Coaches throughout Kansas recognized football players across the Allen County area as part of the 2025 Kansas High School Activities Association all-state honorees.
Although Marmaton Valley senior quarterback Tyler Lord may be remembered for what he did with his arm, area coaches recognized him as Allen County’s all-state second-team selection for his work as a defensive back. 
Lord had a team-leading six interceptions, was fourth in the tackles with 45 and tied junior defensive end Dagan Barney, an all-state honorable mention, for fourth in solo tackles with 14.
Iola High School junior Kale Pratt was the most ubiquitous name in the KSHSAA 3A all-state honorees.
Pratt was an all-state honorable mention as a linebacker and for his work on special teams.
Defensively, Pratt was one of Iola’s leading tacklers for the rebuilding program. He also showed his versatility. When not scoring touchdowns as a rotational running back and quarterback, Pratt was adding extra points to the scoreboard as a kicker.
He was also a constant threat for an onside kick and often pitted opponents inside their own 20-yard line as a punter.
In the 2A division Humboldt High School received two selections. Senior quarterback/defensive back Mason Sterling received an honorable mention. Despite breaking his leg in week 6, Sterling tallied an astounding 37 tackles and 21 solo tackles while heading up the rebuilding Cubs. He also registered three passing touchdowns for 240 yards and was on pace for a 1,000 rushing season with 627 yards and nine touchdowns.
Senior Mark McCullough received an honorable mention for his work on both the offensive and defensive line.
When not providing space on the edge or locking down his quarterback’s blindside, McCullough provided reliable passing protection for the run-heavy Cubs. He was also a force on the defensive line, racking up 24 total tackles, was second for the Cubs in tackles for a loss with 10 and had 17 solo tackles.
Marmaton Valley had the most selections of any Allen County team with six players making the list.
Protecting Lord this season were honorable mentions senior center Mason Ferguson and Barney. 
Barney tallied 48 tackles, 16 solo and a team-leading 15 tackles for a loss. Three of those tackles behind the lines were for sacks. Ferguson had 27 tackles, 10 solo, and two sacks.
Lord’s top target was another honorable mention in senior receiver/defensive back Todd Stevenson. He had 45 receptions for 752 yards and 14 touchdowns. Stevenson also rushed for 276 yards and three touchdowns. Defensively, Stevenson had 28 tackles, and was third in solo tackles with 19.
Honorable mention running back Cooper Scharff tied Stevenson for second in interceptions with three each. But Scharff received recognition for his efforts at running back.
Scharff averaged more than 11 yards per carry while racking up 814 yards and 18 touchdowns.
