2024 Senior Spotlights
Name: Quin Myers #1
Position: Wide Receiver
Parents: Mike and Brandi Myers
Activities: Football
Future Plans: Play football and study business
Cherished Moment from BVW Football: Sharing the field with my brother last year
Note of Thanks: I’d like to thank all of the coaches at Blue Valley West and Coach Malone for pushing me to be better on and off the field. I’d like to thank my family for always being there for me and supporting me. And a shout out to all my teammates for the memories we’ve created.
Advice to Younger Classmen: Take it all in, it goes by quick!
Fun Fact : My favorite food is donuts
Position: Cornerback/Wide Receiver
Parents: Sean and Kim Goodale
Activities: Football and basketball
Future Plans: Attend the University of Kansas
Cherished Moment from BVW Football: Expierencing my first win as a starter and celebrating in the locker room with all my friends postgame
Note of Thanks: Thank you to my parents for always pushing me to be my best and supporting me, and to my coaches for showing me how to be a better version of myself everyday.
Advice to Younger Classmen: Find a way to be involved and don’t take it for granted.
Fun Fact : I love to snowboard
Name: Sam Clay #4
Position: Inside LB
Parents: Sandra and Dave
Activities: Football and Golf
Future Plans: Own my own real estate investment firm
Cherished Moment from BVW Football: walking out on the field before a game
Note of Thanks: thanks for my parents, friends and coaches for pushing me through the ups and downs.
Advice to Younger Classmen: Take it all in because it goes by fast.
Fun Fact about : I enjoy playing golf
Name: Jack Cook #5
Position: Linebacker/Tight End
Parents: Patrick & Lori Cook
Activities: Football + Track & Field
Future Plans: Play college football and major in business
Cherished Moment from BVW Football: Being able to spend my first varsity season with some of the guys that I grew up with like Zach Darche and Jack Schneider and going on a playoff run that year.
Note of Thanks: Thank you Mom & Dad for always helping me when I needed support. And coaches & teachers thank you for allowing me to be myself.
Advice to Younger Classmen: Enjoy all the time you have with your peers now because it will all be over before you know it.
Fun Fact: I’m a nationally ranked pool basketball player.
Name: Wayne Carter Jr. #6
Position: Running Back
Parents: Dionne & Wayne Carter
Activities: Football
Future Plans: Play college football
Cherished Moment from BVW Football: My favorite moment is scoring a touchdown at running back and wide receiver in the same game.
Note of Thanks: I would love to thank my parents for making sure I am always in good health and doing anything to make my dreams come true. They are my biggest supporters and have spent countless nights and money on me.
Advice to Younger Classmen: Play football because you love the sport and the environment not because you feel obligated. Always work your hardest even when no one is watching.
Fun Fact: I can solve a rubik’s cube in under 1.30 seconds.
Name: Sam Shelton #9
Position: Wide Receiver
Parents: Justin and Tara Shelton
Activities: Football, Baseball, NHS
Future Plans: Play college baseball
Cherished Moment from BVW Football: Beating Olathe North my sophomore year.
Note of Thanks: I would like to thank my coaches and teammates for always pushing me to be a better player and person.
Advice to Younger Classmen: Keep working hard even when you don’t want to. It’s worth it to play on Friday nights.
Fun Fact: I am a huge KState fan.
Name: Tate Nagy #11
Position: QB
Parents: Stacey Nagy Matt Nagy
Activities: Football basketball and golf
Future Plans: Play college football
Cherished Moment from BVW football: Walking out on the field everytime with senior defense that took took me in as a sophomore
Note of Thanks: Thanks to all the coaches that showed up and were there for the team every day.
Advice to Younger Classmen: Soak it all in and have fun with your friends whether it’s practice or a game.
Fun Fact : I can do a backflip
Position: kicker
Parents: Kendra Svoboda and Anthony Svoboda
Activities: Soccer and Football
Future Plans: Play either college football or soccer and major in physical therapy with a minor in Special Education.
Cherished Moment from BVW Football: Walking out on the field for my first time.
Note of Thanks: Thank you to my parents for allowing me to do what I like and always being there when ever I need help. Thank you to all of my coaches and teachers that have helped me get to who I am today. Big shout out coach Farnz for making me faster and stronger during the off season.
