Zach Morford of Wichita Northwest was voted the Wichita Large School Player of the Year. Morford received over 11,500 votes, which was more than 30 percent of the overall vote.

“The feeling of having the most votes even when I wasn’t on the list to begin with was very remarkable,” said Morford, who was a write-in vote.

Morford, who was selected as a first team all-league linebacker, took great pride in being a playmaker for the Grizzlies.

“Some highlights from my senior year, I would have to say, was being a playmaker left and right side of the field while punishing teams that ran my way,” Morford said. “A memorable moment this year was coming out on my last home game opener against Bishop Carroll with a packed crowd while making big time plays in their backfield.”

Morford recorded 55 tackles, caused two fumbles (one he recovered) and then had two pass breakups. There was one particular game’s stats that stood out to him.

“A performance I won’t forget was our fourth game win against East High, 56-0,” Morford said. “I dominated their offense through out the game with seven solo tackles, ten total tackles, two TFL’s, one fumble recovery, one pass breakup, and a huge form tackle slam. I was rewarded as defense player of the game by the coaching staff.”

Next season, Morford is hopeful to continue his football or wrestling career while focusing on studying marketing.