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10/01/2026

WEEK 5 FOOTBALL PREVIEW
PLEASANTON AT CAIR PARAVEL
Friday, October 2 | 7:00 p.m. | Lawrence, Kansas

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Pleasanton hits the road Friday night for a big Week 5 matchup as the Blu-Jays travel to Lawrence to face Cair Paravel.

The teams arrive from different paths through the first month of the season. Pleasanton enters 2-2 after opening with a 38-30 overtime win over St. Paul, falling to Erie 82-36 and Marmaton Valley 58-6, then bouncing back last Friday with a 38-36 win over Northern Heights.

Cair Paravel comes in at 3-1. The Lions opened with a 46-0 shutout of Erie, followed it with a 60-14 win over Stanton County, suffered their only loss 54-8 against Troy, then responded last week with a 54-6 victory over Rural Vista.

PLEASANTON LOOKING TO BUILD OFF WEEK 4

The biggest development for Pleasanton entering Friday may be the emergence of junior Ryker Carpenter.

Carpenter had a huge night against Northern Heights, rushing for 148 yards and two touchdowns on 17 carries while adding 54 receiving yards and another touchdown. That gave him 202 yards from scrimmage and three touchdowns in the 38-36 victory.

Pleasanton also has sophomore Aaron Cook providing another option in the ground game. Through four games, Cook has rushed for 289 yards and five touchdowns, while Carpenter has added 241 rushing yards. Together they give Pleasanton two runners Cair Paravel will have to account for on nearly every snap.

Antonio Bustillos remains another important piece of the Blu-Jays' offense and defense. He leads Pleasanton at 42.5 receiving yards per game and has recorded 33 tackles defensively. Pryce Eastwood has added 32 tackles, giving Pleasanton several players contributing on both sides of the football.

CAIR PARAVEL BRINGS A DEEP RUNNING ATTACK

Cair Paravel has shown the ability to attack defenses with several different runners.

Senior Cole Haubold leads the Lions at 92 rushing yards per game, while Mason Schuster has rushed for 331 yards, Chase Hastert has 234, Jonas Everhart has 177 and Matteo Gossard has 116. That depth makes Cair Paravel difficult to defend because Pleasanton cannot simply focus on one ball carrier.

The Lions were efficient again last week against Rural Vista.
Hastert completed 2 of 3 passes for 66 yards and two touchdowns. Haubold carried five times for 55 yards and two scores, while Gossard caught a 53-yard touchdown and finished the game with 97 total yards and two touchdowns.

Cair Paravel has also been dangerous on special teams. Gossard has 205 total return yards this season, while Pleasanton's Carpenter has 145, giving both teams players capable of flipping field position in a hurry.

THE COMMON OPPONENT — ERIE

There is one common opponent through the first four weeks: Erie.

Cair Paravel traveled to Erie in Week 1 and came away with a 46-0 victory.

One week later, Erie traveled to Pleasanton and defeated the Blu-Jays 82-36.

That comparison certainly stands out, but four weeks into the season Pleasanton is not exactly the same team it was in Week 2. The Blu-Jays responded to consecutive losses by putting 38 points on the board last week and finding a way to finish a close game against Northern Heights.

Cair Paravel, meanwhile, has been dominant in its three victories but also showed it can be slowed. Against Troy, the Lions were held to 140 rushing yards and 45 passing yards in a 54-8 loss. In their other three games, Cair Paravel has scored 46, 60 and 54 points.

KEY TO THE GAME — PLEASANTON

TACKLE THE RUN AND ELIMINATE EXPLOSIVE PLAYS.

Cair Paravel has too many different players capable of carrying the football for Pleasanton to survive missed tackles. The Blu-Jays need to win first contact, stay disciplined with assignments and force Cair Paravel to consistently earn yards instead of allowing Haubold, Schuster, Hastert, Everhart or Gossard to break free.

If Pleasanton can slow the Lions' ground game and create some longer-yardage situations, it gives the Blu-Jays a much better opportunity to get the ball back into the hands of Carpenter, Cook and the offense.

KEY TO THE GAME — CAIR PARAVEL

DON'T LET RYKER CARPENTER TAKE OVER THE GAME.