Advice to Younger Classmen: Try different classes, that new calls might turn into what you want to do when your older.
Fun Fact: I’ve broken every finger playing soccer.
Name: Drew Ely #16
Position: QB
Parents: Joe and Melissa Ely
Activities: Football, NHS, Science NHS, Freshman Mentors, and The Spot
Future Plans: Attend the University of Kansas and study Finance.
Cherished Moment from BVW Football: Team dinners with my friends and being able to play under the lights in front of and with all my friends.
Note of Thanks: Thank you to my parents for sticking with me through every step of my journey, and thank you to my coaches for pushing me to become not only the best athlete I can be, but the best man I can be.
Advice to Younger Classmen: Find joy in the little things because you’ll realize later how important they were. Also cherish every moment, because they go by quickly.
Fun Fact: I’m a karaoke legend at Freddy T’s
Name: Brayden Johnson #17
Position: Corner/Defensive back
Parents: Randy and Mindy Johnson
Activities: Football and Golf
Future Plans: Attend University of Kansas
Cherished Moment from BVW Football: Having team dinners with my teammates.
Note of Thanks: Thank you to all the upper classmen before me in what they have taught me and also special thanks to all the coaches!
Advice to Younger Classmen: 4 years is faster than you think so enjoy the little things!
Fun Fact: I enjoy wake surfing!
Name: Tate Miller #21
Position: Cornerback/Running Back
Parents: Ryan and Shauna Miller
Activities: Football, Basketball, Track, NHS
Future Plans: Study engineering at K-State
Cherished Moment from BVW Football: Getting to play in front of big crowds with all my friends on Friday nights.
Note of Thanks: Thanks to my dad for coaching me throughout the years and pushing me to be my best. Thank you mom for always supporting me no matter what. And thanks to all my coaches who have turned me into a better man over the past few years.
Advice to Younger Classmen: Have fun with it and enjoy this time that you have with your friends because it goes by really fast.
Fun Fact: I’m a famous Tiktoker (@allstar.clpz)
Name: Jake Gaskill #22
Position: Safety
Parents: Jeremy and Bree Gaskill
Activities: Football, Track & Field, NHS
Future Plans: Attend the University of Kansas
Cherished Moment from BVW Football: Being able to play alongside my friends on Friday nights.
Note of Thanks: Thank you to my parents and all the coaches for the amazing support throughout my highschool career. I would specifically like to thank Coach Cat for the countless hours of encouragement during my injury.
Advice to Younger Classmen: Take advantage of all the opportunities you are exposed to.
Fun Fact: I was born in Chicago
Name: Som Javia #29
Position: Safety
Parents: Ketan & Vaishali Javia
Activities: Football, Track & Field, Wrestling
Future Plans: Attend Kansas University and major in Computer Science
Cherished Moment from BVW Football: Team Dinner with the Seniors and game day locker rooms.
Note of Thanks: I want to thank all of the coaches for helping me not only develop as an athlete but as well as a person. Thank you Coach Korek for giving me opportunities to make myself better everyday, Thank you Coach Cat for teaching me and the team on what it means to be a man in life. I also want to thank family, friends, and God for the support they have given me throughout the years in High School.
Advice to Younger Classmen: Respect All. Fear Nothing.
Fun Fact: I have over 50 cousins in India.
Name: Jack Sells #30
Position: ILB
Parents: John & Monica Sells
Activities: Football, baseball, NHS
Future Plans: play college baseball and study to be a dentist
Cherished Moment from BVW Football: First ever drive on varsity getting a strip sack against Southwest.
Note of Thanks: First I want to thank God for blessing me with such amazing opportunities in life. Next I’d like to thank my coaches for always pushing me to be my best. And most importantly I’d like to thank my parents for their continued love and support and for being my biggest fans.
Advice to Younger Classmen: Persevere and work hard when times are tough because eventually you’ll get an opportunity and when the opportunity comes, take advantage and don’t look back.
Fun Fact: I started playing tackle football in second grade and I can solve a Rubiks cube
Name: Ben McDavid #33
Position: DE
Parents: Kathleen and Ben McDavid
Activities: Football, Wrestling, Track & Field
Future Plans: Go into the Physical Therapy field and open a gym
Cherished Moment from BVW Football: Sophomore year against Olathe north in the terrible weather and we won when we were the underdogs.
