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The Unsung Heroes of 4A Football: Kickers Who Deliver

The Unsung Heroes of 4A Football: Kickers Who Deliver
Elijah Bonner
Elijah Bonner
January 30, 2025 @ 09:00 AM
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Chester Mathews
Chester Mathews 6'0" | 155 lbs | K | 2026
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Mark Suplisson
Mark Suplisson 5'9" | 150 lbs | K/DB | 2025
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Nate Hart
Nate Hart 6'0" | 175 lbs | K/P | 2026
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Sam Hawker
Sam Hawker 6'0" | 180 lbs | ATH | 2026
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Greg Hubbard
Greg Hubbard 6'2" | 190 lbs | P/K | 2026
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Dylan Burns
Dylan Burns 6'0" | 150 lbs | K | 2026
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Rhett Armstrong
Rhett Armstrong 6'4" | 160 lbs | K | 2025
CO
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Regarding 4A football, kickers often fly under the radar until the game is on the line. These specialists make a considerable impact, whether it's booming kickoffs, pinning opponents deep, or nailing long-distance field goals. Let's spotlight the top 4A kickers showcasing precision, power, and consistency this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1545068"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6797bcdd36488"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1545068' first='Nate' last='Hart']'s junior campaign was a masterclass in accuracy. Averaging 51.4 yards on 35 kickoffs, Hart ensured opponents started deep in their territory. With 23/26 extra points and 7/9 field goals, including a 44-yard long, Hart was a reliable scorer for Monarch.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["211920"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6797bcdd36502"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Standing tall at 6'6, [player_tooltip player_id='211920' first='Rhett' last='Armstrong'] made his senior season unforgettable. A perfect 57/57 on extra points and 5/6 on field goals, Armstrong's 62-yarder was a season highlight. He scored 72 points, demonstrating why Palmer Ridge leaned on his golden leg.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1313434"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6797bcdd3657d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1313434' first='Greg' last='Hubbard'] was a dual threat in the kicking game, tallying 52 kickoffs with 12 touchbacks and averaging 31.4 yards on 19 punts. He was also clutch on scoring opportunities, converting 20/23 extra points and 5/6 field goals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Alexander Dalton","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"150","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2441","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Ponderosa","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6797bcdd3663c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Dalton showed versatility with 11 kickoffs, averaging 48.4 yards, and accuracy with 46/48 extra points and 5/7 field goals. Against Chaparral, he scored 12 points, going 6/6 on extra points and 2/2 on field goals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1355568"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6797bcdd366af"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">A weapon in both the kicking and punting game, Hawker averaged 55.4 yards on 47 kickoffs, nine touchbacks, and 35.6 yards on 18 punts. He added five rushing touchdowns to his stat line, going 28/32 on extra points and 5/7 on field goals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Ethan Meikle","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2025","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'10u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"170","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2441","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Northfield","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6797bcdd3676c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">With a punting average of 34.2 yards across 17 punts, Meikle is a weapon when flipping the field. He boomed a 59-yard punt this season, showcasing his impressive leg strength. Adding to his reliability, he's also 15/17 on extra points, making him a consistent and crucial part of Northfield's special teams.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Coby Stewart ","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'9u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"150","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2441","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Dakota Ridge","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6797bcdd3680c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Stewart has been a key contributor to Dakota Ridge's special teams with 52 kickoffs, including seven that reached the end zone for touchbacks. He's been stellar on extra points, going 44/50, demonstrating his precision and ability to step up in crucial moments.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1554582"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6797bcdd3685d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Suplisson's impact on special teams extends beyond his 49 kickoffs and 23 touchbacks. He's also been solid on extra points, converting 27/31. A two-sport athlete, he also plays soccer, with 25 points scored across 44 shots and seven assists over 36 games, showing his all-around athletic ability.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1313416"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6797bcdd368a5"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Burns was an all-around standout with 45 kickoffs, including 33 touchbacks and 31 punts, averaging 35.6 yards. He delivered in clutch moments with a 51-yard field goal and converted 28/31 extra points and 5/9 field goals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"[player_tooltip player_id='1621049' first='Chester' last='Mathews']","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'0u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"155","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2441","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Pueblo West","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6797bcdd3693c"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Mathews significantly impacted Pueblo West, tallying 36 kickoffs for an average of 47.4 yards and 14 touchbacks. He nailed 54/56 extra points and 4/6 field goals, scoring 66 points for the season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Macland Taylor","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"6'1u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"165","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2441","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"George Washington","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6797bcdd369f6"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Taylor delivered when called upon, going 20/21 on extra points and a perfect 3/3 on field goals, showcasing poise under pressure.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Max Marchi","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2026","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"5'8u0022","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2441","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Broomfield","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6797bcdd36a8f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Marchi's consistency was key for Broomfield. He recorded 31 kickoffs, averaging 48.9 yards with eight touchbacks, and converted 26/27 extra points and 3/4 field goals.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":["not_in_db"],"_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_selected_featured_image":"field_62cca28ffa4e7","player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"Brady Owens","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_player_name":"field_62aba4c9ecf2f","player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"2027","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_graduating_class":"field_62aba4ddecf30","player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"null","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_height":"field_62aba4e8ecf31","player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_weight":"field_65b288425ecf6","player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"2441","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_position":"field_62aba4f0ecf32","player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"Golden","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_school":"field_62aba4fdecf33","player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details_club_team":"field_62d20e723441a","player_evaluations_0_player_details":"","_player_evaluations_0_player_details":"field_62aba4afecf2e","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6797bcdd36b45"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Golden's sophomore kicker, Brady Owens, proved he belonged on the big stage. Owens showed his bright future by going 15/16 on extra points and 3/4 on field goals, including a 47-yarder.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->

