Class of ’23 Watch List: Part IV

We’re kicking off December by looking at potential candidates for the upcoming Class of ’23 rankings update. Many juniors stepped up during the ’21 season and have made a strong case to be added to the future Top 250. In this latest Class of ’23 Watch List, we highlight three up and coming prospects out of the Wichita area, and a few Class 1A players on the rise. Be on the lookout for these prospects in the next rankings update. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="242713" first="Harrison" last="Brunk"]</strong> – Inman, 6’0”, 170, WR The 1A state final was a tough ending to a great season for Brunk and the Teutons, but the junior fared well against a stout Olpe defense. Brunk led the team in receiving with five catches for 42 yards. He was arguably Inman’s most explosive receiver this year, and his 23.6 yards per catch can attest to this. This season he displayed an impressive ability of adjusting to the ball in the air and consistently getting separation against opposing secondaries. His play this year earned him a <em>1^st Team All-League</em> selection. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="242654" first="Cauy" last="Haresnape"]</strong> – Smith Center, 6’1”, 270, OL Haresnape is the second Class 1A prospect that made some noise during the ‘21 season. He was a beast in the trenches this year, leading to a <em>1^st Team All-League</em> selection for his play at left guard. The junior was a key piece to an offensive line that helped produce over 3,300 yards rushing. He’s a hog that plays with some nastiness. Haresnape does a great job of keeping his pad level low and has the strength to put defensive linemen on their backs. He displays some nimbleness as well, showing solid footwork on pulling plays. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="242640" first="Daeshaun" last="Carter"]</strong> – Maize, 5’11”, 190, RB The Eagles have an abundance of talented juniors on their roaster, and Carter was one that quietly put together a breakout year. After being a solid JV player as a sophomore, Carter took on the role of the lead back this season and rushed for 1,200 yards on 175 carriers with 18 touchdowns. He’s a one cut and go type of back that can burn a defense if he gets into the open field. Carter took home <em>2^nd Team ALL-AVCTL DI</em> honors in his first varsity season. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="242627" first="Caden" last="Ross"]</strong> – Wichita Northwest, 6’0”, 230, DL The Grizzlies have been known to produce some exceptional defensive linemen over the past few seasons, and Ross is looking like yet another one. In his first season starting on varsity, he racked up 38 total tackles with 13 being for losses, two sacks, one forced fumble and one batted pass. Ross didn’t stop there though. The junior also blocked seven extra points and one field goal. His strong first varsity season earns him a <em>1^st Team All-City League </em>selection. <strong>[player_tooltip player_id="242715" first="Caiden" last="Neal"]</strong> – Wichita South, 5’9”, 165, WR Neal wraps up this fourth Class of ’23 Watch List piece. Despite a struggling year from the Titans, Neal showed flashes of his talent. The junior earned <em>2^nd Team All-City League</em> honors after hauling in 29 passes for 314 yards and six touchdowns in just seven games. He’s a receiver that South likes to move around to maximize his abilities, and he can be a playmaker after the catch. With a strong offseason, Neal could potentially be a <em>1^st Team</em> wideout in 2022.