Some of the best and the brightest area prep athletes were given one more opportunity to represent their respective high schools one more time after they’ve graduated after being invited to various all-star games.
On Saturday, Marmaton Valley High’s Daniel Fewins and Crest High’s Jerry Rodriguez took part in the Kansas Eight Man-II All-Star Game in Beloit.
Fewins and Rodriguez were on the East Squad, which dropped a 28-14 decision to the West.
The East squad had a pair of familiar faces on the sidelines. Marmaton Valley head coach Max Mickunas and Crest head coach Nick McAnulty were tapped to be part of the eastern squad’s coaching staff.
Meanwhile, Humboldt’s Sam Hull and Crest’s Rogan Weir were in Wichita Wednesday for the KABC All-Star Game. Hull was on Team Power Blue, which prevailed, 14-5, over Team Navy Blue. Weir was on Team Navy Blue.
Hull will have one more all-star game, the Kansas Shrine Bowl June 29 in Emporia. Hull is an Emporia State football signee.