Deep Dive Preview: Leavenworth at Shawnee Heights

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>I will scout the Leavenworth at Shawnee Heights United Kansas League contest this week. The Pioneers are 1-2 coming off a 51-6 win over Turner.  The Thunderbirds are also 1-2 after losing a high scoring affair 42-35 to Basehor-Linwood.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a “Deep Dive” on seven athletes whose skills will be displayed in Tecumseh.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thanks goes out to coaches Sean Sachen and Jason Swift who emailed me stats to use in the preview.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='995120' first='Dakari' last='Wake'],</strong> ATH, 6'0”, 180, Leavenworth, ‘25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wake is Leavenworth's top prospect and is having an excellent season. He is currently ranked No. 145 overall in the Kansas Class of 2025. He has recorded 25 total tackles for the Pioneers. He has not yet gotten to the quarterback for a sack in 2024, but he does have five hurries and two tackles for lost yardage. Wake attended multiple camps and clinics last summer. He has drawn interest from several college programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Elijah Elder, </strong>LB, 6'0”, 195, Leavenworth, ‘25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Elder in three games, has collected 23 total tackles, good for second place on the team. He is an explosive downfield runner who can catch guys from the backside. He is also a solid defender against the pass with an interception, and two pass break-ups.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1863156' first='Trey' last='Brockington'], </strong>RB/LB, 5'8”, 165, Leavenworth, ‘26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brockington is the leading rusher for the Pioneers. He has carried the ball 22 times for 137 yards and one touchdown. He also plays linebacker for Leavenworth and is third on the team with 20 tackles. The Pioneer junior also has recorded a quarterback sack and one TFL.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='611096' first='Aiden' last='Scott'],</strong> QB, 6'5”, 190, Shawnee Heights, ‘26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Thunderbird offense is posting impressive numbers through the air. Prep Redzone Kansas has the Thunderbird signal caller, Scott ranked No. 13 overall. In Shawnee Heights' first three games, Scott has combined to throw for 918 yards and eight touchdowns. He threw three touchdowns last week in the loss to Basehor. Scott has been taking game day visits to FCS and Division II programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='780113' first='Tyren' last='Parker'],</strong> WR, 6'2”, 180, Shawnee Heights, ‘26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Parker is currenlty ranked No. 5 overall in the Kansas Class of 2026. He leads Shawnee Heights in receiving yards after three games. He has gained 265 yards on 15 receptions and has found the end zone three times. Parker is a Division I prospect being pursued by multiple Big 12 and Big 10 conference programs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1573511' first='AJ' last='Gallegos']</strong>, WR/DB, 5'8”, 150, Shawnee Heights, ‘26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gallegos is currently unranked, but look for him to be added in October. He leads the Thunderbirds in receptions with 20. &nbsp;He has gained 249 yards in the pass game and has found the end zone three times.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Cayden Lindsay,</strong> DB/WR, 6'0”, 175, Shawnee Heights, ‘26</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lindsay is the second-leading tackler for the T-Birds through three games. He has recorded 22 total tackles and one interception for Shawnee Heights. Lindsay is currenlty an unranked prospect by Prep Redzone. Lindsay is also a prospect for college baseball programs to watch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->