The Kansas Football Coaches Association released its all-state teams Monday, with several area student-athletes earning statewide recognition.
Sterling High School running back Zane Farney, who helped lead the Black Bears to the Class 1A state championship, was selected to both the KFBCA All-State All-Class Team and the Class 1A All-State Team.
The KFBCA’s all-state lists, released online Monday, include seniors only and feature athletes from the association’s 11-man member programs.
Sterling head coach Brent Schneider was named the 1A Coach of the Year, while assistant Jaret Wohler earned 1A Assistant Coach of the Year honors.
Farney was joined on the 1A All-State Seniors Team by three Sterling teammates: offensive lineman Kevin Ploutz and defensive back Wyatt Newberry.
Trinity Catholic placed four players on the Class 1A list: wide receiver Kaid McElgunn, tight end Bentyn Chastain, defensive lineman Isaac Hammersmith and defensive back Drew Dechant.
Two Inman standouts, linebacker Dylan Larson and defensive lineman Cooper Wiens, were also selected to the 1A team.
In Class 4A, Buhler High School had two honorees: running back Ben Clouse and defensive back Jacob Miller.
Hutchinson High School linebacker Jackson Anderson represented the Salthawks on the Class 5A All-State Seniors Team.
Halstead kicker/punter Carlos Martinez earned a spot on the Class 2A All-State Team.
Hesston rounded out the area honorees with two selections: defensive lineman Ethan Coutre and punter/kicker Ethan Schrag.
