Football players recognized with all-league honors
Sunflower League football players gain all-league recognition
Football players review plays at the game against Free State on Oct. 21. LHS received many all-league awards from the Sunflower League in November.
December 13, 2016
Several LHS football players earned Sunflower League all-league honors last month.
First team football players include:
Jacob Unruh, senior
What was your most memorable play this season?
“In the last game against Shawnee Mission North, I had a sack that the guy lost 20 yards on. It’s a play that I won’t ever forget individually.”
What was it like being a senior on the team? Did you have more leadership?
“I’ve been a type of leader since my sophomore year, but this year I was probably one of the main leaders of the team. I could speak out to everyone and they knew that I wanted the best for them. They all listened to me and they would understand what I needed from them every game.”
Senior Jacob Unruh watches the game on Sept. 23.
What did you enjoy most about this season?
“The team this season was breaking past that limit where everyone thought we were going to be a bad team. We stepped ourselves up and became a better theme throughout the season.”
Who do you give credit to for helping you get this far in football and why?
“I credit the underclassmen and also my coaches because without them I wouldn’t be the player I am today. They made me feel like I needed to keep going and get better at the sport so I credit them more than anyone in the world.”
What emotions ran through you when you found out you made sunflower league?
“I was a little nervous because I was actually selected as one of the guys. At the same time I felt proud and really happy because my dream was to be on the sunflower league team and I finally did it. It was a very emotional time.”
Trey Moore, senior
What was your most memorable play this season?
“My most memorable play was when we played against Free State and I scored a 60 yard touchdown.”
Senior Trey Moore makes a play on Oct. 29.
What was it like being a senior on the team? Did you have more leadership?
“Yes, definitely a lot more leadership both physically and vocally. I just took everything seriously and tried to teach by example.”
What did you enjoy most about this season?
“Getting close with the brothers on the field and getting to play my last season at LHS.”
Who do you give credit to for helping you get this far in football and why?
“The whole LHS football coaching staff. They do a great job.”
Cole Brungardt, senior
Tell me about a highlight for the season.
“The first playoff game against Blue Valley West was a lot of fun because we scored so many points so fast.”
Senior Cole Brungardt kicks at the football game on Oct. 29.
What was it like to be named first team?
“I thought it was pretty cool and it was a cool award. I was just thankful to have good teammates and good coached who could help me through it along the way. It just shows that hard work pays off.”
What will you remember most about the season?
“I will remember all my teammates and coaches and the bonds that we had throughout the season. Winning games was a lot of fun as well.”
What will you miss?
“I will just really miss not being able to play on Friday nights. I’ll really miss playing under those lights.”
Kobe Buffalomeat, senior
What was it like being a senior on the team? Did you have more leadership?
“Stepping up and showing those younger guys how to carry themselves,show them how to act right, and play the LHS way.”
Senior Kobe Buffalomeat (76) leads the team in stretches at the football game on Oct. 29.
What did you enjoy most about this season?
“Everyone got along well and the coaches were cool.”
Who do you give credit to for helping you get this far in football and why?
“Coach Res [Jamie Resseguie].”
What emotions ran through you when you found out you made sunflower league?
“I was pretty happy and I was excited because I didn’t think I was going to get first team.”
Second team football players include:
Clarence King, sophomore
Tell me about a highlight from the season.
“The last game when I scored my first touchdown. It was pretty exciting.”
What was it like to be named second team all league?
“It’s a big deal for me because I didn’t expect to get that.”
What will you remember most about this season?
“All the players on this team and just how they wanted to win every game. It was important to know.”
What do you look forward to next season?
“It should be an even better season next year.”
Dante Jackson, junior
What was your biggest accomplishment this season?
“I’d probably say getting second team is my biggest accomplishment.”
What are you looking forward to next season?
“I’m looking forward to winning a lot of games.”
What is your favorite memory?
“The Shawnee Mission West game when we blew them out. That was a good game forsure.”
What are your emotions about making the Sunflower League?
“I feel like I could have done better. I definitely wanted first team because that’s always the goal, but I’m happy.”
Senior James Reeder, who made second team, could not be reached for comment.
Honorable Mentions include: B.J. Hurry (senior), Erin Shackelford (senior), Kevin Nichols (senior), Mark Greene (senior), Santino Gee (senior), Ekow Boye-Doe (junior), Jacob Mills (junior), Jalen Dudley (junior), Kristian Russell (junior), Eric Galbreath (sophomore)
