Author Archives: Chet Kuplen

Football in Kansas: Eight-Man, Division II Preview: Axtell is the “cream of the crop,” though senior-laden Canton-Galva, T. Ridge headline contenders

Posted on August 11, 2022 by Chet Kuplen

By CONOR NICHOLL

Sports in Kansas will have in-depth previews on all nine classes, six-man to 6A, in the next three weeks. All per-game football statistics and per-game rankings from Conor Nicholl, SIK, along with Read Story

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Football in Kansas: Highly anticipated first season for KSHSAA sanctioned 6-Man football – headlined by Cunningham, Ashland, N. Valley, Natoma, Cheylin

Posted on August 8, 2022 by Chet Kuplen

By CONOR NICHOLL

Sports in Kansas will have in-depth previews on all nine classes, six-man to 6A, in the next three weeks. All per-game football statistics and per-game rankings from Conor Nicholl, SIK, along with Read Story

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Football in Kansas: Eight-Man, Division I statewide preview – points, parity, and possibly state records falling

Posted on August 8, 2022 by Chet Kuplen
Chase County is expected to be a strong Eight-Man, Division I contender behind its captains Mitch Budke, Cal Kohlmeier and Brock Griffin. Budke is one of several dual threat quarterbacks who could challenge state records.
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Sports in Kansas: Wide Receivers/Tight Ends to Watch for 2022

Posted on August 2, 2022 by Chet Kuplen
Jaxon Goldberg of BV North was an Non-Senior pick last season. Photo: Adam Murray

By CONOR NICHOLL and CHET KUPLEN

The Wide Receiver/Tight End/Hybrid position is quite possibly the best returning group for all positions Read Story

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Sports in Kansas: Running Backs to Watch for 2022

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Chet Kuplen
Dylan Edwards of Derby was last seasons 6A and All-Classes POY from Sports in Kansas.

By CONOR NICHOLL & CHET KUPLEN

Sports in Kansas continues its positional breakdown. Next up: Running backs, a group headlined Read Story

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2022 Kansas Shrine Bowl Preview w/ East HC Rod Stallbaumer

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Chet Kuplen

Chet Kuplen and Mike Snow talk with East head coach Rod Stallbaumer (Basehor-Linwood)

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Shrine Bowl Preview w/ West HC Troy Black

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Chet Kuplen

Troy Black (Wichita Collegiate) talks with Chet Kuplen and Mike Snow about the upcoming 2022 Kansas Shrine Bowl Game in Pittsburg on Saturday July 23rd.

Troy Black of Wichita Collegiate – West Shrine Bowl Preview
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Sports in Kansas: Offensive Lineman to Watch for 2022

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Chet Kuplen
Camden Beebe returns after back to back all-state seasons. photo: @lexilynnnnnn

By CONOR NICHOLL & CHET KUPLEN

Sports In Kansas continues with its look at top players from each position. Next up: Offensive Linemen. All Read Story

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Sports in Kansas: Quarterbacks to Watch for 2022

Posted on July 10, 2022 by Chet Kuplen

By CONOR NICHOLL and CHET KUPLEN  – Sports in Kansas

Avery Johnson of Maize. Photo: Sports in Kansas

Sports In Kansas starts its 2022 positional breakdown with top Quarterbacks. This is a very strong class Read Story

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2022 Sports in Kansas All-State Baseball

Posted on June 21, 2022 by Chet Kuplen
Charlie Christensen of BV Southwest. photo: Bethany Bowman

Sports in Kansas has released its annual list of all-state baseball player honors along with coach of the year honors. Every KSHSAA team in Kansas is eligible Read Story

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2022 Sports in Kansas All-State Softball

Posted on June 18, 2022 by Chet Kuplen
Heather Arnett earned 3A SIK POY, Top 9 all-classes and is a three-time all-state pick (missing 2020 Covid).

Sports in Kansas has released its annual list of all-state softball player honors along with coach of Read Story

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Sports in Kansas Softball Coach of the Year Finalists Announced for 2022 season

Posted on June 16, 2022 by Chet Kuplen

Sports in Kansas has released its annual list of softball coach of the year finalists in Kansas. The lists are determined by a statewide media panel in Kansas. Winners will be announced next week.

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