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It was a great football season yet again across the state of Kansas and for Kanzaland area teams. Two state titles and perfect season's were captured by Kanzaland area teams in their respective classes, in Class 4A the Holton Wildcats and 8-Man Division II, the B&B Falcons. While, Centralia finished as the state runner up in Class 2-1A after winning the state title the previous year.
With the season in the books the All-Class teams have been announced and Kanzaland are athletes highlight their respective classes with honors for their outstanding performances this season.
In Class 4A, the Holton Wildcats who finished the season 14-0 and state champions grabbed three spots on the first team All-Class honors and some honorable mention honors, too. On offense two Wildcats earned first teams honors in senior offensive lineman, Brandon Schumann and junior runningback, Drake Ewing. Ewing ran for 1,317 yards leading the Wildcats in rushing, while also registering 17 rushing scores. Schumann was part of an offensive line that opened gaping holes all season for the Wildcats rushing attack that averaged 390 rush yards per game and surpassed 400 yards rushing multiple times in a game. Senior linebacker, Trent Tanking joined this teammates with first team honors, but on the other side of the ball. Tanking totaled 155 tackles on the season good for 11.1 tackles per game and lead the team in tackles by 63 tackles. Trent also registered three sacks, three interceptions and three fumbles recoveries on the season.
Tanking also earn a prestigious honor of being named to Topeka Capital Journal's Top 11 in the state for this stellar season. His teammate Schumann also earned extra honors being named to the third 11 by the Topeka Capital Journal as part of their top 33 players across the state.
Atchison, Perry Lecompton, Jeff West, Santa Fe Trail and Holton all had players earned honorable mention All-Class honors in Class 4A. (all listed below)
In Class 3A, only one player earned first team All-Class honors that being on the defensive side of the ball as Hiawatha Redhawk, defensive end, Peyton Newell wreaked havoc in teams backfields all season helping Hiawatha to a district title and a playoff berth and first playoff win since 2001. Newell registered double figure sacks this season, including a game early in the year versus Royal Valley were he register four and half sacks and six forced fumbles.
Newell honors didn't stop there as he was also honored with being to the Topeka Capital Journal's second 11, being seen as one of the top 22 players in the state.
Hiawatha, Sabetha, Maur Hill-Mount Academy, Nemaha Valley, Horton, ACCHS, Riverside and Pleasant Ridge all registered honorable mention honors for players in Class 3A. (see below).
Class 2A, registered the most Kanzaland area players with first team honors for All-Class. Four area players on offense and defense garnered first team honors. On offense it was seniors, Derek Gibson from Doniphan West and Mychal Kolterman from Onaga garnering first team honors. Kolterman helped the Buffalos win their first Twin Valley League game in seven years, win their district and make the playoffs. For Doniphan West they struggled with wins but Gibson was staple on the offense all season. Senior, quarterback for McLouth, Marc Walbridge helped the Bulldogs enjoy a 9-2 season with their first playoff berth since 2005, as they won Delaware Valley League South title. Walbridge accounted for over 2,000 yards and around 30 touchdowns.Centralia Panther, junior quarterback JT Rosine made first team honors at an at-large spot with his great play this season. Rosine was part of that potent rushing attack out of the single wing attack for the Panthers, as he accounted for around 1,900 yards rushing himself.
On the defensive side of the ball, Centralia highlighted things on the first team with two players in lineman, Joey Ferron and linebacker, Sam Steinlage. Steinlage led the team in tackles this season with over 250 tackles on the year, while also making big plays on defense as he had a fumble recovery touchdown and pick six on the year. Ferron was one of the top tacklers along the defensive line for Centralia while registering a sack and three fumble recoveries. Jackson Heights Cobra, linebacker, Brant Morris earned first team honors and helped the Cobras turn things around from a 1-8 season year ago to 6-4 record this season making the playoffs. The other spot on the first team defense that was earned by a Kanzaland area player went to lineman, Calvin Portenier who was an all league player for the Washington County Tigers yet again this season and was one of the top tacklers for the Tigers.
Jefferson County North, Centralia, McLouth, Jackson Heights, Valley Falls, Troy, Doniphan West, Onaga, Washington County all had players earn honorable mention honors in Class 2-1A. (see below)
Three players from the Kanzaland area earned first team honors in 8-Man football All-Class honors. All three honors were on the defensive side of the ball with two B&B Falcons and one Hanover Wildcat. For B&B they have been a top program in 8-Man for years now, making their fifth straight state title game this year and winning their third state title in those five years. Big part of the teams success was the defense this season with guys like seniors, Curtis Stallbaumer and Dustin Deters. Stallbaumer was an anchor upfront for the Falcons causing havoc in the backfield and along the line all season. For Deters, he lead the team in tackles at linebacker and seemingly was in just about every play on defense this season. For the Hanover Wildcats, speedy corner, Mark Zarybnicky registered first team honors helping the Wildcats to playoff spot as they made it to the semifinals in the playoffs.
