Eight-Man Gems: Prospects Have Two Games Under Their Belts

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kansas high schools have checked two games off their football schedules and now have circled their week three opponents.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a report on five prospects from the Kansas Eight-Man ranks who have gotten off to explosive starts in their respective seasons.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='284528' first='Jaedon' last='Granere']</strong>, ATH, 5'9”, 150, Marmaton Valley, ‘25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Granere is currently ranked No. 346 overall in the class of 2025. He has made six catches for 172 yards in two games. He has found the end zone three times in two games. On defense, he has made 13 total tackles and has one interception. He runs tight routes and has good hands. The Wildcats are 2-0 to start the season in Eight-Man Division II.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1453217' first='Allen' last='Skeen'],</strong> ATH, 6'1”, 170, Minneola, ‘25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Skeen and the Minneola Wildcats are off to hot stars. Skeen is currently an unranked prospect by Prep Redzone, but an athlete I will pay attention to. He has nice size and is very versatile. He could play wideout, tight end, linebacker, or safety at the collegiate level. In two games he has accumulated 20 total tackles, 4.5 quarterback sacks, 131 yards receiving, and nine receptions. Minneola is 2-0 with wins over Kiowa County and Spearville.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1453219' first='Cooper' last='Mcdill'],</strong> QB/DB, 6'1”, 171, Rock Hills, ‘25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Rock Hills senior has rushed for 352 yards in two games. He has found paydirt six times in two games. Through two games he has 20 total tackles, one interception, and one fumble recovery. He is making plays for 2-0 Grizzlies.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1604522' first='Woodrow' last='Lancaster'],</strong> LB, 5'5”, 170, Kinsley, ‘27</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lancaster likes to bring the wood to opposing ball carriers. The Kinsley prospect is young and off to a solid start in his sophomore season. He has 13 tackles, one pass breakup, and a fumble recovery through two games. On the offensive side of the ball, he has toted the rock 35 times for 311 yards and four touchdowns. The Coyotes are 1-1 to start the season with a win over Ashland and a loss to Macksville.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1453221' first='Kolson' last='Cook'],</strong> LB, 6'0”, 180, Bucklin, ‘25</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Cook has been leading the Red Aces' defensive unit for the season's first two weeks. He has collected 26 total tackles  He has two quarterback sacks and one forced fumble. He has done a little bit of everything for Bucklin. He has made seven catches, three for touchdowns, carried the ball three times, and made one pass attempt. Bucklin is 2-0 to start the season with victories over Spearville and Kiowa County.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->