Regarding 4A football, kickers often fly under the radar until the game is on the line. These specialists make a considerable impact, whether it's booming kickoffs, pinning opponents deep, or nailing long-distance field goals. Let's spotlight the top 4A kickers showcasing precision, power, and consistency this season.

Nate Hart

Nate Hart

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K/P
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 175
POS K/P
CLASS 2026
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Nate
Hart K/P
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2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
175
HS
Monarch
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CO
The Unsung Heroes of 4A Football: Kickers Who Deliver
Nate Hart ‘s junior campaign was a masterclass in accuracy. Averaging 51.4 yards on 35 kickoffs, Hart ensured...
Written by Elijah Bonner
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Nate Hart

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State: Colorado
School: Monarch
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Baylor
Rhett Armstrong

Rhett Armstrong

CO
K
HEIGHT 6'4"
WEIGHT 160
POS K
CLASS 2025
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Rhett
Armstrong K
Class
2025
Height
6'4"
Weight
160
HS
Palmer Ridge
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CO
The Unsung Heroes of 4A Football: Kickers Who Deliver
Standing tall at 6’6, Rhett Armstrong made his senior season unforgettable. A perfect 57/57 on extra points and...
Written by Elijah Bonner
Baylor
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State: Colorado
School: Palmer Ridge
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Greg Hubbard

Greg Hubbard

CO
P/K
HEIGHT 6'2"
WEIGHT 190
POS P/K
CLASS 2026
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Greg
Hubbard P/K
Class
2026
Height
6'2"
Weight
190
HS
Centaurus
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The Unsung Heroes of 4A Football: Kickers Who Deliver
Greg Hubbard was a dual threat in the kicking game, tallying 52 kickoffs with 12 touchbacks and averaging...
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State: Colorado
School: Centaurus
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Alexander Dalton

Alexander Dalton

HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 150
POS K
CLASS 2025

Alexander Dalton

School: Ponderosa
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Sam Hawker

Sam Hawker

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ATH
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 180
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CLASS 2026
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2026
Height
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Weight
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HS
Cheyenne Mountain
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The Unsung Heroes of 4A Football: Kickers Who Deliver
A weapon in both the kicking and punting game, Hawker averaged 55.4 yards on 47 kickoffs, nine touchbacks,...
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Sam Hawker

State: Colorado
School: Cheyenne Mountain
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Ethan Meikle

Ethan Meikle

HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 170
POS K
CLASS 2025

Ethan Meikle

School: Northfield
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Coby Stewart

Coby Stewart

HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 150
POS K
CLASS 2026

Coby Stewart

School: Dakota Ridge
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Mark Suplisson

Mark Suplisson

CO
K/DB
HEIGHT 5'9"
WEIGHT 150
POS K/DB
CLASS 2025
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Class
2025
Height
5'9"
Weight
150
HS
Rampart
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The Unsung Heroes of 4A Football: Kickers Who Deliver
Suplisson’s impact on special teams extends beyond his 49 kickoffs and 23 touchbacks. He’s also been solid on...
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Mark Suplisson

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State: Colorado
School: Rampart
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Dylan Burns

Dylan Burns

CO
K
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 150
POS K
CLASS 2026
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Burns K
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
150
HS
Durango
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The Unsung Heroes of 4A Football: Kickers Who Deliver
Burns was an all-around standout with 45 kickoffs, including 33 touchbacks and 31 punts, averaging 35.6 yards. He...
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State: Colorado
School: Durango
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HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 155
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CLASS 2026

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School: Pueblo West
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Macland Taylor

Macland Taylor

HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 165
POS K
CLASS 2026

Macland Taylor

School: George Washington
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Max Marchi

Max Marchi

HEIGHT 5'8"
POS K
CLASS 2026

Max Marchi

School: Broomfield
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Brady Owens

POS K
CLASS 2027

Brady Owens

School: Golden
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