Carpenter showed last week exactly how dangerous he can be when he gets into space. He hurt Northern Heights as both a runner and receiver and finished with three touchdowns.

Cair Paravel has to know where Carpenter is lined up on every snap while still respecting Cook between the tackles. If the Lions can prevent Pleasanton's explosive plays and make the Blu-Jays consistently drive the length of the field, they can put much more pressure on the Pleasanton offense.

Friday night's game also carries district importance as Pleasanton heads to Lawrence looking to build on last week's momentum while Cair Paravel tries to continue its strong start to the season.

Pleasanton at Cair Paravel.
Friday, October 2.
7:00 p.m. in Lawrence, Kansas.

Can the Blu-Jays build off last week's win and pick up a big road victory?

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10/01/2026

THANK YOU TO THE BUSINESSES HELPING TRL STUDENTS SHINE

Every student has a story worth telling. Every school has accomplishments worth celebrating. Because of our sponsors, I am able to give more of those stories the attention they deserve.

The Three Rivers League Fan Page exists to highlight our students—their hard work, their achievements, their growth, and the moments that make their families and communities proud.

Our sponsors help make that coverage possible.

I want to personally thank:
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Your support helps me put TRL students in the spotlight. It allows me to share performances, recognize accomplishments, and give our communities a place to celebrate their kids. I appreciate every one of you for investing in that mission.

And there is another part of sponsorship that deserves attention: supporting TRL students is also a smart advertising choice for your business.

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Those numbers show how far student-centered coverage can carry a business’s name. Each time fans follow a matchup, celebrate a standout performance, or share a student’s accomplishment, the sponsors featured on those graphics receive exposure alongside that story.

As a TRL sponsor, you are doing two valuable things at once: helping our students receive recognition and putting your business in front of an engaged audience.

Your business becomes connected with the schools, families, and communities you serve. Fans see your name alongside the students they cheer for and the stories they care about.

To our readers: please remember the businesses helping make this coverage possible. Visit them, consider their services, and let them know you appreciate their support of TRL students. When you support our sponsors, you help keep this recognition going.

If you would like to support our kids while giving your business tremendous exposure, contact me at [email protected].

Thank you to every sponsor for helping me shine a brighter spotlight on our students.

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10/01/2026

WEEK 5 FOOTBALL PREVIEW
FREDONIA AT JAYHAWK LINN
Friday, October 2 | 7:00 p.m. | Mound City

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Friday night brings another big home opportunity for Jayhawk Linn as the Jayhawks welcome Fredonia to Mound City for Week 5.

Jayhawk Linn enters at 2-2 after opening the season with wins over Uniontown, 44-8, and Northeast, 24-14, before running into a difficult two-game stretch against Wellsville and Prairie View. Fredonia comes in at 1-3, but its record doesn't tell the whole story. The Yellowjackets showed exactly how dangerous they can be when everything clicks by putting 56 points on Northeast in Week 3.

For Jayhawk Linn, Friday is an opportunity to get back to what made the Jayhawks successful early in the season: physical football, a strong running game and a defense that can create problems at the line of scrimmage.

JAYHAWK LINN HAS OPTIONS ON THE GROUND

Jayhawk Linn's offense starts with Londonn Burk, who has rushed for 477 yards on 48 carries, averaging nearly 10 yards every time he touches the football, with seven rushing touchdowns.

Burk is the explosive piece. Give him a crease and he can turn it into a huge play.

But Fredonia can't focus only on him.

Layne Goodison showed that last week against Prairie View, rushing for 98 yards on just eight carries. That's more than 12 yards per attempt and another reminder that the Jayhawks have multiple players capable of hurting a defense on the ground.

Then there is senior Trey Poole.

Poole is one of those players whose value goes far beyond a single stat line. Listed as an RB/MLB/P, he contributes everywhere. In the season opener against Uniontown, Poole rushed for 89 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.

He's also making plays defensively, including a fumble recovery, and has been recognized as one of Jayhawk Linn's Players of the Game in multiple weeks.

Burk brings the explosiveness.
Goodison adds another big-play option.

Poole gives Jayhawk Linn a physical runner who can move the chains and then turn around and help anchor the defense.

That's a tough combination to prepare for.

