Beloit to host 37th Annual 8 Man All Star Games
The 37th Annual Kansas 8 Man All Star Games will be played in Beloit on Saturday, June 11th. The Division II game will be held at 1:30 p.m. at Trojan Field on North Hersey Avenue. Pre-game will begin at 1:00 p.m. with introduction of the players.
The Beloit Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Pep Rally and refreshments for the players, coaches and fans on Friday, June 10th, starting at 4 p.m. at Chautauqua Park in Beloit.
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Olin Brown, Thunder Ridge, has been selected for the Division II East Squad. He is a 2022 graduate of Thunder Ridge High School his future plans are undecided.
Football statistics, accomplishments and honors include (he only played 2 years: Junior Year: 47 solo tackles, 51 assists, 1 TFL, 2.5 sack, 1 FR 60 yard TD; Senior year: Defense - 70 solo tackles, 57 assists, 19 TFL; 1 Sack, 2 Int., 1 FR, 2 FF; Offense - 61 carries, 477 yds, 15 rushing TD's, 2 receptions for 27 yds, 1 receiving TD, 36 pancake blocks.
Thunder Ridge was a playoff qualifier in 2021 and sub-state runner-up.
Olin enjoys hunting, fishing and lifting.
Activities and honors in school include KAYS 9-12 and Honor Roll 9-11.
Olin's parents are Bob and Barb Brown.
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Jason Abitz, Oonaga, has been selected for the Division II East All Star Squad. He is a 2022 graduate of Onaga High School and plans to play football at Highland Community College.
Football statistics, accomplishments and honors include: 665 career receiving yards, 25 career receptions, 7 career sacks, 166 career tackles; Junior Year: All League Honorable Mention; Senior Year: 1st Team All League Defense.
Honors and accomplishments in other sports include: Junior Year: Baseball, 1st Team All League, Pitcher & Outfield; Senior Year: Basket all - Selected to play in the Norteast Kansas All-Star Game.
Hobbies and interests include hunting, working on cars, watching sporting events with friends.
Activities and honors in school include Student Council, FFA, O-Club, Baseball, Football and Basketball.
Jason's parents are Chad and Amy Abitz and Nichole and Jesse Chamley.
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Lane Bartley, Waverly, has been selected for the Division II East Squad.
Career football statistics and accomplishments include 2020 Honorable Mention WR/LB; 2021 First Team Punter, TE, LB.
He plans to attend Neosho County Community College for HVAC in the fall. He graduated from Flint Hills Technical College as a Certified Electrician in May 2022.
His parents are BJ and Jennifer Bartley.
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Xavier Brandt, Frankfort, has been selected for the Division II East Squad. He is a 2022 graduate of Frankfort High School and his future plans are to attend Missouri University of Science and Technology.
Football statistics and accomplishments include: All League 1st Team OL/DL 2 times and Honorable Mention; All State 1st Team OL 2 times and DL 2d team and DL Honorable Mention; K-Man Players of the Week; High School season sack record.
Frankfort was Regional champs, Sectional champs and Sub-state runner-up.
Honors and accomplishments in other sports include Class 1A State Discus 9th and Sub-State Champs basketball.
Activities and honors include mission trips.
Hobbies and interests are blacksmithing, wood carving, mechanics and lifting.
Activities and honors in school include NHS, Stuco-President and Vice President & Stuco Rep, and FFA.
Xavier's parents are Jeremy and Holly Brandt.
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Kylan Cunningham, Lakeside, has been selected for the Division II East Squad. He is a 2022 graduate of Lakeside High School and plans to attend Kansas State University and major in Business Management.
Football statistics, accomplishments and honors include: 3689 passing yards with 50 passing TDs, 1451 rushing yards and 42 rushing TDs, averaged 238 yds/game Junior Yr and 205 yds/game senior year; 111 tackles, 6 interceptions, 9 pass deflections and 2 fumble recoveries. 8 Man Div. II Dist 4 2nd team QB (10th), NPL all League 2nd Team QB (10th); 8 Man Div. 2 Dist. 1st Team QB & HM Defensive Back (11); NPL All League 1st Team QB & 2nd Team DB (11); Wichita Eagle All State HM (11), Sports in Kansas All Non-Senior HM (11); NPL All League 1st Team QB & 2nd Team DB (12), 8 Man Div. 2 Dist 4 2nd team QB & EB (12), Wichita Eagle 8 Man Div. 2 All State HM QB (12), Sports in Kansas All State HM (12).
