Luedke is a senior. Placed 3rd in 4A state as a freshman (lost to Pelz of Clearwater in the semis); 2nd as a sophomore (lost to Earl Jones of Coffeyville); and 2nd as a junior (lost to Emery McReynolds of Columbus). Colby is 4A.

Drennan of Minneapolis, Engelbert of Beloit, Pyle of Sabetha and Johnson of Norton are all 3-2-1A. Drennan, Engelbert and Johnson will be in the same regional.