Team Preview: Seaman Out To Defend League Title

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Seaman Vikings won the United Kansas Conference title last season and enter the 2025 season looking to defend that title and make a deep postseason run.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Vikings finished 8-3 last season and are a team built around a fast and stingy defense.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is my fifth team preview as the season draws closer.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here are links to my other Team Previews: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/08/team-preview-holton-seniors-hunting-big-game/">Holton Widcats</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/08/thunderbirds-have-an-explosive-offensive-trio/">Shawnee Heights Thunderbirds</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/08/team-preview-hayden-has-state-title-game-aspirations/">Hayden Wildcats</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://prepredzone.com/2025/08/program-preview-2025-bobcats-ready-to-pounce/">Basehor-Linwood Bobcats</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seaman will open its season with a home game with a sea-worthy battle against the conference rival, Piper Pirates.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here is a look at Seaman's returning starters from the senior class.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='986134' first='Noah' last='Kobuszewski'],</strong> TE, 6'4”, 240</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The highest-ranked Viking is Kobuszewski. He is ranked No. 21 overall in the Kansas Class of 2026. He returns as the team's top weapon in the pass game, after a junior season in which he caught 38 balls for 325 yards. Members of the MIAA are after this tight end. He took a July visit to Northwest Missouri and is being recruited by Missouri Western. Washburn will be hard-pressed to keep the backyard talent at home.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1274084' first='Kaden' last='McKinney'],</strong> ATH, 6'2”, 190</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Seaman's top returning rusher is senior McKinney. He rushed for 977 yards. He also had 311 yards receiving and scored 15 total touchdowns. McKinney is ranked No. 48 overall by Prep Redzone Kansas. He is currently uncommitted but has been linked to programs the likes of University of Sioux Falls, Augustana, and Washburn.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='586962' first='Cameron' last='Brian'],</strong> LB, 6'0”, 200</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brian is Seaman's top returning tackler. He recorded 112 tackles during his junior campaign. He also registered 10 tackles for lost yardage and one quarterback sack. Brian is ranked No. 124 overall in the Kansas Class of 2026. He has an offer from Dordt University in his pocket and interest from other schools like Hastings College.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1274121' first='Brody' last='Empson'],</strong> OL, 6'1”, 210</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Empson is one of three senior returning starters along the offensive line. Empson is ranked No. 348 overall by Prep Redzone Kansas. He is a strong lineman, has quick feet, and plays with solid pad level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1274122' first='Brayden' last='Warren'],</strong> OL, 6'0”, 215</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Warren is ranked No. 350 overall by Prep Redzone Kansas. He is expected to be one of two starting guards on the Vikings' line. He is able to pull with authority and delivers a solid first blow.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1274114' first='Jayden' last='Evans'],</strong> WR, 6'5”, 180</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Evans will be an interesting prospect to watch this fall. Seaman lost its top receiver and starting quarterback to graduation. He caught six balls for 77 yards and two touchdowns. He has the size to be a solid possession receiver, but the speed for deep routes. Evans is ranked No. 376 overall in the Kansas Class of 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1274111' first='Ben' last='Trier'],</strong> LB, 6'2”, 215</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Trier is a hard-nosed middle linebacker. He recorded 29 tackles and one tackle for loss as a junior. Trier is ranked No. 382 overall by Prep Redzone Kansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1274119' first='Hayden' last='Foxhoven'],</strong> DB, 5'11”, 175</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Foxhoven will return as a starter in the defensive backfield. He recorded 28 tackles last season. Foxhoven is ranked No. 387 overall in the Kansas Class of 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1274081' first='Kevin' last='Moe'],</strong> DB, 5'11”,190</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Moe is second among the defensive returners in tackles. He gobbled up ballcarriers 50 times last season and picked off three pass attempts for interceptions. Moe is ranked No. 408 overall by Prep Redzone Kansas.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Unranked senior starters returning for the Vikings include<strong> Brogan Brown</strong> (OL) and <strong>Michael Hurla</strong> (DB).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->