THE BIG GUYS DESERVE SOME CREDIT TOO

The rushing totals get posted next to the backs' names, but Jayhawk Linn doesn't run for more than 300 yards in multiple games without people moving bodies up front.

Junior Josiah Haen, who works at guard and defensive end, has been one of those players doing the dirty work in the trenches.

He has also contributed defensively with a sack.

On the edge, Josiah Randall has been one of Jayhawk Linn's biggest defensive playmakers, recording five sacks and averaging more than seven tackles per game.

And with Poole working behind that front at middle linebacker, the Jayhawks have several physical players right in the middle of the action.

Those aren't always the names attached to the touchdown graphic, but Friday's game could easily be decided by who wins those battles up front.

If Haen and the offensive line are creating running lanes, Burk, Goodison and Poole become much harder to contain.

If Randall and the defensive front are getting pe*******on, Fredonia's offense could spend the night playing behind the chains.

FREDONIA HAS SHOWN IT CAN EXPLODE

Fredonia opened the year with losses to Cherryvale and Caney Valley before completely flipping the script in Week 3.

The Yellowjackets erupted for a 56-18 victory over Northeast, showing that this is not an offense Jayhawk Linn can afford to take lightly.

Last week was much tougher, as Humboldt held Fredonia to eight points in a 30-8 loss.

So the question Friday becomes simple: which Fredonia offense shows up?

The one Jayhawk Linn saw on film against Northeast can score quickly and create problems.

The Jayhawks need to keep Fredonia from finding that rhythm.

THE COMMON OPPONENT — NORTHEAST

This matchup already gives us one direct comparison.

Both teams have faced Northeast.

Jayhawk Linn defeated Northeast 24-14.

Fredonia defeated Northeast 56-18.

That doesn't mean one result predicts another. Games happen in different weeks, with different matchups and different circumstances.

But it does make Friday even more interesting.

Jayhawk Linn beat Northeast by leaning heavily on its running attack, piling up 370 rushing yards.

Fredonia beat the same opponent by turning the game into a track meet and putting 56 points on the board.

Friday could come down to which team is able to establish its style first.

KEY TO THE GAME — JAYHAWK LINN

CONTROL THE LINE OF SCRIMMAGE AND LET THE RUN GAME SET THE NIGHT'S TEMPO.

Jayhawk Linn doesn't need to become something it isn't.

Give Burk room.

Get Goodison involved.

Let Poole run physically between the tackles.

And make Fredonia prove it can stop the Jayhawks for four quarters.

If Jayhawk Linn can consistently stay ahead of the chains and turn first downs into long possessions, it accomplishes two things at once: it lets the Jayhawks play to their strength, and it keeps Fredonia's offense standing on the sideline.

The longer Jayhawk Linn can control possession, the more pressure shifts to Fredonia.

FRIDAY NIGHT IN MOUND CITY

This is exactly the kind of home game where the crowd can matter.

Jayhawk Linn is trying to snap a two-game skid.

The Jayhawks have a chance to move back above .500.

Jayhawk Linn fans — pack the stands Friday night.

Get there early. Be loud from the opening kickoff. Let these kids hear you when the defense needs a stop and when that offense starts moving the chains.

These players have put in the work all week. Now it's time for Jayhawk Nation to bring the energy to Mound City.

Fredonia at Jayhawk Linn.
Friday, October 2.
7:00 p.m.

If you're coming to the game, drop a ❤️ for the Jayhawks and tag somebody who needs to be in the stands Friday night.

10/01/2026

TRL RUNNERS SHINE AT CENTRAL HEIGHTS — VIKINGS SWEEP VARSITY TEAM TITLES

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The team showdown delivered, the Vikings defended their home course, and runners from across the Three Rivers League earned their recognition Wednesday, September 30, at the Central Heights Invitational in Richmond!

Central Heights captured BOTH varsity team championships, including a girls title decided by just ONE POINT. From the front of the varsity races to the JV finishers, there was plenty for TRL fans to celebrate.

VIKINGS AND JAYHAWKS LEAD THE BOYS TEAM RACE

Central Heights won the varsity boys championship with 41 points, followed by Jayhawk-Linn in second with 60. Marmaton Valley finished seventh with 147.

