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Meet the Editor – Al Pickett

Q: Tell us a little about yourself and your history with sports journalism. I grew up in the small town of Council Grove, Kansas, and graduated with a degree in journalism and mass communications from Kansas State University. I played sports in high school and always planned to be a radio play-by-play announcer. That is what I did for the first eight years of my career in ... Read More

District 7-2A Division I Football Season Outlook: Bangs, Coleman

(Photo courtesy of Big Country Preps) First Look Feature: Our 2026 digital preview series covers all 29 Big Country high school sports programs ahead of kickoff on August 28. Pick up the print issue of Varsity Preview on newsstands now, or subscribe to get each issue delivered straight to your mailbox! Bangs Bangs enters the 2026 season looking ... Read More

District 7-1A Division I Football Season Outlook: Baird

(Photo courtesy of Coach Jeremy Kirk) First Look Feature: Our 2026 digital preview series covers all 29 Big Country high school sports programs ahead of kickoff on August 28. Pick up the print issue of Varsity Preview on newsstands now, or subscribe to get each issue delivered straight to your mailbox! Baird enters the 2026 season with plans to ... Read More

District 6-2A Division II Football Season Outlook: Haskell

(Photo courtesy of Haskell Athletic Booster Club) First Look Feature: Our 2026 digital preview series covers all 29 Big Country high school sports programs ahead of kickoff on August 28. Pick up the print issue of Varsity Preview on newsstands now, or subscribe to get each issue delivered straight to your mailbox! Head coach Creighton Henderson ... Read More