Beloit to host 39th Annual 8 Man All Star Games Saturday, June 8. The Division I West All Star Game will be played at 10:00 a.m.
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Brandon Bird, Meade High School, has been selected for the Division I West Squad. He is a 2024 graduate of Meade High School and plans to become a Traveling Respiratory Therapist. His parents are Brad and Tammy Bird. His high school coach was Clint Kuhns.
He is 6'3" tall and weighs 168 pounds, His position is Wide Receiver and Cornerback.
Football statistics and honors include KSHSAA All State Honorable Mention, Sports in Kansas All State Honorable Mention, All League First Team Offense and Defense, and State Champion.
Team achievements include sophomore year went undefeated and won state, Since that year they have lost only 4 games.
Honors and and activities outside of school include AAU Basketball. Hobbies and interests are lifeguarding, fishing and tubing.
Honors in school include Highly Ranked in MHS Chess Club.
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Gage Burk, LaCrosse High School, has been selected for the Division I West Squad. He is a 2024 graduate of LaCrosse High School and plans to attend college and participate in track, major in business. His parents are Shelby and Sarah Burk.
He is 6'4" tall and weighs 180 pounds. His offensive position is wide receiver and his defensive position is defensive line.
He plans to attend college and participate in track and major in business.
Career football statistics accomplishments and honors include: Senior Year: CPL First Team DL, 8 Player DI - District 7, 1st RB, 1st DE/Defensive Player of the year, KSHSAA Covered 8 Player Division 1: Honorable Mention, Wide Receiver, Wichita Eagle Honorable Mention WR.
Junior Year: HM WR Wichita Eagle, Sports in KansasHM Non-Senior 8 Man KSHSAA Covered HM WR; Sophomore Year: 2nd Team Utility Back-CPL;2nd Team Wide Receiver District 6, 1st Team Defensive Line District 6.
Honors and achievements in other sports include: Sophomore Year track: 3rd place at state high jump, 4th place 4x100; Basketball honorable mention CPL, Junior Year: Basketball 2nd CPLm 1A Wichita Eagle All State Honorable Mention.
Hobbies and interests include basketball, working out and video games.
His high school coach was Jon Webster.
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Peter Crouse has been selected for the Division I West Squad. He is a 2024 graduate of Rawlins County High School and plans to be an Electrical worker. His parents are Sam and Jan Crouse. His high school football coach was Adam Shramek.
Career football statistics, accomplishments and honors include 16.5 sacks, 130 tackles, 36 tackles for loss, Wichita Eagle All-State Honorable Mention, KSHSAA Covered All-State Honorable Mention, Sports in Kansas All State Honorable Mention, NWKL 1st Team DE and 2nd Team Center; District and 1st Team Center and and 2nd Team Defensive End; Sports in Kansas Small Classes Top 100 Seniors Honorable Mention, 8 Man D-1 All Game Selection.
Team achievements include NWKL Champions, Regional Champions, District Runner-Up, Sectional Runner-Up.
Honors and accomplishments in other sports include Most Inspirational (Basketball), Top Freshman Lifter. Activities and honors outside of school include Football, Basketball, Show Choir, Church Group, FFA, SADD.
Hobbies and interests include Health and Fitness, boxing, working, learning new skills, spending time with friends and family.
Peter was Senior Class President, FCA President, Show Choir Vice President, Show Choir Dance Captain.
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Ryder Dent, Lincoln High School has been selected for the Division I West Squad. He is a 2024 graduate of Lincoln Jr/Sr High School and plans to continue his football career.
His Coach is Logan Meier and his parents are Billy and Sara Meier. His football coach was Colby Hamel.
He plans to continue his football career.
He weighs 180 pounds and is 5'10" tall. His offensive position is quarterback and his defensive position is defensive end. He had the Top 10 passing yards in Kansas.
Lincoln reached the playoffs in 2024.
Ryder was on the honor roll all 4 years of high school and enjoys hunting and fishing.
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Wyatt Gardner, Wichita County High School has been chosen for the Division I West Squad. His parents are Ben and Misty Gardner. He is a 2024 graduate of Wichita County High School and plans to attend Friends University, wrestle, and study elementary education and administration. His parents are Ben and Misty Gardner. His high school football coach was Brant Douglas.
Career football statistics include 1 time All State Quarterback, 1 time Honorable Mention All-State Receiver, 2 time All State Honorable Mention defense, 2 year Captain, 2 times All High Plains League.
Career football stats include: 1 tune All State Quarterback, 1 time Honorable Mention All State Receiver, 2 time All State Honorable Mention defense, 2 year Captain All High Plains League.
