Darby Roper from Haven High School was chosen as the Hog Wild Performance of the Month for October. Roper finished with 363 all-purpose yards and five touchdowns in the Wildcats 46-43 win over Larned. He also recorded 8.5 tackles and an interception.

“I don’t really consider myself more of an offensive or defensive player,” Roper said. “Whatever side of the ball I’m on during the game is where I feel I should be. I love playing both ways.”

Roper feels like his talents make him one of the best players in the area, but he also recognizes that his teammates contribute significantly to his production.

“There are 11 guys out there that have to make things work,” Roper said. “Some of the other players that are at the top of our area are on my team, so to say I do any of this alone is just not true.”

At this time, Roper would like to play sports in college, but he is not sure which one or where that might be.

“My plans are undecided right now,” Roper said. “I’m just hoping to get looked at for football, basketball, or baseball. Whatever works best for me, really. I’m just trying to keep working and hopefully turn some heads.”