Note of Thanks: Thanks to all of the coaches that have helped me develop as a better athlete. Thank you to Coach Cat for making me a better man. Thanks to Coach Wood for teaching toughness and how to be a strong individual. Thanks to Coach Koerk for always being there for the team and making us do hard things that will benefit us in the future.
Advice to Younger Classmen: Football is a gift, don’t take it for granted.
Fun Fact: I’ve played year around sports for the past 7 years
Name: Jack North #35
Position: Safety
Parents: Annie and Ryan north
Activities: Football and Track & Field
Future Plans: Attend the University of Kansas and study business.
Cherished Moment from BVW Football: Team dinners and being able to play alongside my Friends.
Note of Thanks: Thank you to my parents for everything you have done for me! Also thank you to all of my coaches!
Advice to Younger Classmen: If you work hard good things will happen and you will find your way onto the field.
Fun Fact: I like to golf and fish in my free time.
Name: Thaddeus Foley #37
Position: DE
Parents: Robert & Elizabeth Foley
Activities: Football and Track & Field
Future Plans: Study business at Kansas University and pursue a career in business.
Cherished Moment from BVW Football: Going through the Hard workouts with friends i’ve known my whole life.
Note of Thanks: Thank you to my parents for always pushing me to be my best. Thank you to my coaches and teammates for always helping me improve.
Advice to Younger Classmen: Jump at every opportunity that comes your way.
Fun Fact: I’m a back to back Blue Valley Rec Champion for Wab Prep.
Name: Parker Sparks #46
Position: DB
Parents: John and Lindsay Moore
Activities: Football and Track
Future Plans: Undecided
Cherished Moment from BVW Football: celebrating with the team in the locker room after a win
Note of Thanks: Thank you to my coaches and my family for always supporting me
Advice to Younger Classmen: Have fun and take time to enjoy it because it goes by fast
Name: Cameron Layton #47
Position: Superback
Parents: Tad and Heather Layton
Activities: Football, Track and Field, Band, Eagle Scout, Fellowship of Christian Students
Future Plans: Attend Creighton University to study Biology on a pre-dental track
Cherished Moment from BVW Football: Seeing so many students come together on a Friday night to support our team.
Note of Thanks: I would like to thank my family, my teammates, and my coaches for pushing me to be the best version of myself possible.
Advice to Younger Classmen: Stay involved in the activities you enjoy and always work hard. You may get busy, but you will not regret it in the long run.
Fun Fact: I have done a 54 inch standing box jump.
Name: Jack Smith #50
Position: OL
Parents: Ken and Jill Smith
Activities: Football, Track & Field, Band
Future Plans: Attend college and study engineering
Cherished Moment from BVW Football: Experiencing the team’s’ deep playoff run my Freshman year.
Note of Thanks: Thanks to Coach Koerk, Harrison, and Fritch for your encouragement and advice about football and life. I also appreciate my parents’ support throughout the years.
Advice to Younger Classmen: Challenge yourself and your teammates to always go the extra mile.
Fun Fact:I am an uncle.
Name: Henry Tomas #51
Position: ILB
Parents: Nathan & Angie Tomas
Activities: Football & Track
Future Plans: Attend Pitt State, major in Automotive Tech
Cherished Moment from BVW Football: Nothing compares to the energy & being in the locker room after win!
Note of Thanks: Thank you to the coaches for all their time, work and patience. I appreciate your help as I have grown up and learned through football and life. Thank you to my family for always supporting me.
Advice to Younger Classmen: Don’t take anything for granted, enjoy the ride, it goes by quick!
Fun Fact: I enjoy doing graffiti art and I have been commissioned to do art on a car, clothing, buildings and more.
Name: Ethan Wiley #55
Position: OL
Parents: Ted & Kathy Wiley
Activities: football, track, NHS
Future Plans: attend college & develop a career in sports management
Cherished Moment from BVW Football: Team dinners and hanging out with teammates
Note of Thanks: Thank you to the coaches for helping me grow and mature as a person and player. Thanks to my family for always giving me support.
Advice to Younger Classmen: The first day is always the hardest. And clean your locker!
Fun Fact: Not fun but interesting – I’ve had a broken arm 3 times (all in different places).