Wichita County had 3 state experiences, 1 state championship, 3 time District Champions, Undefeated in 2022.
He was a 3 time state qualifier and 2 time state runner-up in wrestling with a record of over 120 wins in wrestling.
Activities and honors outside of school include: 4-H member, Economic Development member KSHSAA Certified Welding Official.
Hobbies and interests include golfing, wakeboarding and enjoying the outdoors. He was a member of the National Honor Society, Class Representative and A Honor Roll.
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Lakin Geitz, Quinter High School, has been selected for the Division I West Squad. He plans to attend college and participate in collegiate track. His parents are Levi and Kelli Getz.
Team achievements include Playoff appearance all 4 years, 1 year league championship.
Honors and accomplishments in other sports include State Champion in 1A javelin and 4th place in discus.
Activities and honors Steer Wrestling champion; Hobbies and interests are participating in sports and lifting weights.
He was Student Council vice president and president, SADD secretary STUCO representative.
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Joseph Hiechel, Ell Saline High School, has been selected for the Division I West Squad. He is a 2024 graduate of Ell-Saline High school and plans to become an Aerospace Engineer. His parents are David and Vicki Hiechel.
Joseph is a 2024 graduate of Ell-Saline High School and plans to become an Aerospace Engineer.
His height is 6'0" and he weighs 165 pounds. His offensive position is wide receiver and his defensive position is cornerback.
Football statistics and honors include: All Saline was District Champs, Sectional Champs, Substate Runner-Up, and Regional Champs.
Honors and accomplishments in other sports include: track 4x100 3rd place state, competed long jump in state 3rd place league in trap shooting, 5th place at state in trap shooting, qualified for National's in trap shooting.
Activities and honors outside of high school include youth group, Big Brothers Big Sisters, FBLA.
Hobbies and interests include surfing, wake boarding, archery, mechanics, drones and racing.
Jospeh was a member of the National Honor Society and was on the A Honor Roll in high school.
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Hunter Holmgren, Ell-Saline High School, has been chosen for the Division I West Squad. He is a 2024 graduate of Ell-Saline High School and plans to become a Lineman. His parents are Eric and Meg Gravatte Holmgren. His future plans are to become a Lineman. His high school football coach was Joe Roche.
He is 5'5" tall and weighs 160 pounds. His offensive position is Guard-Fullback and defensive position is Linebacker & D-Line.
Football statistics, accomplishments and honors include: 24 games, receiving 97, 6 receptions 1 fumble recovery, 118 tackles, 5 tackles for a loss, 6 pass breakups, 2 TD's, 4 sacks, Iron Man and pound for pound honors; He lettered his sophomore, junior (played 3 games), and senior year. Ell-Saline was League Champs, Regional Champs, Sectional Champs and District Champs in 2023.
Honors and accomplishments in other sports include lettering freshman and sophomore years and 2nd Team All League sophomore year.
Hobbies and interests include hunting, archery, fishing and FFA.
He was a member of the National Honor Society.
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Brock Keith, Meade High School, has been selected for the Division I West Squad. He is a 2024 graduate of Meade High School and his future plans are Business. His parents are Cody and Annette Keith.
Brock is 5'10" tall and weighs 185 pounds. His offensive position is running back and his defensive position is linebacker.
Career football statistics include K101 Player of the Game State Championship Game 2021, 1st Team All State runningback junior and senior years, Hill Brothers Western Kansas 2023 Western Kansas Top All Classes and All 6/8 Man Team, 2 time Offensive Player of the Year finalist, Defensive Player of the Year Finalist.
Meade was State Champion in 2021 with an undefeated season, they were Regional Champs in 2022 and 2023.
Activities and honors outside of school include: 5th Grade Boys basketball coach, Meade Sheriff Department Citizenship Award, State Choir Qualifier Boys Ensemble, Recreational Referee.
Hobbies and interests include basketball, weight lifting, coaching, video games, and hanging out with friends.
Brock is a National Honor Society and Student Council member.
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Trace Kinderknecht, Quinter has been selected for the Division I West Squad. He is a 2024 graduate of Quinter High School and plans to attend NCK Tech for Electrical. His parents are Tony and Jaime Kinderknect.
Trace is 5'9" tall and weighs 160 pounds. His offensive position is Running Back and his Defensive Position is Cornerback.
Team achievements include NWKL League Champions 1 year, playoff appearance 4 years.
Trace was a State Track placer 3 years, NWKL All League Basketball.
Activities and honors outside of school include: Trap Club.