Josiah Meyer led the Vikings in second overall at 17:12.9, followed by teammate Stetson Miller in third at 17:21.0. Jayhawk-Linn’s Myles Alvarez finished fourth in 17:45.4, and Central Heights’ Knox Cannady took fifth in 17:50.7.

The Vikings placed four runners inside the top eight, with Benjamin Wuertz finishing eighth. Jayhawk-Linn countered with five runners in the top 20, led by Alvarez and ninth-place Martin Shillito.

That is why every position matters in cross country. The runners behind the leaders help turn strong individual performances into team trophies.

VARSITY BOYS — TRL RESULTS
Overall places • 5K

Central Heights
• 2nd — Josiah Meyer, 17:12.9
• 3rd — Stetson Miller, 17:21.0
• 5th — Knox Cannady, 17:50.7
• 8th — Benjamin Wuertz, 17:54.7
• 27th — Cash Miller, 19:21.5
• 29th — Sawyer Lickteig, 19:28.9
• 45th — Mathew Dunbar, 21:08.7

Jayhawk-Linn
• 4th — Myles Alvarez, 17:45.4
• 9th — Martin Shillito, 17:56.0
• 13th — Kollyn Malinowski, 18:28.8
• 19th — Landon Higgins, 19:07.7
• 20th — Louis Shillito, 19:08.1
• 22nd — Sawyer Champlin, 19:12.6
• 26th — Jayden Mayhugh, 19:21.0

Marmaton Valley
• 14th — Brayden Endicott, 18:36.3
• 28th — Kris McVey, 19:27.2
• 32nd — Jaren Curl, 19:55.6
• 46th — Thomas Allee, 21:13.4
• 51st — Brendon Newman, 21:40.8
Crest

• 16th — Dagon Denny, 18:46.6
• 50th — Lukas Taylor, 21:32.4
• 59th — Kasen Brand, 25:35.8

CENTRAL HEIGHTS GIRLS WIN A ONE-POINT BATTLE

The Vikings claimed the varsity girls championship with 27 points, edging Frontenac’s 28!
Makenzie Moon led Central Heights with a runner-up finish in 21:00.6. Ebony Hughes placed seventh, Lily Burkdoll finished 12th, and Kamden Moon and Katelyn Burkdoll crossed in 20th and 21st to complete the Vikings’ scoring five.

Crest’s Allen twins both earned top-six finishes, with Lynnex taking third in 21:11.3 and Jorden finishing sixth in 21:24.4.

Jayhawk-Linn’s Lily Meyer added an eighth-place finish in 21:41.4, giving the TRL five of the top eight runners.

Uniontown’s Lillyan Robinson placed 11th in 22:32.2, while Allie Thomas finished 16th for Jayhawk-Linn.

VARSITY GIRLS — TRL RESULTS
Overall places • 5K

Central Heights
• 2nd — Makenzie Moon, 21:00.6
• 7th — Ebony Hughes, 21:40.3
• 12th — Lily Burkdoll, 22:38.2
• 20th — Kamden Moon, 23:41.1
• 21st — Katelyn Burkdoll, 23:47.6
• 31st — Elizabeth Meyer, 25:52.0
• 34th — Faith C***s, 26:42.3

Crest
• 3rd — Lynnex Allen, 21:11.3
• 6th — Jorden Allen, 21:24.4

Jayhawk-Linn
• 8th — Lily Meyer, 21:41.4
• 16th — Allie Thomas, 23:15.8
• 30th — Haelie Wallace, 25:42.1
• 33rd — Adryn Randall, 26:36.1

Uniontown
• 11th — Lillyan Robinson, 22:32.2
• 23rd — Riley Jackson, 23:57.6

Marmaton Valley
• 28th — Emma Louk, 25:10.5

JAYHAWK-LINN GOES 1–2 IN JV BOYS

Zavier Chapman won the boys JV race in 19:43.9, with teammate Kanyon Vaugn finishing second in 20:14.2. Uniontown’s Scout Eden took third in 20:30.3, and Central Heights’ Ramsey Moore placed fourth in 20:56.6 — a TRL sweep of the first four places!

Uniontown’s Alyson Johnson led the league’s JV girls with a second-place finish in 25:08.4.

