Meet the Northeast Kansas High School Sports Awards football nominees
The Northeast Kansas High School Sports Awards is proud to announce the nominees for the Offensive and Defensive Football Players of the Year. The winner will be announced during the live show on June 14 at the Topeka Performing Arts Center. The show is produced in partnership with the Kansas State Treasurer.
During the live show, these nominees will be honored, along with the athletes of the year in 21 other sports. Nominated athletes who RSVP will receive a free ticket to the event thanks to sponsors. Additional tickets may be purchased on the show’s website, which will be coming soon. Click this link to register.
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The Northeast Kansas High School Sports Awards show is part of the USA TODAY High School Sports Awards, the largest high school sports recognition program in the country. Last year’s show can still be viewed online at this link.
This year, one school from the area will win a $1,000 donation to its school’s athletic department. Vote for your school here.
Here are the nominees for Defensive Football Player of the Year
Lance Bassett, Lawrence High School — SR
JC Cummings, Hayden Catholic High School — SR
Jaden Hamm, Eudora High School — SR
Kasen Hasenkamp, Seaman High School — SR
Jaren Heim, Washburn Rural High School — JR
Mackey James, Highland Park High School — SR
Jaye Jones, Shawnee Heights High School — SR
Jude Konrade, Hayden Catholic High School — JR
Isaac Schafer, Highland Park High School — JR
Kenton Simmons, Lawrence High School — SR
Ty Weber, Washburn Rural High School — SR
Jude Williams, Jackson Heights High School — SR
Here are the nominees for Offensive Football Player of the Year
Ma'Kenntis Adams, Washburn Rural High School — SR
Allen Baughman, Shawnee Heights High School — JR
Malachi Berg, Topeka West High School — SR
Garyson Booth, Holton High School — SR
Calvin Clements, Lawrence Free State High School — SR
Branton DeWeese, Washburn Rural High School — JR
Tanner Martin, Silver Lake High School — JR
Eythen Moore, Eudora High School — SR
Joe Otting, Highland Park High School — SR
Tyrell Reed, Lawrence High School — SR
Tre Richardson, Highland Park High School — SR
Gavin Zuperku, Shawnee Heights High School — SR
Nominated Athletes:Click here to register for the Northeast Kansas High School Sports Awards
This article originally appeared on Topeka Capital-Journal: Northeast Kansas High School Sports Awards: Football nominees
