2020 League Preview: Twin Valley League Full of Talent and Tradition

The 13-team Twin Valley League is stockpiled with football talent and a tradition of success. Centralia will be looking to defend a state championship title in Class 1A.  Historically strong programs Axtell and Hanover will look to continue a string of deep runs in the playoffs. Here is a look at the members of the Senior Class of 2021 from Twin Valley League schools to watch when the football season begins with games on September 4. <strong>DL, [player_tooltip player_id="35475" first="Colton" last="Crook"], 6’2”, 240, Valley Heights (Ranked No. 136)</strong> – Crook has a quick first step. He knows how to finish tackles and fight off blocks well. He is fast enough to play pulling guard on offense, but his skills appear better suited for the defensive side of the ball. <strong>WR, [player_tooltip player_id="35480" first="Colin" last="Junenman"], 6’1”, 180, Hanover (Ranked No. 141</strong> – Junemann is a word is an athlete.  He can play multiple positions including running back, quarterback and receiver. He benches 235 and is a big target.  He knows how to win games as Hanover plays deep in the playoffs on regular basis. <strong>LB, [player_tooltip player_id="35487" first="Evan" last="Haines"], 6’1”, 175, Valley Heights (Ranked No. 148)  </strong>– Haines led the Valley Heights defense in 2019. He has a nose for the football and creates turnovers. The Mustang senior is a high energy player. Haines also has the speed to be an impact special teams player at the next level. <strong>DL, [player_tooltip player_id="35495" first="Kolby" last="Talbot"], 6’0”, 220, Axtell (Ranked No. 156)</strong> Talbot packs a punch and has solid technique. He is built to play inside whether on offense or defense. He is quick through the gap and if he adds to his frame in the future he could play nose guard. <strong>QB, [player_tooltip player_id="35500" first="Cameron" last="Beardsley"], 6’1”, 165, Valley Heights (Ranked No. 161)</strong> – Beardsley plays in a run-oriented offense. He looks like he could be a dual-threat<img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-35724" src="https://prephoops-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/redzone/uploads/2020/07/PRZKansasLaunch-1-300x188.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="188" /> quarterback or be moved to another position based on program needs. Other Twin Valley League players to follow in 2021 include OL, [player_tooltip player_id="35501" first="Austin" last="Holthaus"], Centralia (162); DL, [player_tooltip player_id="35510" first="Jarick" last="Weich"]e, Clifton Clyde (171); QB, Gavin Cornelison, Frankfort, LB, Jaisen Zimmer, Washington County; and QB, Aiden Rudolph, Clifton Clyde.