Summer Camp Standouts

Summer Camp Season is in full swing, which means there’s several prospects across the state hitting the road to showcase their abilities to college coaches; in hopes of landing some offers along the way. It’s the perfect time for these players to get their names out in the recruiting world, and to see how their game measures up against out-of-state competition. This first <i>Summer Camp Standouts</i> highlights some notable prospects throughout our rankings, and gives recognition to an upcoming senior that’s raised his stock tremendously heading into the ’22 campaign. Keep an eye out for more standout performances as Camp Season continues on this summer. [player_tooltip player_id="146106" first="Holden" last="Bass"] – Nemaha Central, 6’4”, 275, OL, <i>Class of ’24</i> The top ranked offensive lineman in the Class of ’24 shined in <i>Norman, OK.</i>, last weekend. Normally he’s been recognized for his play on offense, but he dominated one-on-one’s on the defensive side of the ball at <a href="https://twitter.com/holdenbass/status/1536451529124810753?s=21&amp;t=hoxUyUW20g8_2yt5E1taOQ"><i>the University of Oklahoma’s</i> football camp</a>. This was a great opportunity for the Class 2A product to get noticed, and he delivered. [player_tooltip player_id="237214" first="Malik" last="O’Atis"] – Shawnee Mission NW, 5’10”, 165, RB, <i>Class of ’23</i> The Shawnee Mission Northwest Cougars traveled to <i>Emporia, KS</i>., this past weekend and took part in <i>Emporia State’s Team Camp</i>. This is where the 4th ranked running back in the Class of ’23 balled out. O’Atis’ dynamic play was on full display for the Hornets’ coaching staff, and they came away very impressed. Not only was he named the <a href="https://twitter.com/smnwathletics/status/1535350121046614016?s=21&amp;t=4KorPqoSf3fHAUSDg2x1EQ"><i>Most Valuable Offensive Player</i></a> of the camp, but he also earned an <a href="https://twitter.com/malikoatis3/status/1536386224234954753?s=21&amp;t=4KorPqoSf3fHAUSDg2x1EQ"><i>offer</i> </a>from the Hornets. [player_tooltip player_id="126737" first="Jack" last="Schneider"] – Blue Valley West, 6’0”, 175, ATH, <i>Class of ’23</i> Schneider was a standout two-way player for the Jaguars last fall, but his play at corner has really stuck out so far this summer. He’s recently competed at<a href="https://twitter.com/jackschneider_3/status/1535326009456828423?s=21&amp;t=4KorPqoSf3fHAUSDg2x1EQ"> <i>Lindenwood University ‘s Mega Camp</i></a> and at <i>Kansas State</i>. Schneider put together some impressive highlights during one-on-one’s at <a href="https://twitter.com/jackschneider_3/status/1536015926042185732?s=21&amp;t=4KorPqoSf3fHAUSDg2x1EQ"><i>Kansas State</i></a>, and showed flashes of being one of the top corners in Class 6A this season. [player_tooltip player_id="262717" first="Jeremy" last="Schleicher"] – Bishop Miege, 6’3”, 255, OL, <i>Class of ‘24</i> Bass hasn’t been the only lineman to show out in this early portion of Camp Season, as the 2nd ranked offensive lineman in the Class of ‘24 has also been turning heads. Schleicher has been a stud at both <a href="https://twitter.com/jeremyschleichr/status/1533647804215730179?s=21&amp;t=4KorPqoSf3fHAUSDg2x1EQ"><i>Kansas State’s</i></a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/jeremyschleichr/status/1537247313995132928?s=21&amp;t=hoxUyUW20g8_2yt5E1taOQ">the <em>University</em> <em>of </em><i>Kansas</i>’</a> football camps. He consistently shut down the opposition during one-on-one’s and previewed what’s to come during his junior year. He is sure to be one of the best guards in the <i>EKL</i> this season. [player_tooltip player_id="237199" first="Aidan" last="Behymer"] – Blue Valley NW, 6’5”, 225, ATH, <i>Class of ‘23</i> Behymer has been a prospect consistently climbing the rankings since he made his debut, and with the summer he’s had so far, he is making a very strong case for a significant boost. Since his solid day at <a href="https://twitter.com/aidanbehymer/status/1535696402134736896?s=21&amp;t=4KorPqoSf3fHAUSDg2x1EQ"><i>William Jewell’s </i>camp</a>, Behymer has earned offers from multiple collegiate programs. He’s landed on the radar of D-II programs such as <i>Pitt State</i>, <i>Missouri Western State</i>, and <i>Missouri Southern</i>. He even picked up another FCS offer from<i> South Dakota State</i>.