By Angela Brunk

Coach: JEFF SCHIBI 

Record: 2-7

Parsons High School football team, coached by Jeff Schibi, is ready for the 2025 season. Coach Schibi has been at Parsons for six years and is coaching with assistants Devin Martinez, Raheeme Dumas, LaKaito Barr-Miller, Ivory Kelly, and Doug Billingsly. Coach Schibi shared with Vype Magazine how excited the team was to put last season behind them and step out on the field with a clean slate. The team is coming in with more experience and depth this year, going into the season. Already giving the team a boost, it needs for the start of the season.

OFFENSE

The culture of the football program in Parsons has had some redefinition over the offseason. During weights this summer, Coach Schibi has been particularly proud of the team and believes it will make a difference this season. On the offensive side, six starters will return to play as Vikings this year. These include Running Back Chandler Hentzen (5-9, 190, Sr), Tight End Sean O’Banion (6-3, 240, Sr), Wing Connor Largent (6-2, 220, Sr), Wide Receiver Wyatt Schultz (5-8, 140, Sr), Running Back Da’Karyi Jones (6-0, 200, Jr), and Offensive Lineman Xander Gabbert (5-11, 280, So).

DEFENSE

The defensive line is in good shape, with many of the linemen returning with experience. If all stay healthy for the season, this is an area Coach Schibi believes the team will shine. There are also six starters returning to play for the Vikings this season. These include Strong Safety Chandler Hentzen (5-9, 190, Sr), Defensive End Brelin Summers (6-1, 190, Sr), Linebacker Connor Largent (6-2, 220, Sr), Cornerback Wyatt Shultz (5-8, 140, Sr), Defensive Lineman Sean O’Banion (6-3, 240, Sr), and Defensive Lineman Lee Quinzy (5-11, 210, Sr).

9-5 – vs. Labette County

9-12 – at Fort Scott
 9-20 – at KC Christ Prep
 9-26 – vs. Baxter Springs
 10-3 – at Frontenac

10-10 – vs. Neodesha
 10-17 – at Atchison
 10-24 – vs. Columbus