For coach Lee Weber, that’s all he wants. That’s going to start up front for the Rock ets, who 27th of 32 teams in Class 4A in terms of offense. That should be much improved with a more seasoned team. The offensive line with Milan Olvin, Kolton Richwin, Chase Williams, Keegan Tayor, Kalen Higdon, Easton Sears, a Wichita Southeast transfer , Dawson McNaul and Andover Central transfer, Bronx Wood all vying for time on the line This will give junior quarterback Connor Wallis time to throw and use his targets wisely. He’ll return Boeden Whitted, the senior running back ran for over 400 yards last season with six touchdowns to lead the Rockets.He’llline up in the backfield with Pierce
Probasco, a 6-foot presence with his speed and size for most 4A DBs, he’s a mismatch. Luke McLaughlin, a WR/Safety combo is getting serious college offers. The two could be a scary duo if Wallis can find his footing at QB. McLaughlin was second on the team in receptions and had one of the four TD passes last season. Teagan Cobb will be a weapon for the Rockets this season. The footballer, now turned full-time american footballer, will use his leg to help the Rockets win some games. They dropped some close games last season due to injuries and no special teams at that Jaydentime.Jones at LB and Tyler Kiser at DE provide the Rockets a boost on defense. While the league hasn’t too much as they’ll still play all the teams in AVCTLIV, they’ll still play Mulvane. After two tough weeks to start the season, Rose Hill hosts Clearwater and then travels to Abilene, a team who’s struggled to win very many games this decade. Now only rivals instead of divisional foes, Mulvane hosts the Rockets on Sept. 30. Since 2012, Rose Hill is 3-9 against Mul vane.
2022 ROSE HILL ROCKET FOOTBALL SCHEDULE LAST 10 SEASONS YEAR RECORD COACH 2021 3-6 Lee Weber 2020 6-4 Lee Weber 2019 3-6 Lee Weber 2018 1-8 Ray Boese 2017 1-8 Ray Boese 2016 3-6 Ray Boese 2015 0-9 Ray Boese 2014 3-6 Ray Boese 2013 4-6 Ray Boese 2012 4-6 Greg Slade WEEK 2WEEK 1 WEEK 4WEEK 3 WEEK 6WEEK 5 WEEK 8WEEK 7 WEEK 2WEEK 1 WEEK 4WEEK 3 WEEK 6WEEK 5 WEEK 8WEEK 7 Returning starters Kole Klaassen, RB/LB, 6-0, 180, So.; Sam Entz, TE/LB, 6-3, 175, Sr.; Angel Lopez, OL/DL, 6-3, 290, Sr.; Rodolfo Vargas, OL/DL, 6-0, 275, Sr.; Carson Jarvis, LB, 5-9, 170, Jr. Returning starters Pierce Probasco, RB/CB, 6-0, 155, Sr.; Luke McLaughlin, WR/S, 6-2, 180, Sr.; Milan Colvin, DT, 6-1, 230, So.; Boeden Whitted, RB, 5-7, 140, Sr.; Tyler Kiser, DE, 5-11, 200, Sr.; Jayden Jones, TE/OLB, 6-0, 165, Sr.; Kulton Richwine, OL, 5-8, 185, Jr.; Chase Williamson, OL/DL, 6-2, 215, Sr.; Keegan Taylor, OL, 5-10, 280, Jr.; Kallen Higdon, OL, 6-5, 260, Jr.; Easton Sears, OL, 6-2, 240, Jr. (Wichita SE transfer); Dawson McNaul, OL, 6-2, 195, Jr.; Teagan Cobb, K/P, 6-2, 190, Sr. Kole Klaassen RHS Yearbook Connor Wallis, RHS QB
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OFFENSE: Multiple Spread DEFENSE: 3-4 Multiple One of the most successful season classes in Remington’s recent memory is gone and now it’s time for the young guns to step up. Remingto had their first winning sea son since 2010 and made it to the Class 1A regiona, where they ran into the always tough, Smith Center. Braden Scribner, a Butler County Play er of the Year nominee is at Southwestern. So is Duke Kinley. Sterling Lies has trans ferred to Sedgwick. The one thing besides the mammoth offensive line is the return of sophomore running back, Kole Klaassen. As a freshman last year, he was sensa tional. He was the leading rushing for the Broncos with more than 370 yards last sea son. He also scored four touchdowns. Also caught some passes as well. He was a doit-all player. He even made his mark