Lakeside reached the playoffs in 2019, 2020 and 2022, but lost in the 1st round.
Honors and accomplishments in other sports include: Basketball: letters 4 years, NPL All League 2nd Team (10), NPL All League 1st Team (11), Sports in Kansas All State HM (10 & 11), Wichita Eagle All State HM (11), Topeka Capital Journal All State HM (11), Sports in Kansas Top Assist Leader (11); Golf - Lettered 3 years, 2021 State Sand Greens Champion, USA Today Sports in Kansas Athlete of the Year Finalist; Track & Field: Lettered 1 year.
Activities and honors outside of school include: Downs Junior Chamber Member, Glen Elder Community Club Volunteer, Member of the Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church & CYO, Member of the Glen Elder Youth Group, played Waconda baseball and currently play American Legion baseball in the summer.
Hobbies and interests include hunting, fishing and golf.
Honors and activities in school include: High Academic Letter (9-12), High Honor Roll (9-12), National Honor Society, Site Council, Class President (3 years), Class Vice President (1 yr.), FFA (9-12), president 2 years & treasurer 1 year; band, FHSU Math Relays participant, received the National "I Dare You" Leadership Award and the American Citizenship Award.
Kylan's parents are Terry and Crystal Cunningham.
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Caden Dalinghaus, Frankfort, has been selected for the Division II East Squad. He is a 2022 graduate of Frankfort High School and plans to attend Fort Hays State University and major in Finance.
The Division II game will be played at Trojan Field in Beloit at 1:30 p.m.
Career football statistics, accomplishments and honors include: 1st Team TVL Defense, Wichita Eagle All-State Honorable Mention Offense and Defense, KSHSAA All-Eight Man D-II Football team honorable mention, Manhattan Mercury All Flint Hills 1st Team Defense an 2bd Team Offense, Spots in Kansas D-II All State Honorable Mention, K-MAN Athlete of the Week, MSC Sports Sports Player of the Week, 5 career INT, 140 career tackles, 1,662 all purpose yards, 31 career TD's, 4 career fumble recoveries, 3 forced fumbles, 167 total points.
Frankfort was 2020 District Champs, League Champs, Regional Champs, Sectional Champ and Sub-State runner-up.
Honors and accomplishments in other sports include: All-Tournament Team Wabaunsee 2 times; Frankfort Triple Jump Record, All League 4x1 Relay 2 years; All League Triple Jump, All State 4x1 7th place, All-State Triple jump 3rd.
Activities and honors outside of school include: Annunciation Catholic Church, Meals on Wheels and Adopt a Highway.
Caden enjoys fishing and water skiing.
Activities and honors in school include: National Honor Society, FFA, F-Club, Valedictorian, High Honor Roll 4 years.
Caden's parents are Dean and Danielle Dalinghaus.
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Philip Doebele, Hanover, has been selected for the Division II East Squad. He is a 2022 graduate of Hanover High School and his future plans are undecided.
Football statistics, accomplishments and honors include: 2020: Wichita Eagle 8 Man Division 2 All State Team, Offensive line; 2020 Wichita Eagle 8-Man Division 2 Honorable Mention, Defensive Line, 2020 Kansas 2A vision II, State champions; 2021 All-TVL 1st Team, Defense 2nd Team,offense; 2021 Sports in Kansas 8 Top 100 Seniors Honorable Mention; 2021 Kansas Pregame Top 8 for 8-Man; 2021 NCK 25 to Watch in Football in North Central/Northwest Kansas; 2021 Wichita Eagle 8 Man Division 2 All-State - defensive Line; 2021 Wichita Eagle 8 Man Division 2 Honorable Mention Offensive Line; 2020 Wichita Eagle - 8 Man Division 2 All State Team - Offensive Line; 2020 Wichita Eagle - 8 Man Division 2 Honorable Mention - Defensive Line.
Hanover reached the State Playoffs the past 4 years with 1 undefeated season.
Philip's parents are Gene and Julie Doebele.
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Daxton Dunlap, Thunder Ridge, has been selected for the Division II East Squad. He is a 2022 graduate of Thunder Ridge High School. He plans to attend PHAC at NCK Tech College in Beloit.
Football statistics and honors include: Junior Year: All State Honorable Mention, 2bd Team TE/DB All League District; Senior year: 2nd Team TE/DB District, 714 receiving yards, 13 touchdowns, 56 solo tackles, 67 assists and 9 interceptions.
