Week 3 Predictions and Prospects to Watch in Kansas

<p>After statement wins and performances in week two, we turn the page to week 3! In these weekly reports, we will predict a game in every classification. We will highlight multiple prospects to watch that teams could use to secure a victory this week.</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Predictions:</h2>   <p>6A: Junction City over Wichita Northwest</p>   <p>5A: Bentonville (AR) over Hays</p>   <p>4A: El Dorado over Clearwater</p>   <p>3A: Goodland over Lakin</p>   <p>2A: Hillsboro over Haven</p>   <p>1A: Mission Valley over Olpe</p>   <p><strong><em>Edwards 2026 Record: 5-7</em></strong></p>   <p><em>Week 2 Result: </em>2-4</p>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Prospects to Watch:</h2>    <p class="text-gray-700">Cortavian McGill had a strong opening week, throwing for 342 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed for 19 yards and one touchdown. Mcgill is also coming off a solid outing last week as well. The dual-threat quarterback can improvise and attack the entire field with solid arm strength. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/_in3wetrustt_/status/2089929032120861096?s=20 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">Knox Heston is a physical chain mover at the running back position. He's a gap runner with solid contact balance at the point of attack. His lower-body strength and leg drive allow him to create after contact and keep the down-to-distance in good spots. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/KnoxHeston22/status/2098195427447189676?s=20 </div></figure>   <h2 class="wp-block-heading"></h2>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2108995' first='Joel' last='Merei'] through two weeks racked up 20 tackles (nine solo), five tackles for loss, one interception and one forced fumble. He's a high motor linebacker who can stack and shed at the point of attack while staying square. Merei also displays solid read-and-react ability in zone coverage, allowing him to undercut routes and challenge at the catch point. </p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/Joelmerei/status/2099287060691460471?s=20 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1577751' first='Abe' last='Harms'] is also coming off a strong week two outing. He racked up eight tackles (three solo), two pressures, two tackles for loss and one sack. The young prospect plays sideline-to-sideline, chasing down ball carries with solid angles and closing speed. Harms is a prosepct to watch throughout 2026.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/AbeHarms42/status/2099320869830963369?s=20 </div></figure>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='884942' first='A'Keem' last='Anderson'] has started off the season strong through two weeks, racking in 12 receptions for 120 yards. Anderson can stretch the field vertically out of the slot and become a reliable target near the boundary due to his ability to create separation off his breaks. Keep an eye on him this week.</p>   <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/king785anderson/status/2099353938671607911?s=20 </div></figure>    <p><br><br></p>   <p></p>

After statement wins and performances in week two, we turn the page to week 3! In these weekly reports, we will predict a game in every classification. We will highlight multiple prospects to watch that teams could use to secure a victory this week.