JV BOYS — TRL RESULTS
Overall places • 5K

Jayhawk-Linn
• 1st — Zavier Chapman, 19:43.9
• 2nd — Kanyon Vaugn, 20:14.2
• 34th — William Oberdorf, 30:04.2

Uniontown
• 3rd — Scout Eden, 20:30.3
• 14th — Aedan Miller, 23:19.0
• 21st — Theron Atkins, 24:18.4

Central Heights
• 4th — Ramsey Moore, 20:56.6
• 13th — Cristian Duran, 23:07.3

Marmaton Valley
• 9th — Case Drake, 22:05.2
• 10th — Daniel Allee, 22:38.2
• 20th — Colin Ard, 24:12.7
• 35th — Logan Sneed, 31:50.1

Pleasanton
• 12th — Benson Meik, 23:02.7

JV GIRLS — TRL RESULTS
Overall places • 5K

Uniontown
• 2nd — Alyson Johnson, 25:08.4
• 4th — Catherine Cox, 27:25.7
• 8th — Katie Martin, 29:26.8

Marmaton Valley
• 5th — Tayleigh Forman, 27:43.3

Central Heights
• 6th — Rilya Lickteig, 28:00.0
• 7th — Mackenzie Macy, 28:03.9

Jayhawk-Linn
• 16th — Charlotte Oberdorf, 32:57.5

Every runner listed here deserves recognition. Behind each finish is the decision to keep going when the legs get tired and the next hill feels bigger than the last.

TRL fans, let’s match their effort with our support. Leave a runner’s name and a word of encouragement in the comments, share this post, and make plans to cheer along the course at an upcoming meet.

Cheer for the leaders, stay for the final finisher, and remind these athletes that their communities are proud of them.

To our runners: keep showing up, keep believing in your progress, and keep taking that next step. Your finish today can be the starting point for something even better.

09/29/2026

CENTRAL HEIGHTS INVITATIONAL MOVES TO WEDNESDAY — VIKINGS AND JAYHAWK-LINN BOYS SET FOR A TEAM SHOWDOWN

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The Central Heights cross country meet is now scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, at 4:00 p.m. in Richmond. The move from Thursday comes with severe storms expected that day, giving runners and fans a new date for one of this week’s most interesting TRL team races.

On the boys side, keep an eye on the host Vikings and Jayhawk-Linn.

Central Heights has a powerful pair at the front in Stetson Miller and Josiah Meyer, whose listed 5K seed times are 16:24.56 and 16:29.13. Jayhawk-Linn’s Myles Alvarez comes in with a 16:19.68 seed, setting up a compelling race among three of the league’s quickest runners. But this showdown will be decided by more than the first runner across the line. The Vikings have Benjamin Wuertz listed at 17:28.90, followed by Cash Miller at 18:11.45 and Knox Cannady at 18:35.66. Jayhawk-Linn answers with a close group behind Alvarez: Louis Shillito at 17:16.44, Kollyn Malinowski at 17:25.40 and Martin Shillito at 17:39.48. Jayden Mayhugh is listed at 18:41.20. That is what makes the team competition so intriguing.

Central Heights could put Miller and Meyer near the front on its home course. Jayhawk-Linn has a chance to answer with a tight pack of scorers. Watch the runners coming through behind the leaders—their finishing places could decide which team comes out ahead. Marmaton Valley’s Brayden Endicott, listed at 17:31.25, is another TRL contender who could make a difference in that lead group.

The Vikings and Jayhawks will also face a larger field that includes Chanute, Frontenac, Fort Scott and several other schools. Seed times show what these runners have done so far; Wednesday’s race will settle the places.

The TRL boys entered in the 5K are:

Central Heights — Ramsey Moore, Stetson Miller, Josiah Meyer, Benjamin Wuertz, Cash Miller, Knox Cannady, Sawyer Lickteig, Mathew Dunbar, Gabriel Carmack-Roberts and Cristian Duran.

Jayhawk-Linn — Noah Slinkard, William Oberdorf, Kanyon Vaughn, Myles Alvarez, Louis Shillito, Kollyn Malinowski, Martin Shillito, Jayden Mayhugh, Landon Higgins, Sawyer Champlin and Zavier Chapman.

Marmaton Valley — Brayden Endicott, Kris McVey, Jaren Curl, Thomas Allee, Brendon Newman, Colin Ard, Dainel Allee, Case Drake and Logan Sneed.