Thunder Ridge reached the playoffs all 4 years, they were sectional runner-up 2019, playoff qualifier in 2020 ad sub-state runner-up in 2021.
Daxton qualified for the State Track meet.
Activities and honors outside of school include freshman-senior years, working at Kensington Lockers; junior-senior yers working at Gene's Heartland Foods.
Daxton enjoys hunting, fishing and racing.
Activities and honors in school include 9-12: KAYS, 9 & 12: Student Council; 9-12 Honor Roll.
Daxton's parents are Jeff and Ginny Dunlap.
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Jaret Eitzmann, Beloit, has been selected for the Division II East Squad. He is a 2022 graduate of St. John's High School and plans to attend Nebraska/University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Career football statistics and honors include: 2021-2bd Team All-NPL QB, Honorable Mention All-NPL Defensive Line, 1st Team All-District 4 Defensive Line, Honorable Mention All-District 4 Athlete, KSHSAA Covered Honorable Mention Offensive Back; Sports in KS All-State Honorable Mention; Wichita Eagle All-State Honorable Mention QB & Defensive Kibe; 2020: All-District 4 and Northern plains League Honorable Mention QB.
Team accomplishments include: 2020 Football District Champs/Ross District Champs; 2019 District Champs/Cross District Champs; 2021 State Playoffs.
Accomplishments and honors in other sports include: 2021-Basketball 1st Team All League (NPL), Basketball Honorable Mention All State D2 (1A)(KSHSAA), Top 10 Finalist State Golf (Sand Greens League); 2022: 1st Team All League (NPL), am All-State Sports in Kansas.
Hobbies and interests include going to the lake, spending time with friends and playing baseball in the summer. He loves to golf with family and friends.
Activities and honors in school include varsity basketball, golf and track.
Jaret's parents are Kelly Eitzmann and Jennifer Hallack.
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Peyton Ellis, Lakeside, has been selected for the Division II East Squad. He is a 2022 graduate of Lakeside High School and plans to attend Manhattan Area Technical College for Welding Technology.
Community College. The Division II game will be played at Trojan Field in Beloit at 1:30 p.m.
Career football statistics and honors include: 8-Man Div. 2 Dist. 4 and 2nd Team Offensive Guard, 8-Man Div. 2 Dist 4 HM Defensive Line; 8 Man Div. 2 Dist. 4 HM Punter, All-NPL 2nd Team Offensive Line; All-NPL 2nd Team Defensive Line, All-NPL HM Punter.
Peyton likes swimming, fishing basketball and just being outside.
Honors and activities in school include Honor Roll & High Honor Roll throughout high school.
Peyton's parents are Lance Ellis and the late Kristi McBride.
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Phoenix Finnegan, Wakefield, has been selected for the Division II East Squad. He is a 2022 graduate of Wakefield School and plans to attend school to become a CNA.
The Division II game will be played at Trojan Field in Beloit at 1:30 p.m.
Career football stats, accomplishments and honors include: 349 yards, average 31.7, Y/G 49.9; total points 26; 18 solo tackles, 41 total tackles. Special teams GP 7, KO 20, YDS 645; Punts 11 for 294 yds.
Activities and honors outside of school include CNA are Award at Clay County Medical Center and soccer referee.
Hobbies and interests include working out, spending time with friends and playing video games.
Activities and honors in school include StuCO Vice president, musical play ad Shop Supervisor/Foreman.
Phoenix's parents are Bryan and Sara Finnegan.
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Damian Foster, Waverly, has been selected for the Division II East Squad. He is a 2022 graduate of Waverly High School and plans to attend Wichita State University and major in Physical Therapy.
The Division II game will be played at Trojan Field in Beloit at 1:30 p.m.
Accomplishments and honors in football include: 4 years: Rushing: 409 carries for 3359 yards, 8.21 yards per carry; Passing: 110 completed, 208 attempts, 1433 yds., 7 interceptions; Receiving: 22 receptions for 291 yds.; Tackles: 306, 5.5 sacks and tackles for loss; Rushing: 54 rushing TD's, 418 total points; Kicking: 1 kickoff return for 10 yds; KO returns, 32 for 659 yds; punt returns, 7 for 92 yds.
Damian was All State Linebacker, All-State Runningback, All League Linebacker, All League Runningback, All League Flex and All State ARH.
