Comments on these players are directly from their coaches.

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Case Reckamp – Brunswick/Keytesville/Northwestern

Case has been an absolute workhorse for us this season and a major force on both sides of the ball. At defensive end, he’s constantly commanding double teams or forcing offenses to run away from his side. His combination of power and speed has led to 11 tackles for loss, six sacks, and countless hurried quarterbacks. Our defense has held several teams below their rushing averages, one even under 100 yards, and Case’s dominance up front is a big reason why. Offensively, he’s been a key contributor both as a fullback and on the line, opening holes for others and punishing defenders when he carries the ball himself. Averaging four yards a carry and nearly impossible to bring down, Case is the player we count on when we need a crucial first down.

Griffin Cramer – Brunswick/Keytesville/Northwestern

Griffin has been a dominant presence for us all year and brings incredible energy to both sides of the ball. Defensively, he’s been a constant disruptor in the backfield, racking up nine tackles for loss, seven sacks, and several quarterback hurries. His mix of size, strength, and surprising quickness makes him a real challenge for any offense trying to establish a run game. Our defense has been tough against the run all season, and Griffin’s impact in the trenches is a big reason why. On offense, he’s a key part of our line—powerful, explosive, and capable of moving defenders out of the way to open big running lanes. He’s also carried the ball when called upon, averaging over five yards a carry and finding the end zone while adding a few conversion runs. Simply put, Griffin is the kind of player who changes the tone of a game the moment he steps on the field.

Jathan Spain – Cape Central

Jathan is a great blocker at tight end who also runs great routes, and he has committed to Southeast Missouri State University. He also starts at defensive end on defense.

Connor Poole – Cape Central

A two-year starter on our offensive line, moved to center this season. He’s our leader upfront, and he leads our team with 30+ pancake blocks this season through five games. 

Grant Rodriguez – Cole Camp R-1

At quarterback, Grant has completed 31 of 54 passes for 379 yards and five touchdowns. He has also rushed 129 times for 644 yards and 10 touchdowns, while also adding nine two-point conversions. On defense, he has registered 40 tackles, four tackles for loss, one sack, and one interception.

Lane Hass – Concordia R2

Lane has played in a total of five games this season, with one of those being only a limited snap game due to injury. Even with missing that time, he has put up great numbers and is an electric playmaker to watch. He has 525 total yards on offense with nine touchdowns. On defense, he has 26 solo tackles, 12 assists, six tackles for loss, one quarterback hurry, two interceptions, seven pass breakups, two fumble recoveries, one fumble returned for a touchdown, and one interception for a touchdown. Hass also excels on special teams with two punt returns for 96 yards and two touchdowns and five kickoff returns for 97 yards.

Dane Wilckens – Concordia R2

Dane has three carries for 26 yards and a rushing touchdown and five receptions for 88 yards and three touchdowns. On the defensive side, he has 31 solo tackles, 14 assists, 12 sacks, 16 quarterback hurries, one pass breakup, two forced fumbles, and one safety. 

Gage McPherson – Crystal City

He is a junior who is on the offensive and defensive line who doesn’t get much recognition but recently has shown his true talent on and off the field. He currently has a personal record in the weight room of a 500-pound lift and shows such dedication and a tremendous amount of young talent, and enthusiasm. He is always there for younger players and is willing to help or support wherever he is needed. Without his strength, the team would be at a disadvantage.

Ricardo Pastrana – Crystal City

Pastrana has literally put our team on his back by both running the football on offense as well as anchoring our defense at the strong safety position. Ricardo leads our team in rushing yards, rushing touchdowns, tackles, and interceptions. If there’s anybody worthy of recognition, it is definitely this young man.

Kyle Funk – DeKalb

Offensively, Kyle is a true all-purpose back. He moves all over the field, playing quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and tight end. He leads the team in rushing and receiving, as well as second on the team in passing.

Blake Norton – DeKalb

Blake has top-end track speed. He excels in the open field with the ball in his hands. At the halfway point in the season, Blake has two rushing touchdowns, one receiving touchdown, and two kickoff return touchdowns.

Rylun Mays – El Dorado Springs

As a sophomore quarterback, Mays has completed 60% of his passes for 450 yards and seven touchdowns. He also has carried the ball 50 times for 450 yards and seven touchdowns through five games.

