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2025 Team Preview: Cedar City Reds

2025 Team Preview: Cedar City Reds
Photo: Everett Kelling
Lawrence Sanft
Lawrence Sanft July 1, 2025 @ 11:05 AM
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Slade Parsons
Slade Parsons 5'10" | 160 lbs | WR/ATH | 2026
UT
Dax Wankier
Dax Wankier 6'1" | 195 lbs | LB/LS | 2026
UT
Dylan Crowley
Dylan Crowley 6'1" | 180 lbs | WR/DB | 2026
UT
Everett Kelling
Everett Kelling 6'0" | 195 lbs | QB | 2026
UT
Owen Burton
Owen Burton 5'10" | 195 lbs | RB/LB | 2027
UT
<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Cedar City Reds are in the 3A class in the state of Utah. The team will look to bounce back after finishing 4-7 last season. Check out the talent the Reds have that should be your recruiting radar this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Top Games to Watch:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>8/2 vs. Pine View</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9/12 vs. Manti</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>9/26 vs Richfield </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Key Returners: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1149962"],"_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-686407442beea"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kelling will be returning under center to help lead the Reds this season. Has a slow wind up delivery that gives the ball a tight spiral with speed. Arm strength to push the ball downfield and to hit the sidelines. Accuracy to hit his target. Mobility to move around the pocket and throw on the run. A pro-style type QB that finished the season with 22 TDs and 10 INTs. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1556690"],"_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-686407442bf48"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Crowley returns as one of the top leading receivers on the team last season. Has the ability to locate and adjust to the ball in the air to make a play. Can get separation at the top of the route. A determine type runner after the catch to fight for more yards. Expect Crowley to be huge contributor in the passing game for the Reds. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1149059"],"_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-686407442bf90"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Burton plays the MIKE linebacker in the Reds defensive scheme. Plays with initial quickness and use of hands to find ball carriers on inside runs. Lateral quickness to find ball carriers on outside runs. A wrap up type tacker that can make the sure hit at the LOS and the open field. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Hidden Gems: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1683458"],"_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-686407442bfd8"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Parsons is an athletic prospect that is a playmaker as a two-way player for the Reds. Has the ability to locate and adjust to the ball in flight to make a play. Speed to get separation at the top of the route and in and out of his breaks. An elusive type of runner after the catch to avoid tackles in the open field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1556701"],"_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-686407442c01d"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Wankier plays the MIKE linebacker in the Reds defensive scheme. Plays with initial quickness and use of hands to find ball carriers on inside runs. Lateral quickness to find ball carriers on outside runs. An explosive type of tacker that can make the sure hit at the LOS and the open field. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

The Cedar City Reds are in the 3A class in the state of Utah. The team will look to bounce back after finishing 4-7 last season. Check out the talent the Reds have that should be your recruiting radar this season.

Everett Kelling

Everett Kelling

UT
QB
HEIGHT 6'0"
WEIGHT 195
POS QB
CLASS 2026
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Everett
Kelling QB
Class
2026
Height
6'0"
Weight
195
HS
Cedar
|
UT
2025 Team Preview: Cedar City Reds
Kelling will be returning under center to help lead the Reds this season. Has a slow wind up...
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State: Utah
School: Cedar
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Dylan Crowley

Dylan Crowley

UT
WR/DB
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 180
POS WR/DB
CLASS 2026
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Dylan
Crowley WR/DB
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
180
HS
Cedar
|
UT
2025 Team Preview: Cedar City Reds
Crowley returns as one of the top leading receivers on the team last season. Has the ability to...
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State: Utah
School: Cedar
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Owen Burton

Owen Burton

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RB/LB
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 195
POS RB/LB
CLASS 2027
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Owen
Burton RB/LB
Class
2027
Height
5'10"
Weight
195
HS
Cedar
|
UT
2025 Team Preview: Cedar City Reds
Burton plays the MIKE linebacker in the Reds defensive scheme. Plays with initial quickness and use of hands...
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Owen Burton

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State: Utah
School: Cedar
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Slade Parsons

Slade Parsons

UT
WR/ATH
HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 160
POS WR/ATH
CLASS 2026
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Slade
Parsons WR/ATH
Class
2026
Height
5'10"
Weight
160
HS
Cedar City
|
UT
2025 Team Preview: Cedar City Reds
Parsons is an athletic prospect that is a playmaker as a two-way player for the Reds. Has the...
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State: Utah
School: Cedar City
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Dax Wankier

Dax Wankier

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LB/LS
HEIGHT 6'1"
WEIGHT 195
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CLASS 2026
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Dax
Wankier LB/LS
Class
2026
Height
6'1"
Weight
195
HS
Cedar
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UT
2025 Team Preview: Cedar City Reds
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