Waverly was 2 time District Champs, District Runner-Up, 4 State Playoff Appearances, and 2 times Regional Champs.
Honors and accomplishments in other sports include: All State Basketball, Basketball Steals per game leader in Kansas, 1 time Sub-State Champs in basketball.
Activities and honors outside of school include: 3rd & 4th grade rec basketball coach, VBS helper, server at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Ohio Days helper, and rec baseball coach.
Damian enjoys hunting, fishing, hanging out with friends and family, playing video games and playing with his dogs.
Activities and honors in school include: FBLA, FCCLA, SAFE, NHS, FCA, Yellow Ribbon, 4.0 GPA, Citizenship Awards and Heisman School Winner.
Damain's parents are David and Karen Foster.
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Owen Hrabe, Thunder Ridge, has been selected for the Division II East Squad. He is a 2022 graduate of Thunder Ridge High School. He plans to attend Fort Hays State University and major in business education.
Football statistics, accomplishments and honors include: Captain of team, 1st Team All District and 2nd Team All State. Team Achievements include: 2021 season: District Champions, Cross District Champions, Regional Champions, Sectional Champions, Sub-State Runner-Up with an 11-1 record.
Owen lettered in basketball and track 3 years.
Activities and honors outside of school include: Kansas Western Horseman's Associations, 4-H, TFC, volunteer work for Senior Center and American Legion.
Hobbies and interests include hunting, fishing, golf and weight lifting.
Activities and honors in school include: KAYS, KAY Board, basketball, track, Student Council, football, Band, Site Council, Powerlifting Team, Honor Roll, National Honor Society.
Owen's parents are Dabiel Hrabe and Trina Schrag.
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Cole Lacey, Marais des Cygnes Valley, has been selected for the Division II East Squad. He is a 2022 graduate of Marais des Cygnes Valley High School and plans to attend Kansas Sate University.
Football statistics, honors and accomplishments include: All League Honorable Mention Quarterback, 2020 and 2021; All League First Team Defensive Back, 2022; All League 2nd Team Quarterback, 2022.
Cole was sealed as an All League Outfielder in 2021.
Honors outside of school include coaching 4th grade flag football and basketball.
Hobbies and interests include hunting, farming and ranching.
Activities and honors in school include National Honor Society, FFA President and FBLA Vice President.
Cole's parents are Mark and Judy Lacey.
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Dayton Lantz, Osborne, has been selected for the Division II East Squad. He is a 2022 graduate of Osborne High School and plans to attend Fort Hays State University and major in Human Health and Performance.
Football statistics, accomplishments and honors include: 91 carries, 477 adds; 21 tackles, 1 int.; 12 catches, 193 yds.
Team accomplishments include 2018 State Runner-Up, 2019 Undefeated State Champions.
Accomplishments in other sports include: Basketball - 2018: NPL League Champs, Sub-State Camps, State 3rd place; 2019: NPL League Champs; Golf: 2019 NPL League Champs, Regional Champs, State Runner-up; 20th Individual All State 2nd Team; 2021: NPL League Champs, Regional Runner UP, 6th Individual, State Runner-Up.
Activities and honors outside of school include basketball and golf.
Hobbies and interests include hunting and fishing.
Activities and honors in school include: KAY, Pep Club, FCCA, FFA-Chapter Reporter; FHSU Art Show Award of Excellence; FHSU Math Relays - 2019 3rd place team, 2021 3rd place team, 2nd place individual: Applications of Algebra.
Dayton's parents are Doug and Marci Lantz.
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Rilyn Mayginnes, has been selected for the Division II East Squad. He is a 2022 graduate of Onaga High School. He plans to attend Highland Community College and play football.
Football statistics and honors include: career 1,545 rushing yards, 6.0 avg rushing yards, 259 carries, 81.3 rushing yards/game, 26 rushing touchdowns, 1 receiving touchdown; Selected TVL 2nd Team Defense 2021.
Rilyn's parents are Zachary and Rebecca Mayginnes.
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Austin O'Hara, has been selected for the Division II East Squad. He is a 2022 graduate of St. Paul High School. He plans to attend Pittsburg State University to obtain a degree in Exercise Science.
Football statistics and accomplishments include: 2020: All League Honorable Mention Defense; 2021: All League First Team, All State Honorable Mention Defense, All League Honorable Mention Offense; 2018: (9-2) overall sectional round runner-up; 2019: (10-1) overall, sectional round runner-up; 2020: (3-6) overall; 2021: )6-4) overall, Bi-District Champs, Regional Runner-up.