Crest — Dagon Denny, Lukas Taylor and Kasen Brand.

Uniontown — Scout Eden, Aedan Miller and Theron Atkins.

Pleasanton — Benson Meik.

There is plenty to follow in the girls 5K, too. Central Heights brings depth with Ebony Hughes, Lily Burkdoll, Makenzie Moon and Katelyn Burkdoll all carrying listed seed times under 22 minutes. Jayhawk-Linn’s Lily Meyer and Uniontown’s Lillyan Robinson are also among the TRL runners to watch near the front, along with Crest’s Lynnex and Jorden Allen.

The TRL girls entered in the 5K are:

Central Heights — Ebony Hughes, Lily Burkdoll, Makenzie Moon, Katelyn Burkdoll, Faith C***s, Kamden Moon, Elizabeth Meyer, Mackenzie Macy and Rilya Lickteig.

Jayhawk-Linn — Charlotte Oberdorf, Lily Meyer, Allie Thomas, Haelie Wallace and Adryn Randall.

Uniontown — Lillyan Robinson, Riley Jackson, Katie Martin, Alyson Johnson and Catherine Cox.

Crest — Lynnex Allen and Jorden Allen.

Marmaton Valley — Emma Louk and Tayleigh Forman.

The entries give us a terrific matchup to look forward to, especially in the boys team race.

Will the Vikings’ front runners lead Central Heights to a win at home, or will the Jayhawks’ pack turn the tide?

If you’re at the meet Wednesday, share your photos, updates and results in the comments.

09/29/2026

09/18/2026

🏈 FOOTBALL PREVIEW: PLEASANTON AT MARMATON VALLEY

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Friday, September 18 | 7:00 PM | Moran, Kansas

Pleasanton and Marmaton Valley meet Friday night in Moran with both teams entering Week 3 at 1-1.

The Pleasanton Blu-Jays opened the season with a 38-36 win over St. Paul before falling 82-36 to Erie last week.

Marmaton Valley dropped its opener 56-32 to Oswego, then answered with a 58-50 victory over Yates Center.

Both teams have shown the ability to put points on the board, but they have done it in different ways. Pleasanton has leaned heavily on a deep rushing attack, while Marmaton Valley has been one of the more balanced and explosive offenses in the area.

PLEASANTON

Pleasanton’s offense has been built around its running game, with several players contributing.

Sophomore Aaron Cook has led the way with 225 rushing yards and five touchdowns on 24 carries. He has gone over 100 yards in each of Pleasanton’s first two games and has quickly become one of the Blu-Jays’ most consistent offensive weapons.

Pleasanton also has several other capable ball carriers.
Brayden Hutchison has rushed for 93 yards and two touchdowns, Ryker Carpenter has 82 yards and two scores, and Brayden Johnson has contributed as a runner and passer.

The biggest challenge for Pleasanton this week may come on the other side of the football.

Erie rushed for 477 yards in last week’s win, and the Blu-Jays will have to be much better at getting runners to the ground against another offense loaded with playmakers. Missed tackles and poor pursuit angles turned into too many big plays last week.

Pleasanton is also dealing with injuries, including the loss of Owen Miller, a key two-way lineman. His absence creates another challenge for a team preparing to face a physical and experienced Marmaton Valley front.

Blu-Jays to Watch
Aaron Cook — FB/LB
Pleasanton’s leading rusher with 225 yards and five touchdowns through two games.

Brayden Hutchison — QB/CB
A dual-threat option who contributes both as a runner and passer.

Ryker Carpenter — RB/CB
Has already scored twice and gives Pleasanton another dependable option in the backfield.

Brayden Johnson — QB/WR/CB
One of the Blu-Jays’ most versatile players and capable of contributing in several roles offensively.

Antonio Bustillos — WR/RB/LB
A key defensive presence who will be important against Marmaton Valley’s running and passing threats.

Pryce Eastwood — TE/QB/LB
Another important two-way player who gives Pleasanton size and versatility in the middle of the field.

MARMATON VALLEY

Marmaton Valley enters Friday averaging 380.5 yards of offense per game and is coming off a 58-point performance against Yates Center.