defensively. He had nearly 40 tackles as a linebacker. He’ll be looked upon to carry more of the offensive load as they break in a new quarterback. Sophomore Isaac Jury is the future at QB. He’ll step in and McKee and staff seem confident in his abilities. The real strenghth will be the offensive line for Remington. Angel Lopez, garning multiple college and Rodolfo Vargas, not far behind, the two make up a stron gof fensive line that gives Klaassen semi-truck sized holes to run through. They’re seasoned, too. Having started for multiple seasons and gone through the fire to come out the other side with a successful season just fuels a desire for more wins. Sam Entz is a 6-for-3 tight end and his size makes him a large presence at linebacker. Him and junior Carson Jarvis should help keep the momentum with how good the Bronco defense was last season. The always tough HOA league will pro vide a challenge with Inman and Sedgwick. However, getting teams like Marion, Blue stem, Belle Plaine and Hutch Trinity, pro vides some potentially winnable games and learning times for this young Bronco team. The goal is to be up there with the Sedg wick’s and get back to where they were in 2005, when they advance to the Class 3A semifinals.Fornow, they’re focused on Sterling on Friday night.
Then in Week 6, the Rockets host new AVCTL-IV school, El Dorado. Rose Hill is 11-1 all-time against the Wildcats (2015, 14-7).They round out the season with a trip to Buhler and home against Wellington for Senior night. The schedule sets up nicely if they win the games they’re supposed to, the Rockets could be seeing a couple of home games in the playoffs come November.
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CLASS: 5A HEAD COACH: Lee Weber, 5th season (13-24), 22nd overall (91-105)
Arguably the best defender on the team coming into this season. Butler has always had solid and even great defenders but Massey has a chance to be up there with the best of them. The preseason all-american from JCGridiron was a first team selection. He was the only Grizzly cho sen on the first team. Last year, he had a couple of sacks and about 15 tackles. This season expect that production to jump. If Massey and the stellar LBrs can step up and play the way the coaches know how, the Grizzlies will go from unranked to title hunt quickly.Ifthe LBrs struggle, we might as well start thinking of next season already.
No. 1 Hutchinson Blue Dragons (9-2) Head coach: Drew Dallas, third season (17-2)
Returning starters Offense: 2 Defense: 3 No. 5 Butler Grizzlies (1-9) Head coach: Brice Vignery, first season
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Returning starters Offense: 5 Defense: 4 No. 2 Garden City Broncbusters (8-3) Head coach: Tom Minnick, fourth season (23-7 at GCCC, 130-46 in 16 total seasons)
Returning starters Offense: 9 Defense: 6 No. 6 Dodge City Conquistadors (3-6) Head coach: Terry Karg, first season at Dodge City (56-28 in 9 seasons)
Returning starters Offense: 7 Defense: 6 No. 3 Independence Pirates (8-2) Head coach: Jason Martin, second season (8-2)
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Returning starters Offense: 4 Defense: 4 No. 7 Highland Scotties (2-7) Head coach: Jared Powers, first season, (0-0)