Grant Lott – Fort Zumwalt South

Grant Lott has been an absolute dawg in the first half of our season. As a defensive end, Grant has recorded 18 tackles, nine tackles for loss, 15 assists, and seven sacks. He plays with a very high motor, relentless on both sides of the ball.

Roy Campos Anzaldua – Fort Zumwalt South

Roy is a two year starter who is a leader on the defensive side of the ball. Through five weeks, he has recorded 25 tackles, two tackles for loss, 17 assists, one sack, and one interception.

Sjoeren Aumua – Grain Valley

Sjoeren is a junior returning All-KC Suburban White Conference running back. He currently leads the team in offensive production and is one of the top ball carriers in the KC Metro area, who has 63 rushes for 704 yards (11.2 yards per carry, 140.8 yards per game) and seven rushing touchdowns. He also has five receptions for 77 yards and one touchdown.  He has terrific burst and balance and continues to improve his abilities daily.

Maui Sua – Grain Valley

Maui is a junior defensive lineman who has been a dominant force for our defense. In just four games, he has 25 tackles (23 solo, 11 for loss), two sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries (one for a six-yard touchdown).  He has great size and explosiveness, which make him effective at the point of attack, but also has a terrific motor and has elite ability to pursue the ball carrier downfield.  He is a very positive and vocal leader who brings energy and tireless enthusiasm to the entire team.

Kason Conyers – Hickman

Conyers plays both tight end and running back for the Kewpies. His mid-season stats are 16 rushes for 115 yards, ,four touchdowns andhe  is averaging 7.19 yards per carry.  He has also added seven receptions for 157 yards and two touchdowns.

Jack Bussman – Hickman

Through 5 games, Jack has been our defensive leader in production at middle linebacker. He has collected 13 solo tackles, 27 assisted tackles, 5.5 sacks, seven tackles for loss, 10 quarterback hurries, eight big hits, and one forced fumble.

Drew Parsons – Jackson

Parsons is a senior quarterback who is 16-4 as a starter. So far this season, he has completed 72 of 96 passes for 1,267 yards, eight touchdowns, and two interceptions. He has also carried the ball 36 times for 157 yards and four touchdowns. He has committed to Southeast Missouri State for baseball.

Jory Thoma – Jackson

The junior plays wide receiver on offense and defensive back on defense. Through five games, Jory has 25 receptions for 455 yards and two touchdowns. In the defensive secondary, he has 10 tackles, three interceptions, and one forced fumble.

Brady Micek – Lafayette

Micek is a senior team captain at quarterback for the Lancers. He leads the team on and off the field and always shows extreme poise in the pocket. So far this season, he has completed 63% of his passes for 1,076 yards with 12 touchdowns and one interception. He also has added 40 rushes for 200 yards and three touchdowns.

Tim Washington – Lafayette

Tim is also a senior team captain and two-way player. He plays both receiver and corner and leads the Lancers in receiving yards (439), receiving touchdowns (5), and interceptions (3). Tim is an explosive athlete who can make any play in space. 

Drew DeMint – Mexico

Drew has accumulated 50 rushing attempts for 432 yards and five scores. 

Charlie Fisher – Mexico

So far this season, Fisher has 45 rushes for 395 yards and five touchdowns. He has also completed 17 of 26 passes for 159 yards and one touchdown.

Trevyn Adams – Midway

Trevyn is a captain on our football team and is an extraordinary leader. His teammates love to follow him and play with greater effort because of him. He is the one player on our team that all of our opponents know they have to focus on and account for, both offensively and defensively. Offensively, he has 748 yards rushing, nine yards per carry with 16 rushing touchdowns. On defense, he has 74 tackles, five tackles for loss, one interception for a touchdown, and four sacks.

Keisean Rhone – Neosho

Rhone has 105 carries for 1,033 yards, and 15 touchdowns.

Brody Wilmes – North Point

Brody is a senior who plays middle linebacker and is a leader on the defense. Through six games, Brody has 94 total tackles, with 50 solo tackles, and two tackles for loss.  Brody moved to middle linebacker this year after playing outside last year, and his physicality and instincts have impacted the defense on nearly every snap.  His size and speed combination make him hard to block, and you will rarely find him away from the tackle.  Brody has been complimented on his sportsmanship towards opponents, and it shows in how he plays.

