Coach Gleason and Kris Harding II
Coach: CLETE FRAZELL
Record: 8-3
OFFENSE
The Chanute Blue Comets are coming off another strong season, and head coach Clete Frazell believes the pieces are in place for another run. Entering his 21st year in coaching and 7th as head coach, Frazell is optimistic about the team’s mix of experience and competition.
“The 2025 Chanute HS team has some talented offensive and defensive line players returning that should be a strong point for this team along with a talented senior quarterback in Kris Harding II,” said Frazell. “The skill positions will be filled with new faces. Some promising upperclassmen and talented younger players will allow for the most competition we have had here in a while to break into the lineup.”
Harding II returns under center to lead the offense, bringing valuable leadership and experience to the huddle. The line protecting him features proven players like Peyton Anderson, Brady Alonzo, Durk Hanna, and Stephen Watson. Running lanes will be opened for backs like Asher Love and Jalen Duncan, with Gage Cummings, Jacob Thompson, and Logan Axelson providing targets in the passing game.
Frazell also noted the importance of developing chemistry quickly. “New leadership will have to develop,” he said. “It is going to be fun to see the progress this group makes in the offseason.”
DEFENSE
The defensive front should be a major asset with Anderson, Alonzo, Hanna, and Watson anchoring the trenches. Love, Kemper Manly, and Axelson return to the linebacker corps, while Cummings, Thompson, and Duncan patrol the secondary. Several newcomers, including Bo Small, Kysen Seamster, and Kasen Audiss, are expected to push for playing time.
Frazell believes that if the team continues to improve, they could be dangerous in the SEK League and beyond. “If it all goes right this team could find themselves in the hunt for another league championship and playoff run,” he said.
9-5 – vs. Augusta
9-12 – vs. Coffeyville
9-19 – at McPherson
9-26 – at Nemaha Central
10-3 – vs. Independence
10-11 – at Fort Scott
10-17 – at Pittsburg
10-24 – at Labette