B7SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 2022 BUTLER COUNTY TIMES-GAZETTE BUTLER GRIZZLIES PREVIEW Rank School (1st place votes) 2021 Record Points 1 New Mexico Military Institute(9) 12-1 169 2 Iowa Western 10-1 163 3 Hutchinson (3) 9-2 159 4 Northwest Mississippi 9-3 149 5 Snow 7-2 130 6 East Mississippi 9-1 106 7 Garden City 8-3 92 8 Hinds 9-3 89 9 Kilgore 5-5 73 10 Independence 8-2 63 11 Iowa Central 9-2 50 12 Jones 8-2 45 13 Navarro 5-5 37 14 Monroe 10-1 35 15 Lackawanna 7-3 30 Rank School Record2021 1 Hutchinson 9-2 2 Iowa Western 10-1 3 Northwest Mississippi 9-3 4 NMMI 12-1 5 Hinds 9-3 6 Snow 9-1 7 East Mississippi 9-1 8 Hinds 9-3 9 Independence 8-2 10 Lackawanna 7-3 11 Garden city 9-2 12 Navarro 5-5 13 Iowa Central 9-2 14 Georgia Military 6-5 15 Monroe 10-1 16 Jones 8-2 17 Butler 1-9 18 Mississippi Gulf Coast 7-2 19 Tyler 7-5 20 Coffeyville 7-2 Receiving Votes: Butler (KS), Coffeyville, Georgia Military, Mississippi Gulf Coast, Trinity Valley, Tyler 3 TO WATCH FOR THIS SEASON All times are on Saturday and Central unless stated rtherwise. August 27 Independence at Iowa Central, 12 p.m. Navarro (TX) at Hutch, 1 Dodgep.m. City at Iowa West ern, 1 Gardenp.m.City at Butler, 7 Highlandp.m. at Coffeyville, 1 p.m. September 3 Iowa Central at Garden City, 1 p.m. Hutch at Ellsworth 1 p.m. Butler at Highland, 1 p.m. Coffeyville at Dodge City, 7 p.m. September 10 Iowa Central at Hutch, 1 Gardenp.m. City at Iowa West ern, 1 Highlandp.m.at Dodge City, 1 Snowp.m. (UT) at Butler, 1:30 Independencep.m. at Cof feyville, 7 p.m. September 17 iowa Western at Highland, 1 ACESp.m. Elite at Garden City, 1 p.m. Butler at Independence, 7 p.m. September 24 Garden City at Highland, 1 McDouglep.m. Tech at Butler, 1:30 Diamondp.m. FB Academy at Dodge City, 2 p.m. Hutch at Coffeyville, 7 p.m. October 1 Coffeyville at Ellsworth, 1 Iowap.m. Western at Indepen dence, 5 p.m. Butler at Hutch, 7 p.m. Dodge City at Garden City, 7 p.m. October 8 Ellsworth at Highland, 1 Hutchp.m. at Dodge City, 1 Iowap.m. Central at Coffeyville, 7 Independencep.m. at Garden City, 7 p.m. October 15 Ellsworth at Dodge City, 1 Georgiap.m. Christian at Gar den City, 1 p.m. Southern Shreveport at Coffeyville, 3 p.m. Highland at Independence, 5 Iowap.m.Central at Butler, 7 p.m. October 22 Dodge City at Iowa Cen tral, 11 a.m. Butler at Iowa Western, 1 Hutchp.m. at Garden City, 1 Georgiap.m. Christian at Cof feyville, 1 McDouglep.m.Tech at High land, 1 GardenOctoberp.m.29City at Ellsworth, 1 Coffeyvillep.m. at Butler, 7 p.m. Highland at Hutch, 7 p.m. November 5 independence at Hutch, 1 Iowap.m. Central at Highland, 1 Dodgep.m. City at Butler, 7 Iowap.m. Western at Cof feyville, 7 ButlerNovemberp.m.12atEllsworth, 12 p.m. Hutch at Iowa Western, 1 Independencep.m. at Dodge City, 1 Coffeyvillep.m.at Garden City, 7 p.m. SCHEDULE2022 ISSIAH WALKER, OT NORMAN MASSEY, LBJAKE WOLF, QB Issiah Walker is one who to keep an eye on this season. The transfer from Miami (FL) or better known as the ‘U’ should help boost Butler’s offensive line that saw plenty of Gettingdepartures.aDivision I bounceback from Miami (FL) is a big get for Brice Vignery and staff but how will Walker do? That’s the ultimate question we have to keep an eye on. Walker was a 4-star, top 160 recruit in the nation out of high school. Originally committed to the University of Florida, he transferred to the rival school in May 2020. While he didn’t play a down at Miami, he entered the transfer portal and is now at Butler. Jake Wolff returns at QB this season and we’ve talked about it a lot but his position in the offense is so important, we have to keep harping on it. How Wolff reacts and is ready for this sea son will decided how the Grizzlies do this season. If he is a gun-slinger as we saw at the beginning of last season, the Grizzlies are going to be in very good shape this sea son. He’s a sure fire FBS QB next season if he comes out and plays the way we know he can.If he struggles, don’t be surprised if we see Jacobi Myers, the kid from Florida who committed to NC State in high school step in and try to give it a go. With how fast this offense wants to go, it’s all about what Wolff can do for you.
