Which Douglas County area high school graduates will take part in games in the week starting Monday, Sept. 22?

Connor Gellender and Cole Watson

By M. S. Heath

Sep 19, 2025

During the week beginning Monday, Sept. 22, these former Douglas County area high school athletes will be in action.

Christian Jarrett

MNU Pioneers

5′11″ 170

Eudora High School

Hometown: Eudora

Next Game: vs. Missouri Baptist Spartans, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m.

Cole Watson

Lindenwood Lions

Sophomore

6′4″ 223

Lawrence High School

Hometown: Lawrence

Next Game: vs. Miami RedHawks, Saturday, Sept. 27, 3:30 p.m.

Connor Gellender

Washburn Ichabods

Junior

6′0″ 185

Lawrence High School

Hometown: Lawrence

Next Game: vs. Nebraska-Kearney Lopers, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m.

Jaiden Bender

Washburn Ichabods

Sophomore

6′4″ 205

Eudora High School

Hometown: Eudora

Next Game: vs. Nebraska-Kearney Lopers, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m.

Jaydon Brittingham

Bemidji State Beavers

Junior

6′4″ 245

Lawrence High School

Hometown: Lawrence

Next Game: vs. Minot State Beavers, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m.

Jaylen Parks

Missouri Western Griffons

Freshman

6′0″ 187

Lawrence High School

Hometown: Lawrence

Next Game: vs. Fort Hays State Tigers, Saturday, Sept. 27, 7 p.m.

Kale Hammerschmidt

Washburn Ichabods

Sophomore

5′9″ 180

Eudora High School

Hometown: Eudora

Next Game: vs. Nebraska-Kearney Lopers, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m.

Malik Berry

Appalachian State Mountaineers

Defensive lineman

Senior

6′4″ 290

Lawrence Free State High School

Hometown: Lawrence

Next Game: vs. Boise State Broncos, Saturday, Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m.

Noah Smith

Central Missouri Mules

Junior

6′3″ 330

Lawrence High School

Hometown: Lawrence

Next Game: vs. Missouri Southern State Lions, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m.

Porter Dannevik

Fort Hays State Tigers

Offensive lineman

Senior

6′3″ 300

Lawrence High School

Hometown: Lawrence

Next Game: vs. Missouri Western Griffons, Saturday, Sept. 27, 7 p.m.

Tai Newhouse

Tulsa Golden Hurricane

Junior

6′2″ 320

Lawrence Free State High School

Hometown: Lawrence

Next Game: vs. Tulane Green Wave, Saturday, Sept. 27, 3 p.m.

Tyler Soukhot

South Dakota Coyotes

Senior

5′9″ 180

Lawrence High School

Hometown: Lawrence

Next Game: vs. North Dakota State Bison, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m.

Tyrell Reed Jr.

Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks

Sophomore

5′10″ 210

Lawrence High School

Hometown: Topeka

Next Game: vs. Arkansas State Red Wolves, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2 p.m.

Zayne Nowak

Ottawa Braves

Junior

6′3″ 208

Baldwin High School

Hometown: Baldwin City

Next Game: vs. McPherson Bulldogs, Saturday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m.

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