The Wildcats are led by junior quarterback Kaden McVey, who has completed 31 of 43 passes for 451 yards and six touchdowns through two games. Against Yates Center, McVey threw for 270 yards and four touchdowns while adding 98 rushing yards and five more scores.

But Marmaton Valley is far from a one-player offense.

Senior Cooper Scharff has been productive both running and receiving, averaging 79 rushing yards and 84 receiving yards per game. Lane Lord emerged as another major weapon last week with nine catches for 120 yards and a touchdown.

Up front and defensively, Marmaton Valley has several players capable of disrupting Pleasanton’s ground-heavy attack.

Wildcats to Watch
Kaden McVey — QB/OLB
A dangerous dual-threat quarterback who can take over a game with either his arm or his legs.

Cooper Scharff — HB/DB/ILB
One of Marmaton Valley’s most versatile offensive weapons and a threat from multiple positions.

Lane Lord — WR/DB
A productive receiving target who gives McVey another dangerous option downfield.

Mason Ferguson — G/DL
A key presence in the trenches and one of Marmaton Valley’s leading tacklers.

Ethan Lawson — TE/OLB
At 6-foot-4, Lawson provides size on both sides of the football and has already been productive around the end zone and as a pass rusher.

Dagan Barney — G/DL
Another important piece of the Wildcats’ defensive front who will be involved in trying to slow Pleasanton’s rushing attack.

MATCHUP TO WATCH

The biggest matchup Friday may be Pleasanton’s defense against Marmaton Valley’s offensive versatility.

McVey can beat a defense through the air or on the ground, while Scharff, Lord and Lawson give him several different options. Pleasanton cannot afford the missed tackles that hurt the Blu-Jays against Erie.

At the same time, Marmaton Valley will have its own challenge trying to slow a Pleasanton rushing attack that can rotate Cook, Hutchison, Carpenter and Johnson.

The team that controls the line of scrimmage and limits explosive plays will have a major advantage.

🔑 KEYS TO VICTORY — PLEASANTON

Tackle better.
The Blu-Jays must clean up the missed tackles and extra yards after contact that hurt them last week.

Establish the running game.
Cook has been productive through two weeks, and Pleasanton has enough backfield depth to keep fresh runners on the field.

Adjust to the injuries.
With Owen Miller among the players unavailable, Pleasanton needs others to step into larger roles, particularly up front.

Contain McVey.
Keeping him from extending plays and escaping for long runs will be critical.

Limit explosive plays.
Marmaton Valley has too many weapons to survive repeated breakdowns in coverage or pursuit.

🔑 KEYS TO VICTORY — MARMATON VALLEY

Stay balanced offensively.
The Wildcats are at their best when McVey can spread the ball around while still being a threat with his legs.

Get Scharff involved early.
His ability to impact the game as both a runner and receiver creates difficult matchups.

Win up front defensively.
Pleasanton wants to run the football, so Ferguson, Lawson and Barney will be important in controlling the line of scrimmage.

Force Pleasanton into passing situations.
Slowing the Blu-Jays on early downs would take them away from the strength of their offense.

Protect the football.
Marmaton Valley’s offense is explosive enough without giving Pleasanton extra possessions.

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09/18/2026

🏈 FOOTBALL PREVIEW: WELLSVILLE AT JAYHAWK-LINN

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Friday, September 18 | 7:00 PM | Mound City, Kansas

Something has to give Friday night in Mound City when 2-0 Wellsville travels to face 2-0 Jayhawk-Linn in a non-league matchup between two teams that have gotten off to strong starts.

Wellsville opened with a 35-14 victory over Iola and followed it with a dominant 49-0 shutout of Prairie View. Jayhawk-Linn has been equally impressive, beating Uniontown 44-8 before going on the road and defeating Northeast 24-14.

The matchup features a Wellsville team that has been strong on both sides of the ball against a Jayhawk-Linn squad that has established one of the most productive rushing attacks in the Three Rivers League.

WELLSVILLE: Strong on both sides

Wellsville enters Friday having outscored its first two opponents 84-14.

The Eagles were especially impressive last week at Prairie View, piling up 427 yards of offense — 256 rushing and 171 passing — while pitching a shutout.

Senior Pete Dorsey has been at the center of the offense. He leads Wellsville at 141 rushing yards per game and has produced 576 total yards through the opening two weeks.