Returning starters Offense: 6 Defense: 5 No. 4 Coffeyville Red Ravens (6-3) Head coach: Jeff Leiker, 10th season (65-30)
B8 SATURDAY, AUGUST 27, 2022BUTLER COUNTY TIMES GAZETTE No. Name Pos. HT WT Class Hometown 1 KJ Shankle RB 5’11 210 SO Richmond, TX 2 Sam Randolph DB 6’2 190 FR Chattanooga, TN 3 Norman Massey LB 6’3 200 SO 2 Wichita,KS 4 Quavez Humphreys WR 6’2 204 SO Junction City, KS 5 AJ Moss DB 6’2 190 FR Tampa, FL 6 Tavi Agnew DB 5’9 180 SO 2 Wichita,KS 7 Jaelon Travis WR 6’0 200 FR Mansfield, TX 8 Jake Wolff QB 6’2 208 FR Kansas City, KS 9 Semaj James DB 6’0 192 SO Tallahasse, FL 10 Jaisean McMillian RB 5’10 194 FR Mobile, AL 11 Devaca Parks LB 5’10 200 SO Jeffersonville, IN 12 AJ King WR 5’9 174 SO Wichita,KS 13 Caleb Brown DB 6’0 154 SO Lithia Springs, GA 14 Jacobi Myers QB 5’11 183 FR Ponte Vedra, FL 15 Mason Thrash LB 6’1 217 SO 2 McPherson, KS 16 Malik Berry LB 6’3 220 SO 2 Lawrence, KS 17 Chance Omli DB 6’1 204 SO 2 Goddard, KS 18 Dillan Smith QB 6’2 200 FR Larned, KS 19 Anthony Mix Jr. QB 6’2 225 FR Mobile, AL 20 Ethan Stuhlstatz LB 6’3 225 SO Wichita,KS 21 Azhuan Dingle RB 6’1 220 SO Bayonne, NJ 22 Paris Brown RB 5’9 180 SO Powder Springs, GA 23 Jalen Moore DB 5’10 175 SO Camden, AR 24 Eunique Valentine LB 6’1.5 231 FR Knoxville, TN 25 Jonathan Forson DB 6’1 180 SO Worcester, MA 26 Taylor Wilson RB 5’5 157 FR Lees Summit, MO 28 RobinsonDemarcious LB 5’8 185 FR Warner Robins, GA 29 Chris Rhodes DB 6 183 FR Independence, MO 31 Antwone Parker RB 6’0 218 SO Fort Worth, TX 32 Keghan McConnell LB 6’1.5 195 FR Manhattan, KS 33 Wesley Bentley DL 6’2 261 FR Thomaston, GA 34 Zeric Avery DB 6 160 FR Lawrence, KS 36 Vinny Smtih RB 5’11 180 FR Manhattan, KS 38 Cade Gatschet DB 5’11 195 SO Wichita,KS 39 Patrick Mooney DB 6’2 170 FR Tampa, FL 40 Blake Reeder TE 6’4 225 FR Kansas City, KS 41 Dialo Watson LB 6’2 200 FR Wichita,KS 42 Chas Carlgren FB 6’2 257 SO Concordia, KS 43 Branden Martin LB 6’1 200 FR Tonganoxie, KS 44 John Thomas Jones FB 6’2 252 SO Liberty, TX 45 Malik Stewart DE 6’4 236 FR Barnesville, GA 46 Mason Ross FB 6’2 247 SO Wichita,KS 47 Jake Dennis LS 6 210 SO Omaha, NE 48 Adam Young K 5’8 161 FR Olathe, KS 49 Carson Arndt K 5’10 169 SO Wichita,KS 50 Kaden Claasen K 