Big Performances In Kansas: Week Six
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Teams are trying to peak for the postseason. Players are honing their game. It is still tough to find stats, but here is a look at six players in Kansas who had big performances in Week 6. Ryker Grossner Ryker…
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Continue ReadingTeams are trying to peak for the postseason. Players are honing their game. It is still tough to find stats, but here is a look at six players in Kansas who had big performances in Week 6.
Ryker Grossner Ryker Grossner 6'3" | 190 lbs | WR Salina Central | 2024 State KS , WR, 6’3”, 195, Salina Central, ‘24
Grossner helped lead Salina Central over Andover Central. He caught 12 balls for 113 yards. He also scored two touchdowns for the Mustangs.
Callen Barta Callen Barta 6'2" | 180 lbs | ATH Seaman | 2024 State KS , WR/DB, 6’0”, 140, Seaman, ‘24
Barta, who has committed to Nebraska, torched the Leavenworth Pioneers in week six for eight receptions for 273 yards and three touchdowns.
Josh Nitschke Josh Nitschke 6'1" | 180 lbs | DB Topeka West | 2024 State KS , ATH, 6’0”, 180, Topeka West, ‘24
Nitschke had his best game of the season rushing for 271 yards and four touchdowns in the Chargers’ first win the of season. Topeka West knocked off KC-Turner 35-15.
Tate McNew Tate McNew 6'1" | 185 lbs | QB Maize South | 2025 State KS , QB, 6’1”, 186, Maize South, ‘25
The Maverick junior quarterback had a solid game against Goddard in week six. He finished with 267 passing yards and threw four touchdowns. He also added a score on the ground in Maize South’s 42-21 win.
Carter Pabst Carter Pabst 6'1" | 180 lbs | WR Eisenhower | 2025 State KS , WR, 6’1”, 170, Eisenhower (Goddard), ‘25
Pabst, a junior wideout, had a big night to help the Tigers remain undefeated through six weeks. He caught four balls, three for touchdowns, and gained 130 yards.
Linkon Cure Linkon Cure 6'6" | 210 lbs | TE Goodland | 2025 State KS , TE, 6’6”, 220, Goodland, ‘26
Cure is a big-time pass-catching tight end who is getting lots of attention from college coaches already. He had 116 receiving yards and two touchdowns for Goodland in Week six.