6A’s 2025 Wichita Stars
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The next couple of reports will be the final installment in the series covering the top 2025 talent in the latest rankings representing the four Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League divisions. These final two reports in the series will cover…
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Continue ReadingThe next couple of reports will be the final installment in the series covering the top 2025 talent in the latest rankings representing the four Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League divisions. These final two reports in the series will cover Division 1 (6A).
Due to the high number of players making the 2025 rankings from AVCT-Div1, we will be splitting the coverage into two separate reports.
The first report, below, will provide insight into the eight players from Derby and Maize South.
Report #2 will cover Hutchinson and Maize, which combined to place nine players in the rankings.
Pacing the exceptional players in this report is 2025 #1 ranked DaSaahn Brame DaSaahn Brame 6'6" | 230 lbs | TE Derby | 2025 State KS , TE/WR, 6’6, 230, Derby, who is primed and ready for taking the next step to superstar status. Additionally, surging in the rankings is #13 Tate McNew Tate McNew 6'1" | 185 lbs | QB Maize South | 2025 State KS , QB, 6’1, 190, Maize South, who accounted for 45 total touchdowns in his sensational junior campaign.
The players in the 2025 rankings from Derby and Maize South are listed below.
Derby:
DaSaahn Brame DaSaahn Brame 6'6" | 230 lbs | TE Derby | 2025 State KS , TE/WR, 6’6, 230, Derby – is the #1 ranked player in the 2025 class and is quickly make a name for himself nationwide. The Derby junior has had his pick of potential collegiate landing spots and after careful deliberation has narrowed his choice to eight schools: Kansas State, Oregon, Florida, Missouri, Texas A&M, Alabama, and Oklahoma. His exceptional combination of size, speed, and overall athleticism make him one of the most sought-after players in the nation.
Easton Splane Easton Splane 6'0" | 185 lbs | DB Derby | 2025 State KS , ATH, 6’0, 185, Derby – is an elite-level, multi-position player currently ranked #102. The Panther junior is a playmaker at quarterback who excels at the run-pass option (RPO) and throws the ball well on the run. Last year he racked up 16 total touchdowns, passing for just under 800 yards and nine touchdowns and rushed for 361 yards and added another seven TD’s. As a quick-strike defensive back who plays sideline to sideline, he piled up 67 tackles and added an interception.
Kikoa Indalecio Kikoa Indalecio 5'6" | 155 lbs | LB Derby | 2025 State KS , LB, 5’6, 185, Derby – is currently in the 2025 rankings at #175. The Derby junior had an excellent season and closed it out with a standout game in the state finals with eight total tackles, four solo and four assisted. On the year he flew to the ball playing all over the field and ended the season with 84 total tackles from his linebacker spot.
Maize South:
Tate McNew Tate McNew 6'1" | 185 lbs | QB Maize South | 2025 State KS , QB, 6’1, 190, Maize South – shot up the rankings to #13 on the heels of a banner junior season. Last year he passed 321 times, completing 202 for 2,876 yards and 31 total touchdowns passing, for a sparkling 124.0 quarterback rating. The Maize South star also gained 450 yards on the ground, scoring 14 TD’s, to give 45 total TD’s for the year. The first-team All-League QB possesses a powerful throwing arm with outstanding touch on the long ball. He currently holds three school records and is looking to add to that this coming season.
Landen Gatto Landen Gatto 6'5" | 200 lbs | WR Maize South | 2025 State KS , WR, 6’5, 200, Maize South – climbed the rankings to #37 and was the primary target for the Maize South offense. He is long, lanky target with excellent speed who catches the ball well in traffic. He proved to be almost unstoppable in single coverage. He is coming off a standout year when he was Honorable Mention All-State Class 6A as a receiver.
Christian McDonald Christian McDonald 5'11" | 170 lbs | DB Maize South | 2025 State KS , DB, 5’10, 170, Maize South – is currently ranked #135 in the 2025 rankings. A multi-positional player who starred as a safety as well as a dangerous return man. Piled up three returns for touchdowns, including a 95-yard kickoff return and a 56-yard punt return. As a safety was a superb open-field tackler and a big hitter in the secondary. Last year he was Honorable Mention All-State 6A as both a defensive back and a return man.
Brody Mies Brody Mies 5'10" | 170 lbs | LB Maize South | 2025 State KS , LB, 5’10, 185, Maize South – climbed the rankings to #167 after helping Maize South to an 8-3 record. He helped anchor the defensive side of the ball as a linebacker and nose guard and quickly made a name for himself with his quick initial step and ability to close on the ball. A powerlifter in the off-season, he is looking to lead another strong team defense from numerous positions.
Alec Fuller Alec Fuller 6'4" | 220 lbs | DL Maize South | 2025 State KS , DL, 6’4, 235, Maize South – jumped into the rankings at #205. After a strong junior season, the team will be looking for him to assist in fortifying both sides of the ball, with an emphasis as a large-presence defensive lineman in the trenches.
Next Report: Is the final in this series – #2, Ark Valley Chisholm Trail Division 1 2025 ranking stars.