Senior Josh Toman leads the receiving group at 46 yards per game, while sophomore Hudson Evans has a team-high three total touchdowns.

Wellsville has been just as productive defensively. Senior linebacker Aidan McCoy is averaging 10.5 tackles per game, Jayden Bruce has already recorded four sacks and Zarek O'Neil has an interception.

That defensive front will face a much different challenge Friday against Jayhawk-Linn's downhill rushing attack.

Eagles to Watch
Pete Dorsey — Sr.
Wellsville's leading runner and total-yardage producer, giving the Eagles a player capable of creating offense in multiple ways.

Josh Toman — Sr.
The team's leading receiver at 46 yards per game and also an important piece of the kicking game.

Hudson Evans — So.
Leads Wellsville with three total touchdowns through two weeks.

Aidan McCoy — Sr., MLB/G
The defensive leader statistically at 10.5 tackles per game.

Jayden Bruce — Sr.
A major threat off the edge with four sacks already this season.

Zarek O'Neil — Sr.
Has provided playmaking ability in the secondary and owns one of Wellsville's early interceptions.

JAYHAWK-LINN: Ground game has been the identity
Jayhawk-Linn has rushed for 714 yards in two games, including 344 against Uniontown and 370 against Northeast.

The Jayhawks have several runners capable of carrying the workload. Sophomore Londonn Burk leads the team at 125.5 rushing yards per game and has scored five touchdowns. Gabe Ross is averaging 94.5 yards, while junior Layne Goodison adds another 75 yards per game.

Ross gave the Jayhawks a major boost in the opener with 123 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries, an average of 13.7 yards per attempt.

Jayhawk-Linn also has one of the top defensive playmakers on our TRL leaderboard.

Junior Josiah Randall leads the league with five sacks and ranks seventh in the TRL with 20 total tackles. Goodison has added a sack and an interception, giving the Jayhawks additional production behind the line and in coverage.

Jayhawks to Watch
Londonn Burk — So., QB/WR/DB
Leads Jayhawk-Linn in rushing and touchdowns and has been the most productive piece of a deep running game.

Gabe Ross — So., RB/OLB/K
A physical runner averaging 94.5 yards per game with two touchdowns.

Layne Goodison — Jr., RB/LB
Contributes on both sides with 75 rushing yards per game, 8.5 tackles per game, a sack and an interception.

Josiah Randall — Jr., TE/DE
The current TRL sack leader with five while also leading Jayhawk-Linn in tackles and receiving yards per game.

Trey Poole — Sr., RB/MLB/P
A veteran two-way player who has scored a rushing touchdown and recovered a fumble.

Daniel Jackson — Sr.
One of the Jayhawks' experienced senior contributors and was selected as one of the team's Players of the Game following last week's win over Northeast.

MATCHUP TO WATCH

Friday's biggest battle should be Jayhawk-Linn's rushing attack against Wellsville's defense.

The Jayhawks have topped 340 rushing yards in both games and can rotate Burk, Ross, Goodison and Poole without becoming dependent on one runner.

Wellsville counters with a defense that has surrendered only 14 points through two games and is coming off a shutout. McCoy gives the Eagles an active linebacker in the middle, while Bruce's ability to get into the backfield could become important if Wellsville can put Jayhawk-Linn behind the chains.

The other side of the matchup is just as important. Jayhawk-Linn's defense has allowed only 22 points, and Randall has emerged as the No. 1 sack leader on our current TRL leaderboard. Wellsville will have to account for him while finding ways to get Dorsey and its other offensive weapons into space.

🔑 KEY TO VICTORY — WELLSVILLE

Win early downs and force Jayhawk-Linn away from its rushing rhythm.

The Jayhawks have been able to dictate games by consistently moving the chains on the ground. If Wellsville can limit the early-down rushing success and create obvious passing situations, its defensive front can become much more aggressive.

🔑 KEY TO VICTORY — JAYHAWK-LINN

Control the line of scrimmage and keep Wellsville's offense off the field.

Jayhawk-Linn's greatest strength has been its ability to run with several different players. Sustaining long possessions would allow the Jayhawks to play their preferred physical style while limiting opportunities for a Wellsville offense that scored 49 points last week.