Hobbies and interest include golf, basketball, track, baseball, football and farming.
He is president of SADD.
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Trent Long, Clifton-Clyde, was chosen for the Division I West. Trent is a 2024 graduate of Clifton-Clyde High School and plans to continue his athletic and academic career at an undecided college. His parents are Curtis and Andrew Long.
Trent is 5'9" tall and weights 175 pounds. His offensive position is quarterback and and his defensive position is linebacker.
His future plans are to continue is athletic and academic career at an undecided college.
Career football statistics, accomplishments and honors include: Leading rusher with 133 carries for 1128 yards (8.5 yards per carry) 19 Rushing TD's. Leading Passer 92 of 176 (52.2% passing efficiency) for 1386 yards, 23 passing TD's, tackler with 95 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 fumble recoveries.
Record Holder: 1st for most passing yards in a game - 283 yards, 1st most passing yards in a season 1386 yards; 1at Most Passing Yards in career, 1951 yards; 1st Most Completions in a season, 92; 1st Most passing in a career 139; 1st Most Passing Touchdowns in a game, 4 (twice); 1st Most Passing Touchdowns in a game 4 (twice); 1st Most Passing touchdowns in a season 23; 1st Most Passing touchdowns in a game 31; 1st Most rushing yards in a game, 385 yards.
Senior Honors: Six Top 8 players in 8-Man D1; SIK Top 100 Senior 8 Man; Wichita Eagle 1st Team All State; KSHSAA Covered 1st Team All-State; All-District 1st Team Quarterback and Linebacker; Twin ValleyAll League 1st Team Quarterback and Linebacker.
Honors and accomplishments in other sports: Basketball All State and All League.
Hobbies and interests are hunting, fishing, sports and friends.
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Jonathan Mader, Hoxie High School, has been chosen for the 1 West Squad. He is a 2024 graduate of Hoxie High School and plans to go to college and major in business or finance and run track or play football.
His parents are Jeremy and Melissa Mader and his high school football coach was Lance Barr.
Career football statics and honors include: 9th grade: 1 tackle; 10th grade: 32 tackles, 1 tackle for loss; 11th grade: 114 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, 8 sacks, 2 interceptions, 2 fumble recoveries, lettered; 11th grade: 114 tackles, 17 tackles for a loss, 8 sacks, 2 interceptions, 2 fumble recoveries, lettered top 100 non senior honorable mention, all state Offensive Line, All State Linebacker, honorable mention All District 1st Team Offensive Line and First Team Linebacker; 12th grade: 37 carries, 316 yards, 5 TDs, 18 receptions, 276 yards, 7 TDs, 70 tackles, 9 tackles for a loss, 2 sacks, 1 interception, 1 fumble recovery.
He lettered Top 8 Man, Senior Top 100 & senior 8 Man All State Linebacker, All League 1st Team, Offense and Defense All District 1st Team Offense and Defense; All District 1st Team Offense and Defense.
Team achievements include: 9th Sub-State Runnerup, 10th Regional Runner-Up, and 12th Sectional Runner-Up.
Honors and achievements in other sports include: lettered 10th & 11th grade in track 4 by 4 state champs, Qualified in all 4 events for state 100m, 200m, 4 by 1 and 4 by 4.
Hobbies and interests include lifting, hunting and fishing.
He was on the honor roll 12th grade.
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Logan Meier has been selected for the Division I West Squad. He is a 2024 graduate of Lincoln Jr-Sr High School and he plans to continue his football career.
His parents are Billy and Sara Meier.
Team achievements include playoffs; academic honors - honor roll for 4 years.
Hobbies and interests are hunting and lifting weights.
He had top 10 passing yards in Kansas.
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Corbin Micek, WaKeeney, has been selected for the Division I West Squad. He is a 2024 graduate of Trego Community High School, and plans to attend Cloud County Community College, and major in Wind Technology.
Career football statistics include 23 receptions, 25 yards, 282 average. Honors include: 8-Man All-District 7 1st Team Offensive Line 2022, KSHSAA All State Honorable Mention Offensive/Defensive Line 2022 8 Man All League 2nd Team Offensive Line; 2022: 8 Man Div. D; 2023: 8 Man D1 All District 7 2nd team receiver, 2023 Sports in Kansas 8 Man D1 All State Honorable Mention Tight End.
Corbin is a member of the Knights of Columbus and enjoys outdoor activities.
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Christopher Michel, Wichita County, has been selected for the Division I West Squad. He is a 2024 graduate of Wichita County High School. His parents are Eloy and Carmina Michel.
