Features

One week out, more top performer profiles

*Our apologies for the timing of this third combine recap, it's taken hours of research to find complete and accurate information about these athletes. One more recap is scheduled for early next week.
Athletes receive instruction on how to complete the standing broad jump test at last Saturday's Sharp Performance Combine. (Photo by Rayne Schmidtberger)

Ellis, Gray post great days at SP Combine

The annual Sharp Performance Free Athletic Testing Combine returned to Salina April 17th after coronavirus concerns led to the cancellation of the free combine last spring. Dozens of athletes traveled to USD #305 District Stadium to test despite the cold temperatures and overcast skies.
Hutch Trinity athlete Walt Gray - who will play football and attend school at Bishop Carroll this fall - is interviewed by Chet Kuplen and Bethany Bowman of Sports in Kansas at Saturday's Sharp Performance Combine. (Photo by Rayne Schmidtberger)

Athletes brave elements at free SP Combine

The annual Sharp Performance Free Athletic Testing Combine returned to Salina April 17th after coronavirus concerns led to the cancellation of the free combine last spring. Dozens of athletes traveled to USD #305 District Stadium to test despite the cold temperatures and overcast skies.
The 2021 Free Sharp Performance Combine was held at USD #305 District Stadium in Salina, Saturday, April 17th, with dozens of Kansas athletes tested in a professional combine format. (Photo by Rayne Schmidtberger)

Welcome Back Spring Sports

Just as we edged closer to the start of spring sports last season the world was thrown into chaos. A virus spread like wildfire around the globe and in mid-March led to the cancellation of not only the partially completed state basketball tournament, but also the entire spring sports season.

SP Combine Series connects athletes with opportunities

*Due to coronavirus restrictions and facilities availability the original Sharp Performance Combine Series schedule now include the following events: FREE COMBINE: April 17th, Salina, KS ($0 entry fee) SHOWCASE: May 1st, Wichita, KS ($75 entry fee) TOP PROSPECT: June 4th, Salina, KS (invite...
Norton's Christien Hawks (far left) and Coffeyville's Darell Jones (far right) were just two of the many athletes who reaped the rewards of competing in Jake Sharp's (center) Combine Series last summer. (Photos: L-Everett Royer; C-Everett Royer; R-John Baetz)

6-Man Top 6: Adan Granillo

In early January, Kansas Pregame contacted 6-Man football coaches in an effort to name a first ever Top 6 team of seniors in Kansas. The results are in and here are the Top 6 players in Kansas as voted on by the coaches.
6-Man Top 6: Adan Granillo (Photo: Everett Royer, KSportsImages.com)

6-Man Top 6: Wade Rush

In early January, Kansas Pregame contacted 6-Man football coaches in an effort to name a first ever Top 6 team of seniors in Kansas. The results are in and here are the Top 6 players in Kansas as voted on by the coaches.
6-man Top 6: Wade Rush (Photo: Everett Royer, KSportsImages.com)

6-Man Top 6: Drew Schields

In early January, Kansas Pregame contacted 6-Man football coaches in an effort to name a first ever Top 6 team of seniors in Kansas. The results are in and here are the Top 6 players in Kansas as voted on by the coaches.
6-Man Top 6: Drew Schields (Photo: Everett Royer, KSportsImages.com)
Subscribe to Features