Varsity Football

#VKFB18: Previewing the AVCTL II, perhaps the deepest league in the Wichita area

By Hayden Barber

Updated August 13, 2018 1:23 PM

Maize South’s Corey Minks (2) tries to evade Buhler’s Sam Cruz (26) as he looks to gains yardage in the second quarter at Maize South Friday. (Sept. 22, 2017) — Maize South’s Corey Minks (2) tries to evade Buhler’s Sam Cruz (26) as he looks to gains yardage in the second quarter at Maize South Friday. (Sept. 22, 2017) Fernando Salazar The Wichita Eagle

Andover Trojans football quarterback Eli Fahnestock — Andover Trojans football quarterback Eli Fahnestock @FahnestockEli/Twitter

Class 5A, AVCTL II

2017 Record: 5-5 (Key win: Andover Central, 39-7; Key loss: Goddard, 21-17)

2017 Finish: Third in AVCTL II, Lost in Regional

Coach: Cade Armstrong (1^st year)

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Projected Record: 6-2, Fourth in AVCTL II (4-2)

3 Key Players:

Eli Fahnestock – 6-0, 190, QB, So.

Peyton Henry – 6-0, 180, RB, Jr.

Kord Thompson – 5-10, 190, G, Sr.

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Andover Central’s Peyton Jensen, center, picks up some yards after a reception against Andale in the second quarter Friday night at Andover District Stadium. (Sept. 1, 2017) — Andover Central’s Peyton Jensen, center, picks up some yards after a reception against Andale in the second quarter Friday night at Andover District Stadium. (Sept. 1, 2017) Fernando Salazar The Wichita Eagle

Class 4A, AVCTL II

2017 Record: 5-6 (Key win: Mulvane, 30-21; Key loss: Andale, 40-10)

2017 Finish: Fourth in AVCTL III, Lost in Sectional

Coach: Tom Audley (17^th year)

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Projected Record: 3-5, Fifth in AVCTL II (1-5)

3 Key Players:

Sam Thomas, 6-1, 190, LB, Sr.

Gunner Johanek, 5-10, 160, DB, Sr.

Jake Taylor, 5-11, 148, CB, Jr.

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Class 4A, AVCTL II

2017 Record: 1-8 (Key win: Salina Central, 24-21; Key loss: Winfield, 24-14)

2017 Finish: Sixth in AVCTL II, Lost in Week 9

Coach: Jon Wiemers (2^nd year)

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Projected Record: 2-6, Seventh in AVCTL II (0-6)

3 Key Players:

Cevin Clark, 5-11, 180, QB, Sr.

Brice Nittler, 5-11, 200, LB, Sr.

Tryee Watkins, 5-11, 180, RB, Sr.

Eisenhower’s Justin Moore breaks two Goddard defenders to score the first touchdown of the Class 5A football quarterfinal. (Nov. 10, 2017) — Eisenhower’s Justin Moore breaks two Goddard defenders to score the first touchdown of the Class 5A football quarterfinal. (Nov. 10, 2017) Brian Hayes Brian Hayes

Class 5A, AVCTL II

2017 Record: 5-6 (Key win: Andvoer, 35-21; Key loss: Goddard, 28-13)

2017 Finish: Second in AVCTL II, Lost in Sectional

Coach: Marc Marinelli (7th year)

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Projected Record: 7-1, First in AVCTL II (5-1)

3 Key Players:

Stu Habbart, 6-4, 285, OL, Sr.

Parker Wenzel, 5-8, 175, RB, Jr.

Nic Cinotto, 6-0, 175, DB, Sr.

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Goddard made it to the Class 5A semifinals in 2017. This season, the Lions will drop to 4A. — Goddard made it to the Class 5A semifinals in 2017. This season, the Lions will drop to 4A. Fernando Salazar The Wichita Eagle

Class 4A, AVCTL II

2017 Record: 11-1 (Key win: Derby 50-20, ; Key loss: Carroll, 29-17)

2017 Finish: First in AVCTL II, Lost in Sub-State (Class 5A)

Coach: Tom Beason (1^st year)

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Projected Record: 7-1, Second in AVCTL II (5-1)

3 Key Players:

Ben Bannister, 5-10, 175, RB, Sr.

Kam’Ron Gonzalez, 5-10, 220, LB, Sr.

Dhimani Butler, 5-11, 220, LB, Jr.

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Maize South’s Nolan Veenis (84) hauls in a pass against Buhler in the fourth quarter as they try to mount a final drive. Maize South came up short and lost to Buhler 17-14 at Maize South Friday. (Sept. 22, 2017) — Maize South’s Nolan Veenis (84) hauls in a pass against Buhler in the fourth quarter as they try to mount a final drive. Maize South came up short and lost to Buhler 17-14 at Maize South Friday. (Sept. 22, 2017) Fernando Salazar The Wichita Eagle

Class 5A, AVCTL II

2017 Record: 9-2 (Key win: McPherson, 9-0; Key loss: McPherson 28-7)

2017 Finish: Second in AVCTL III, Lost in Sectional (Class 4A-Division I)

Coach: Brent Pfeifer (9^th year)

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Projected Record: 6-2, Third in AVCTL II (4-2)

3 Key Players:

Nolan Veenis, 6-4, 175, WR, Sr.

Corey Minks, 5-8, 165, WR, Sr.

Zach Saville, 6-2, 300, DT, Jr.

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Valley Center’s Dalton Cross — Valley Center’s Dalton Cross @VCFB/Twitter

Class 5A, AVCTL II

2017 Record: 5-4 (Key win: Campus, 21-20; Key loss: Andover, 29-27)

2017 Finish: Fourth in AVCTL II, Lost in Week 9

Coach: Scott L’Ecuyer (1^st year)

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Projected Record: 2-6, Sixth in AVCTL II (2-4)

3 Key Players:

Larry Wilson, 5-7, 175, RB/DB, Sr.

Brennan Ricks, 5-10, 215, DL, Sr.

Zach Williams, 6-4, 185, WR/DB, Sr.

This story was originally published August 13, 2018 at 1:00 PM.