B&B, Hanover, Axtell, Clifton-Clyde and Blue Valley-Randolph all had players earn honorable mention honors in 8-Man football. (see below)
Kanzaland All-Class honorees listed below (For full list of All-Class teams -- click here)
CLASS 4A
Offense
Brandon Schumann, Holton Line 5-10 265 Sr.
Drake Ewing, Holton Back 6-0 200 Jr.
Defense
Trent Tanking, Holton Linebacker 6-2 220 Sr.
Honorable mention
Ends —Riley Davis, sr., Perry-Lecompton
Linemen —Jacob Ewing, sr., Holton; Jordan Korb, sr., Jefferson West; Jake Riederer, jr., Holton; Craig Thurber, sr., Royal Valley; Cooper Zeller, jr., Holton.
Backs —Tanner Huntington, jr., Atchison; Cameron Karn, sr., Holton; Jaxon Wright, sr., Holton.
Linebackers —Patrick Boos, sr., Atchison; Tyler Burdiek, sr., Holton; Drake Byrd, sr., Jefferson West; Darric Cashier, so., Santa Fe Trail
Specialists — Brenden Hampton, jr., Holton
CLASS 3A
Defense
Peyton Newell, Hiawatha Line 6-2 270 Jr.
Levi Huneke, Sabetha Linebacker 6-0 190 Sr.
Honorable mention
Ends — Taylor Bauman, sr., Sabetha; Connor Bigham, jr., Hiawatha; Brian Scott, jr., Maur Hill
Linemen —Aaron Brown, sr., Pleasant Ridge;; Ben Chalfant, sr., Atchison County; Derrick Duncan, sr., Sabetha; Zach Halter, jr., Riverside
Backs —Brad Chilcoat, sr., Hiawatha; Denzel Chilcoat, sr., Hiawatha; Brock Hanf, sr., Maur Hill; Andrae McGaughy, so., Riverside
Linebackers —McKenzie McAfee, sr., Sabetha; Michael Rottinghaus, sr., Nemaha Valley; Taylor Schuetz, sr., Atchison County
Specialists — Dakota Bayles, jr., Horton; Jake Hansen, sr., Atchison County
CLASS 2-1A
Offense
Derek Gibson, Doniphan West Line 6-4 285 Sr.
Mychal Kolterman, Onaga Line 6-4 285 Sr.
Marc Walbridge, McLouth QB 5-11 175 Sr.
JT Rosine, Centralia At-large 6-0 195 Jr.
Defense
Joey Ferron, Centralia Line 6-4 275 So.
Calvin Porteneir, Washington County Line 5-10 230 Sr.
Brant Morris, Jackson Heights Linebacker 5-9 185 Sr.
Sam Steinlage, Centralia Linebacker 6-0 195 Jr.
Honorable mention
Ends — Brett Burdiek, jr., Centralia; Nick McAferty, jr., McLouth; Caleb Niehues, sr., Jackson Heights; Luke Pyle, jr., Jefferson North
Linemen — Brock Alverson, sr., Centralia; Charlie Courtney, sr., McLouth; Sam Gerety, sr., Jefferson North; Hunter Haufler, jr., Centralia; Matt Horton, sr., McLouth; Dylan Parker, sr., Valley Heights; Preston Richter, jr., Jackson Heights; Chris Tharman, sr., Troy
Backs —Michael Bliss, so., Onaga; Dakota Cop, sr., McLouth; Riley Kearney, jr., Valley Falls; Cory Noll, sr., Jefferson North; Tanner Trimble, sr., Valley Heights
Linebackers — Jacob Drinkard, sr., Valley Falls; Thomas Eisenbarth, sr., Onaga; Bryan Otott, sr., Washington County; Jordan Sellers, sr., Doniphan West; Jay Whetstine, so., Troy.
EIGHT-MAN
Defense
Curtis Stallbaumer, Baileyville B&B Line 6-4 240 Sr.
Dustin Deters, Baileyville B&B Linebacker 5-11 170 Sr.
Mark Zarybnicky, Hanover Back 5-7 155 Sr.
Honorable mention
Ends — Cameron Haug, jr., Baileyville B&B
Linemen — Logan Bruna, sr., Hanover; Brandon Jueneman, jr., Hanover; Bobby O’Neill, sr., BV-Randolph; Blake Rienecke, sr., Baileyville B&B; Aaron Schmelzle, sr., Axtell
Backs — Alex Deaver, sr., Clifton-Clyde; Caleb Gelino, jr., Clifton-Clyde; Cody Nieman, sr., Hanover; Dustin Rottinghaus, jr., Baileyville B&B
Linebackers — Brandon Jueneman, jr., Hanover
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