Hanover and Axtell Dominate 2025 Twin Valley League 8-Man All-League Selections

Following a historic season that saw the end of one of the longest winning streaks in Kansas high school football history, the Twin Valley League (TVL) has released its 2025 8-Man All-League selections. As expected, the list is heavily populated by the league’s two heavyweights: the Hanover Wildcats and the Axtell Eagles.

The 2025 season was defined by the power struggle between these two programs. Hanover, having snapped Axtell’s 58-game winning streak and four-year state title reign earlier this year, saw their on-field success translated into individual accolades.

Leading the charge for the Wildcats is junior standout Kadrick Cohorst, who secured First Team honors as a Skill player on Offense and a Defensive Back. He is joined by teammates Tanner Bruna (Line) and Eli Heiman (Line), who anchored the trenches for Hanover, earning First Team distinctions on both sides of the ball.

Despite their title streak ending, the Axtell Eagles proved they remain a premier force in the state. Axtell’s Wyatt Detweiler and Colin Shaughnessy were unanimous choices for First Team Skill and Defensive Back positions. In the trenches, Axtell’s Logan Sandman earned First Team honors on both the offensive and defensive lines.

While the two powerhouses commanded the majority of the spots, individual brilliance shone through elsewhere in the league. Frankfort’s Wes Anderson and Fred Rosquist broke up the duopoly, earning First Team selections on both offense and defense. Similarly, Linn’s Dylan Ohlde represented the Bulldogs as a two-way First Team selection.

The depth of the league was further highlighted in the Honorable Mention and Second Team lists, which featured strong representation from Clifton-Clyde and Washington County, showcasing the TVL’s reputation as one of the toughest 8-man football leagues in Kansas.

🏈 Offense Selections

TeamPositionPlayerGradeSchool
1st TeamSkillWes Anderson12Frankfort
1st TeamSkillKadrick Cohorst11Hanover
1st TeamSkillLandon Schmitz12Axtell
1st TeamSkillWyatt Detweiler11Axtell
1st TeamSkillBraylon Meyn12Hanover
1st TeamSkillColin Shaughnessy12Axtell
1st TeamSkillDylan Ohlde12Linn
1st TeamLineTanner Bruna12Hanover
1st TeamLineLogan Sandman11Axtell
1st TeamLineFred Rosquist12Frankfort
2nd TeamSkillGreyson Ohlde11Linn
2nd TeamSkillAlec Jueneman12Hanover
2nd TeamSkillJoseph Fahey12Clifton Clyde
2nd TeamSkillHenry Ketter11Frankfort
2nd TeamSkillGavin LeDuc12Washington Co.
2nd TeamSkillCooper Bruna10Hanover
2nd TeamLineEli Heiman12Hanover
2nd TeamLineMichael Peterson11Washington Co.
2nd TeamLineCesar Alvarado11Linn
2nd TeamLineNate Irvine12Blue Valley

🛡️ Defense Selections

TeamPositionPlayerGradeSchool
1st TeamBackColin Shaughnessy12Axtell
1st TeamBackWyatt Detweiler11Axtell
1st TeamBackCooper Bruna10Hanover
1st TeamBackWes Anderson12Frankfort
1st TeamBackDylan Ohlde12Linn
1st TeamBackKadrick Cohorst11Hanover
1st TeamLineTanner Bruna12Hanover
1st TeamLineLogan Sandman11Axtell
1st TeamLineFred Rosquist12Frankfort
1st TeamLineEli Heiman12Hanover
2nd TeamBackHunter Kickhaefer11Hanover
2nd TeamBackLandon Schmitz12Axtell
2nd TeamBackBraylon Meyn12Hanover
2nd TeamBackHenry Ketter11Frankfort
2nd TeamBackBrody Sedlacek11Hanover
2nd TeamBackGavin LeDuc12Washington Co.
2nd TeamBackGage LeClair12Clifton Clyde
2nd TeamLineJames Jarvis12Clifton Clyde
2nd TeamLineMichael Peterson11Washington Co.
2nd TeamLineKonner Chandler11Washington Co.

🏅 Honorable Mention

(Listed by School; Not position specific)

PlayerGradeSchool
Joe Lybarger11Axtell
Riley Hasenkamp11Axtell
Lucas Talbot12Axtell
Tenton Benne11Clifton Clyde
Kyzler Damman11Clifton Clyde
Emitt Tiemeyer10Clifton Clyde
Ryan LeClair10Clifton Clyde
Porter Colvin12Frankfort
Conrad Winter10Linn
Zac Hiltgen12Linn
Gatlin Waillbrandt11Washington Co.

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