Football statistics and honors include 136 total tackles, 32 tackles for a loss, 20.5 sacks.
He as a two time all state first team defense, 2 time state runner up, State Champion; 2020 & 2023 State Runner-Up, 2022 State Champions.
Honors and accomplishments in other sports include: basketball, track, powerlifting 2 time individual runner-up.
He is a member of the National Honor Society.
Hobbies and interests include lifting weights, playing basketball and watching sports.
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Caden Morgan has been selected for the Division I West Squad. He is a 2024 graduate of LaCrosse High School and plans to attend Kansas Wesleyan, undecided major. His parents are Allen and Bailey Morgan
He is 6'4" and weighs 180 pounds. His offensive position is quarterback and defensive position cornerback.
Football statistics, accomplishments and honors include: Senior year: CPL-OPOY 1st Team Unanimous Quarterback, 1st Team DB, HM Punter/All District 7, 1st Team QB, 1st team DB, 2nd Team Punter/KSHSAA Covered 1st Team DB; Junior Year: CPL 2nd Team QB, HM QB District 7, HM LB District 7, HM Quarterback Wichita Eagle,
Sports in Kansas HM Non-Seniors 8 Man, KSHSAA Covered HM Quarterback; Sophomore Year: Honorable Mention Quarterback, CPL, Honorable Mention Quarterback District 6.
Activities and honors outside of school include 2023 Heart of America Basketball CAMP MP.
Activities and honors outside of school include 2023 Heart of America Basketball
Hobbies and interests include fishing and hunting.
Academic honors in school include NHS member.
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Justus Charles Novotny, Skyline High School, has been chosen for the Division I West Squad. He is a 2024 graduate of Skyline High School and his future plans are undecided. His parents are Jon and Carly Novotny
He is 6'4" tall, weighs 210 pounds, and his offensive position is Wide Receiver and his defensive position is defensive end.
His future plans are undecided. His parents are Jon and Carly Novotny.
Career football statistics, accomplishments and honors are: All District and All League Linebacker and Receiver and Sports in Kansas Honorable Mention, Senior season stats: Rushing: 23 carries for 234 yards, with 5 touchdowns; Receiving: 23 catches for 193 yards and 2 touchdowns, 33 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 1 interception, 2 PD, 1FF, 1 Frec and 1 blocked punt.
Team achievements include District Champions freshman year.
Honors and accomplishments in other sports include: Basketball - All League honorable mention junior year; Senior Year All Tournament team for
KC shootout.
Activities and honors outside of school include 4-H, Youth Group and Church,
Hobbies and interests are Welding, Woodworking, Gaming, Hunting, Farming, Ranching and Reading.
Justus was on the Honor Roll.
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Jaden Nuss, Hill City, has been selected for the Division I West Squad. He is a 2024 graduate of Hill City and plans to attend college at Fort Hays and major in sport and exercise science. His parents are Kendal and Ashley Nuss.
Achievements and honors in football include District 8, Bi-District, Regional and Sectional Champion, Sub-State Runnerup, MCL Champion 2021, District and Bi-District, Regional and Sectional Champion, Sub-State Runner-Up, MCL Champion (2021), District 8, Bi-District Regional and Sectional Champion, Sub-State Runner-Up, ML Champion (2022).
Honors and accomplishments in other sports include 2nd Team All League Basketball 2022, 1st Team All-League Basketball 2023-2024.
Jaden enjoys watching football.
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Brandon Price, Wichita County High School, has been selected for the Division I West Squad. He is a 2024 graduate of Wichita County High School and plans to Wichita State University to study Physical Therapy. His parents are Matt and Heather Price. He plans to attend Wichita State to study physical therapy. His high school football coach was Brant Douglas.
Wichita County was State Champions with an undefeated season and Sate Runner-Up one year.
Football stats and accomplishments include: Zero bad snaps, All State Honorable Mention, and All League 2nd Team.
He was a state qualifier in wrestling, 4-H President, enjoys golf and driving fast and was a member of NHS member, STUCO President, All A Honor Roll.
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Brayan Rodriguez has been selected for the Division I West Squad. He is a 2024 graduate of Rawlins County High School. His high school football coach was Aaron Sramek. His parents are Daniel and Alba Rodriguez. His future plans are to become an Electrician.
Brayan is 6' tall and weighs 165 pounds. His offensive position is tight end and his defensive position is linebacker.
Football team achievements include NWKL Champions, Regional Champions, District Runner-Up, Sectional Runner-Up with a record of 9-2. Rawlins County
He was named All League 1A Team Basketball.
Brayan enjoys playing video games and hanging out with friends.