Name: AJ Roach #58
Position: OL
Parents: Noel and Tracy Roach
Activities: Football and Golf
Future Plans: Attend a four year university and study pre-med
Cherished Moment from BVW Football: Beating Olathe North in the rain my sophomore year.
Note of Thanks: Thank you to all the coaches for making these past four years so great. Also, thank you to my family for being a source of motivation and support throughout my football journey.
Advice to Younger Classmen: Attack everyday and cherish the moments that you have with these guys.
Fun Fact: My uncle is a broadway actor
Name: Sam Bay #72
Position: OL
Parents: Samuel and Jung Bay
Activities: Football, Wrestling, and Track
Future Plans: Attend KU and study Pre-Med
Cherished Moment from BVW Football: Team Dinners with all my friends before the games
Note of Thanks: I would like to thank the coaches for pushing me to get better everyday for the last 2 years, and I just want to thank my parents for encouraging and supporting me all thru my football journey.
Advice to Younger Classmen: Do your best in everything that you do because there are no re-do’s.
Fun Fact: I can do a cartwheel
Name: Trent Jones #73
Position: OL
Parents: Todd and Kim Jones
Activities: Football, Wrestling, Track
Future Plans: Attend KU and study in the medical field
Cherished Moment from BVW Football: Team dinners every Thursday and playing alongside my friends everyday
Note of Thanks: Thank you to my parents who always supported me through the years and all the coaches that helped me become a better football player and man.
Advice to Younger Classmen: Take it all in because it’s gone before you know it
Fun Fact: I enjoy fishing in my free time
Name: Lucas Burnett #76
Position: Left Guard
Parents: Amy Krause & Mike Burnett
Activities: Football, Wrestling, Track
Future Plans: Go to KU and study architecture
Cherished Moment from BVW Football: Winning first game of play-offs last year
Note of Thanks: I want to thank my parents, friends, coaches and teammates who have helped me achieve my goals in football and life.
Advice to Younger Classmen: Stick with it. It’s hard work but it’s worth it.
Fun Fact: I enjoy drawing in my free time.
Name: Luke Pardue #79
Position: DL
Parents: Craig & Heidi Pardue
Activities: Football & Track & Field
Future Plans: Study Accounting TBD
Cherished Moment from BVW Football: Getting to know and learn from the upperclassmen.
Note of Thanks: I want to thank all the coaches who have made me a better athlete and a better person over these four years. Thank you to my mom, dad and brother for encouraging me to push myself!
Advice to Younger Classmen: Don’t take your time for granted here because it goes by way too fast.
Fun Fact: I am a 3rd Degree Level 4 Black Belt in Taekwondo.
Name: Tyler Peterson #80
Position: TE/WR
Parents: Joe & Lori Peterson
Activities: Football, Basketball, Track & Field
Future Plans: TBD
Cherished Moment from BVW Football: Olathe North game in the freezing rain sophomore year
Note of Thanks: All the coaches throughout my 4 years at west.
Advice to Younger Classmen: Your time here isn’t unlimited so use it to the best while you can.
Fun Fact: I can do a backflip
Name: Kale Diezman #82
Position: Wide Receiver
Parents: Wayne & Tammy Diezman
Activities: Football
Future Plans: Attend Juco
Cherished Moment from BVW Football: Team dinners with my friends and playing on the field with them
Note of Thanks: Thank you to my parents and coaches for helping me develop as a better person and athlete
Advice to Younger Classmen: Cherish every single moment you get and don’t take advantage of it because it’ll be over sooner than later
Fun Fact: I like fishing
Name: Brody Nelson #98
Position: DE
Parents: Andy and Kristin Nelson
Activities: Football and Wrestling
Future Plans: Attend KU and Med School
Cherished Moment from BVW Football: Team dinners with all my friends and teammates
Note of Thanks: Thank you to my parents and all my coaches who’ve shaped me to becoming a better athlete and person
Advice to Younger Classmen: Time goes by faster than you think and you only get 4 years of highschool so you should make the most of it.
Name: Zaid Khmour #99
Position: Defensive Tackle
Parents: Muna Abuerreish and Ayman Khmour
Activities: Football, Wrestling, Track & Field, Band
Future Plans: Undecided
Cherished Moment from BVW Football: Team dinners and games with my friends and teammates