Humboldt High’s Sam Hull continued to rake in postseason honors for his work on the football field this fall.
The senior receiver, who led the Cubs with 814 yards receiving and nine touchdowns through the air, averaging more than 15 yards a catch, earned consensus all-state Class 2A recognition from the Wichita Eagle, Sports in Kansas and the Kansas State High School Activities Association.
Hull was joined on the first-team all-state squad by teammate Garren Goodner. The seniors led the Cubs to the Class 2A state quarterfinals before bowing out to eventual semifinalist Sabetha.
Hull also rushed for 128 yards and two more touchdowns. He also was dynamic on the defensive side, racking up 58 tackles, four sacks, two interceptions and two fumble recoveries.
SEVERAL OTHER standouts earned all-state honorable mention for their work, including a quintet of Iola High Mustangs in Class 3A.
Senior quarterback Landon Weide, who threw for 1,100 yards and 14 touchdowns and ran for 519 yards and five scores, earned honorable mention from all three outlets, as did senior lineman Danny Boeken, linebacker Ben Kerr and defensive back Tre Wilson.
Boeken was often½ the catalyst for Iola’s offense, with head coach David Daugharthy frequently gearing running plays behind the burly senior.
Kerr, meanwhile, led the Mustangs with 59 tackles, including four tackles for loss, from the linebacker position.
Wilson, a sophomore, wound up with 54 tackles, ranking second on the team, with three interceptions and two forced fumbles.
Drayden Reiter earned honorable mention from Sports in Kansas for his work at tight end, a remarkable feat because he only started playing the position at midseason.
While used primarily as a blocker, the senior also became a key receiver for the Mustangs, catching eight passes on the season with a touchdown.
A TRIO of Cub players earned all-state honorable mention.
Quarterback Blake Ellis earned recognition as quarterback from the Wichita Eagle, as an athlete from Sports in Kansas and as a back from KSHSAA. He threw for 1,558 yards, while rushing for 1,212 with a combined 33 touchdowns rushing or passing.
Running back Cole Mathes was recognized by all three outlets as well. He rushed for nine touchdowns and 784 yards. He also had 12 receptions for 136 yards and a touchdown.
Kyler Isbell was recognized by both the Eagle and KSHSAA for his work at linebacker. His 93 tackles led the Cubs. He also pulled in an interception.
