By Matt Browning

Britton Forsythe of Maize South was voted the Wichita Large School Preseason Defensive Back of the Year. He received over 11,000 votes, which was 46 percent of the overall vote. “Being voted top defensive back alongside some great talent is an awesome feeling,” Forsythe said.

Last season, Forsythe had 42 tackles, five pass deflections, and two forced fumbles. He was a first team all-league selection. 

He and the Mavericks have big plans for the upcoming season. “This year our team’s number one goal is focusing on pushing ourselves the most we can day by day,” Forsythe said. “Personally, my number one goal is making sure I’m pushing and helping the team every way I can.”

Aside from football, Forsythe also is a wrestler, where he has gone to state the past three years. Outside of sports, Forsythe is involved in Fellowship of Christian Athletes and National Honor Society. He would like to major in business marketing and his college choice is undecided.