5’10 192 FR Wichita,KS 51 James Smith DL 6’1 260 FR Lawrenceville, GA 52 Laine Jenkins DL 6’6 255 FR Willowbrook, IL 53 Bud Crawford DL 6’6 238 FR Lees Summit, MO 54 Issiah Walker OL 6’5 280 FR Carol City, FL 55 Kareem Harden OL 6’4 300 FR Fort Lauderdale, FL 56 Caleb Foster DL 6’4.5 235 FR Millbrook, AL 57 Joseph Satchel OL 6’5 310 SO Detriot, MI 58 Isaiah Bunn OL 6’2 294 FR Deerfield Beach, FL 61 Aiden Logan OL 6’6 338 FR Carthage, MO 64 Amani Toomer OL 6’2 293 FR New Orleans, LA 66 Tiwian Johnson OL 6’3 310 FR Foley, AL 68 Ivan Shultz OL 6’3 300 FR Mobile, AL 70 Kale Hauserman OL 6’4 300 FR Clay Center, KS 73 Aiden Kendall OL 6’1 294 SO Newton, KS 76 Garrett Richardson OL 6’5 292 FR Garden Plain, KS 78 Matthew Beyer OL 6’3 258 SO Mulvane, KS 80 Jack Meylan WR 5’10 180 FR Kansas City, KS 81 Brendan Sirls WR 6’2 183 SO Mansfield, TX 82 PJ Caldwell WR 5’11 175 FR Kansas City, MO 83 Lance Wilhoite WR 6’3 180 FR Nashville, TN 84 Chavez Brown WR 6’1 213 FR Houma, LA 85 Luke Fletcher TE 6’4 235 SO Hays, KS 86 Julian Nixon TE 6’3 228 FR Duluth, GA 87 Dante Daniels TE 6’6 271 FR Windsor, Ontario 88 Jeremiah Payton WR 6’2 180 FR Ponte Vedra, FL 89 Dorian Stephens WR 6’2 185 FR Overland Park, KS 90 Hiram Stready DL 6’4 244 FR St. Matthews, SC 91 Devin Davis DL 6’2 260 FR Lawrenceville, GA 92 Jaydon Wannstedt DL 6’2 270 FR Lake St. Louis, MO 93 Ugochukwu Nosike DL 6’3 290 FR South Holland, IL 94 Emmanuel Cannon DL 6’5 240 SO Snellville, GA 95 George Traglia DL 6’4 247 FR Wichita, KS 96 Caylen Lowery DL 6’2 283 SO Wichita, KS 97 Aaron Woods DL 6’2 231 FR Pittsburg, KS 98 Keith Heard DL 6’4 265 FR Notasulga, AL 99 Jimmy Lubin DL 6’4 300 FR Plantation, FL 2022 Butler Grizzlies roster Head Coach: Brice Vignery (0-0, First Year as head coach 12th overall) Asst. Coaches: Nate Haremza- Offensive Coordinator / Offensivel Line.Gregg HollinsWide Receivers, Kenyana Heard- Tight Ends, Dreamius Smith- Running Backs, Justin Stolberg- Quarterbacks Kyle Woodall- Defensive Coordinator / Strength and Conditioning, Maurie GrayDefensive Backs, Jake Landoll- Defensive Line, Isaiah Gray- Assistant Defensive Backs, Dallas Thompson- Director of Football Operations/Recruiting, Zach Lindsey- Director of Player Personell