Maqel Campbell – North Point

Maqel, a senior, plays wide receiver for North Point. He is an impact player on both offense and special teams, and even has played some snaps on defense. Through six games, He has 33 catches for 560 yards and 10 touchdowns. Additionally, he has amassed 97 yards on the ground. On kickoff return, Maqel has returned six kicks for 268 yards with one touchdown. His strength allows him to run through would-be tacklers and extend plays. He is a selfless player who is not afraid to get in the trenches and block for his teammates. His leadership, along with his talent, has made a huge impact on his team and the culture of the program.

Landon Nickerson – Parkway South

Landon is an imposing presence on the defensive line, anchoring the middle of the defense with size, power, and a natural feel for the game. At six-foot-three and 330 pounds, he brings a rare combination of physical mass and explosive strength that allows him to consistently hold his ground against double teams and disrupt interior blocking schemes. He is a three-year starter at the position.

Mikey Smith – Parkway South

Mikey has stepped into the starting role at inside linebacker as a junior and immediately made an impact as the leader of the defense. At six-foot-one and 195 pounds, he plays with toughness and consistency, showing reliability as a tackler and physicality in run support. Through five games this season, Smith has already tallied 46 tackles, one sack, and one fumble recovery, proving his ability to produce at a high level.

Noah Walton – Potosi

Noah has 741 yards on 72 carries, and 12 touchdowns.

Thomas Lambing – Potosi

Thomas has 20 receptions and 226 yards and one touchdown on offense. While on defense, he has 45 tackles, four pass breakups, and two caused fumbles from his strong safety spot.

Crae Coffey – South Harrison

Crae plays running back and linebacker. So far, he has rushed for 858 yards on 142 attempts and has 12 touchdowns on the season. As linebacker, he has 40 tackles and three tackles for loss.

Ruger Johnson – South Harrison

Ruger plays offensive tackle and defensive tackle for us. He has done a great job for us the last four years. He plays on our strong side and is a big reason why we can run the ball so well. So far this season, he has 20 tackles and four tackles for loss.

Hayden Endsley – Southern Boone

Hayden is a great defensive player for us. He makes it tough on opposing offenses as they have to know where he is every play. He has a quick first step off the ball and can cause a ton of disruption in opposing backfields.

Jack Nemens – St Charles

He is a soccer player turned football player. Jack had never kicked a football before July, when I approached him about kicking for us. His first day out, he was making 50-yard field goals. He has hit from 40 in a game, and he can make field goals with his right and his left foot.

D’Monta Bagby – St Charles

D’Monta has taken on the role of our quarterback this season and has done a tremendous job of learning the position. He studies, practices, and puts in hours of extra time to be the guy who can lead our team. D’Monta is also one of our top defensive players and literally never comes off the field.

Mason Williams – Webb City

Williams has carried the ball 84 times for 855 yards, and 10 touchdowns.

Jonny Hampton – Wellington Napoleon

Jonny is a very efficient quarterback who is a true leader. He manages the game efficiently and is a very accurate passer. He reads defenses really well and has great timing. When he needs to, he can make plays with his legs as well. He is two-time All Conference, All District, and Academic All State performer.  He has put his name in the school record books several times and is having an outstanding senior season so far.

Dezmond Holder – Wellington Napoleon

Dezmond is a very athletic running back and hybrid player on defense. He has a great leg drive and is a north-south runner that can make great speed cuts in the open field. He has really good endurance and can catch the ball out of the backfield as well. He runs with great vision and is having an outstanding senior year so far.

Malachi Buffet – William Chrisman

Buffet has the size, athleticism, and skill to dominate as a receiver. Through five games in his sophomore campaign, he has totaled 496 receiving yards on 28 catches with five touchdowns, including a three-touchdown breakout performance in his most recent game against Truman. Malachi combines a strong frame and reliable hands with a high football IQ, allowing him to read defenses, find openings, and make plays in crucial moments. Already a proven playmaker, he’s establishing himself as one of the top young receivers to watch in the coming seasons.

Rowan Cox – Windsor

Cox was an All-State athlete last year as a sophomore. This year, through five games, he has rushed for 819 yards with 11 rushing touchdowns. His average yards per carry is 11.1. He has also caught seven balls for 128 yards with one receiving touchdown, with an average yards per catch is 18.3.

Quinn Schnarre – Wright City

Quinn has 53 total tackles, eight tackles for loss, and one forced fumble. His team is 4-1 overall and 3-0 in cofernce this season and Schnarre is a big reason why.