Contributing writer
Goessel High School football coach Garrett Hiebert announced that five players received recognition by state organizations for their accomplishments this football season.
Senior Trey Schmidt, who handled the quarterbacking, kicking, and punting duties for the Bluebirds this year, was invited to play in the Kansas Eight Man Football Association All-Star Game in June. Senior receiver Nic Buller will join Schmidt at the All-Star Game, and Shane Goerzen has been invited as an alternate.
Other recognition
Kpreps.com All-District Team
Buller, 1st team tight end.
Goerzen, 1st team return specialist.
Brian Hiebert, 1st team guard, 1st team defensive line.
Schmidt, 1st team quarterback, 1st team linebacker, 1st team punter, 2nd team kicker.
Zach Showalter, 1st team tight end.
Wheat State League
Buller, 1st team.
Goerzen, 1st team.
Schmidt, 1st team.
Showalter, honorable mention.
Wichita Eagle and Topeka Capitol Journal
Buller, all-state tight end.
Schmidt, honorable mention quarterback.
Showalter, honorable mention tight end.
Goessel finished this season 5-1 in district games and lost to eventual state champions Baileyville B&B in their playoff game.