Class 3A State Championship Preview

The Perry Lecompton Kaws will attempt to do something that has not happened in 24 straight Andale contests; hand the Indians a loss. Andale (11-0) will attempt to win its twenty-fifth straight contest and back-back-to state championships on November 28. Here is a look at key players for the Indians and Kaws in Saturday’s Class 3A State Championship game in Hutchinson. <strong>RB,  [player_tooltip player_id="49758" first="Eli" last="Rowland"], 5-10, 160, Andale</strong> – Rowland is a skilled back who will play college football. The Indian senior has rushed for almost 1,500 yards in 2020 and has scored 30 total touchdowns. Rowland runs a 4’7 forty and has the ability to elude defenders and break tackles. <strong>DL, [player_tooltip player_id="35454" first="Cayden" last="Winter"], 6-0, 220, Andale— </strong>Winter is a senior defensive lineman who can stop the run and rush the passer. He is a difference-maker on Andale’s defensive front.  He has amassed 57 tackles and two sacks during the 2020 campaign. Winter has an offer from Bethel College. <strong>LB, [player_tooltip player_id="35460" first="Caden" last="Parthemer"], 6-1, 175, Andale</strong>–  Parthemer leads the Indians in tackles with 64. He is a strong and powerful linebacker who knows how to finish tackles. <strong>QB, [player_tooltip player_id="35489" first="Thad" last="Metcalf"]e, 5-9, 170, Perry-Lecompton </strong>–  Metcalfe has been playing quarterback after beginning the season as the Kaws’ (11-1) starting running back. He has rushed for more than 1,200 yards and thrown for more than 1,200. He has accounted for 35 touchdowns in 2020 including 24 on the ground. Metcalfe has multiple college offers including NAIA programs Tabor and William Penn. <strong>TE Hunter Hess, 6-1, 185, Perry-Lecompton </strong>– Hess is one of the more dangerous tight ends in Kansas. He accumulated 300 yards receiving on 13 catches. This on a team with several offensive weapons. The Kaw tight end has scored three touchdowns in 2020. Hess is being looked at by multiple JUCO programs. <strong>LB, [player_tooltip player_id="35473" first="Hayden" last="Robb"], 5-11, 220, Perry-Lecompton </strong>– Robb a senior linebacker has 125 tackles in 2020. He has an offer from Benedictine College. He could receive more offers after playing on a state championship stage.