Accomplishments in other sports include: KEMFA State Powerlifting 7th Place Bench Press.
Activities and honors outside of school oinclude: Catholic Youth Ministries, 2018-2022; St. Francis Altar Server, 2016-2022.
Hobbies and interests include: lifting, occasional hunting with friends, hanging out with friends ("Nights Out on the Town"), anything competitive (golf, yard football, pickup basketball), watching NFL & golf.
Activities and honors in school include: National Honor Society (2) years, Chapter President 2021-2022; FFA (2 years), Chapter Vice President 2019-2020; Student Council (3 years), Chapter Vice President 2020-2021, Chapter President 2021-2022; Class of 2022 President 2019-2020, Student Council Representative, 2020-2022.
Austin's parents are Matt and Julie O'Hara.
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Keaton Reeves, Pike Valley, has been selected for the Division II East Squad. He is a 2022 graduate of Pike Valley High School and plans to attend Kansas Sate University Salina Aerospace & Technology Campus to obtain a Bacherlos Degreased - Professinal Pilot.
Football accomplishments, stats and honors include: Career passing: 126/274 for 1534 years; rushing: 403 carries for 2,585 yards; 63 touchdowns (48 rushing & 15 passing), 154 tackles, 9 interceptions, 1 fumble recovery.
Achievements include: 9th Grade: All District 2nd Team Defensive Back, All State Honorable Mention Non-Senior Defensive Back; 10th Grade: All District 1st Team Quarterback, All District Honorable Mention Defensive Back, "VYPE" Magazine Player of the Week; 11th Grade: All District 1st Team Defensive Back & Athlete, All District 2nd Team Runningback and Kick Returner, All League Honorable Mention Runningback; 12th Grade: All District 1st Team Defensive Back & Kick Returner, Honorable Mention Quarterback; All state Honorable Mention.
Honors and accomplishments in other sports include: Cross Country: 10th Grade - All League, 11th Grade - All League, Team 1st All League 12th grade = All League, State Qualifier; Track: 9th grade - State Qualifier in 110m hurdles, 11th grade - 7th 110m high hurdles, @ 1A state, 2d in 300m hurdles at 1A State.
Honors outside of school include NexTech Generation Internship, Member of CYO (Catholic Youth Organization).
Activities and honors in school include NHS, FBLA, Scholars Bowl, Band, Choir, KAYS, Art, All School Play, Forensics (Stat Qualifier in IDA).
Keaton's parents are Todd and Cherish Reeves.
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Jace Schoen, Lakeside, has been selected for the Division II East Squad. He is a 2022 graduate of Lakeside High School and plans to attend Fort Hays State University and major in business.
Football statistics, honors and accomplishments include: Northern Plains League first team offensive end, All State first team wide receiver, NPL Offensive Player of the Year, Honorable Mention Linebacker.
Jace had 3,142 total receiving yards and 149 total receptions.
Honors and accomplishments in other sports include Junior Year - Honorable Mention All League Basketball; placed 5th at the State Track Meet in High Jump, placed at the state track meet, 400m.
Activities and honors outside of school include member of Zion Lutheran Church, Downs Junior Chamber Member and American Legion Baseball.
Hobbies and interests include hunting, fishing and hanging out with friends.
Activities and honors in school include FFA member, Scholar's Bowl member, Student Council Representative, and band member.
Jace's parents are Kail and Anna Schoen.
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Mason Schurr, Osborne, has been selected for the Division II East Squad. He is a 2022 graduate of Osborne High School and plans to attend Cloud County Community College.
Football statistics, accomplishments and honors include: All State Honorable Mention runningback, 2019 & 2020; First Team All State 2021; State Champ, longest run possible in 8-Man 79 yards x3, NCKSS.com player of the week 1 time.
Team accomplishments include 2 time District champs, State runner-up, State champs, 1 undefeated season.
Honors and accomplishments in other sports include: 3rd place at State basketball in 2018, 6th place 200m State track, 3rd place 100m State track, 2nd place 4x100 State track.
Activities and honors outside of school include Little community service during the summer months.
Hobbies and interests include hunting and fishing and going to the lake.
Activities and honors in school include KAYS 2 years, class treasurer 4 years, honor roll 3 years and pep club 1 year.
Mason's parents are Lance and Bobbi Schurr.