The Bucket List 9/25 by Coach Buckets
MidAmerica 7v7 Standouts
From 7v7 to Friday Night Lights, these athletes are turning offseason reps into Friday-night production.
2026 • QB • Brady Vodicka
Cherry Creek HS (Centennial, CO) • Team Full Gorilla 7v7 • @BradyVodicka
Quarterbacking Colorado’s No. 1 high school program, Vodicka led Cherry Creek to the 2024 5A state title and earned 1st-team all-conference honors after throwing for 2,785 yards and 24 touchdowns, plus eight rushing scores.
Through four games in 2025, he’s 52-for-85 for 625 yards and 10 TDs. A Louisiana Tech commit, Vodicka will play for former NCAA legend Sonny Cumbie and train under veteran QB coach Tony Franklin.
Team Full Gorilla is the Rockies’ premier 7v7 program, producing leaders like Bekkem Kritza (Penn State), Logan Madden (Washburn), Brayden Dorman (Arizona), and Austyn Modrzewski (South Dakota).
Quarterbacking Colorado’s No. 1 high school program, Vodicka led Cherry Creek to the 2024 5A state title and earned 1st-team all-conference honors after throwing for 2,785 yards and 24 touchdowns, plus eight rushing scores.
2028 • DB/WR • Blue Zambo
Mill Valley HS (Shawnee, KS) • Strongside KC 7v7 • @BlueZambo3
At 5'9", 150 lbs, Zambo plays far bigger than his frame. His footwork, ball skills, and violent breaks on the ball let him out-jump and out-muscle taller receivers.
Against Missouri powerhouse Lee’s Summit North, Zambo posted 2 INTs, 3 tackles, and 60 KO-return yards. Last season he finished a tournament with 3 INTs, 2 PBUs, and 3 offensive TDs, earning a spot in my DRSportz “Platform” article as a Top-20 national 7v7 DB.
Strongside KC continues the winning tradition of Kansas City’s legendary STFFA program, capturing titles across multiple age groups.
At 5'9", 150 lbs, Zambo plays far bigger than his frame. His footwork, ball skills, and violent breaks on the ball let him out-jump and out-muscle taller receivers.
2028 • DB • Joshua Beasley
Christian Brothers College HS (St. Louis, MO) • ESA Flight 7v7 • @RealJoshua2028
At 6'1", 195 lbs, Beasley already profiles as a national recruit. The cornerstone of CBC’s secondary, he thrives in press man with the length, balance, and quickness to disrupt top receivers.
This summer he impressed coaches at Missouri, Lindenwood, and Southern Illinois camps. ESA Flight, founded in 2016, has produced 115+ college athletes, 21 regional titles, and 16 national qualifiers.
At 6'1", 195 lbs, Beasley already profiles as a national recruit. The cornerstone of CBC’s secondary, he thrives in press man with the length, balance, and quickness to disrupt top receivers.
2026 • QB • Cole Slepecki
Bentonville HS (Bentonville, AR) • GC7 7v7 • @Cole_Slepeki
Slepecki’s release is as pure as it gets—college coaches say the ball “sounds different” coming off his hand.
He led Bentonville to a statement win over Conway last week, going 18-for-35 for 321 yards and 3 TDs, with one throw earning “Play of the Week” honors.
GC7 is Northwest Arkansas’ elite 7v7 program, competing for titles across the Midwest and South at every age level.
Slepecki’s release is as pure as it gets—college coaches say the ball “sounds different” coming off his hand.
2028 • WR • Braxton Canada
Greenwood HS (Greenwood, AR) • AState Steelers 7v7 • @BraxtonCanada13
Every elite QB needs a go-to target—Central Florida commit Kane Archer has Canada. A precise route-runner, he thrives on third-down conversions and zone-adjusting routes.
After three games, Canada ranks 12th in Arkansas receiving yards with 19 catches for 283 yards (94 YPG) and 5 TDs, plus 7 kick returns for 214 yards.
Based near the Arkansas/Oklahoma border, the AState Steelers draw top athletes from both states and compete throughout the South and Midwest.
Every elite QB needs a go-to target—Central Florida commit Kane Archer has Canada. A precise route-runner, he thrives on third-down conversions and zone-adjusting routes.
Kansas Colts
Class of 2026 Tramel Walker – Hutchinson High School (KS)
Twitter: @trameljw
Walker is pure versatility. Kick returns, punt returns, corner, safety, wide receiver, running back—he did it all. When Hutchinson’s QB went down, Walker stepped in under center and delivered two scoring drives capped by touchdown passes, keeping the Salthawks perfect at 2–0.
The Kansas Colts have a winning 7v7 history in Iowa and are eager to chase more hardware at MidAmerica 7v7.
Twitter: @trameljw
Walker is pure versatility. Kick returns, punt returns, corner, safety, wide receiver, running back—he did it all. When Hutchinson’s QB went down, Walker stepped in under center and delivered two scoring drives capped by touchdown passes, keeping the Salthawks perfect at 2–0.
The Kansas Colts have a winning 7v7 history in Iowa and are eager to chase more hardware at MidAmerica 7v7.
Top City Most Wanted
Class of 2026 Crayton Holman – Jefferson West High School (KS)
Twitter: @HolmanCrayton
Holman stuffed the stat sheet in a 35–20 win over Royal Valley: 194 all-purpose yards, 2 TDs, 4 tackles, and an interception.
Top City, a rising 7v7 squad from Topeka, debuted last year and is ready to bring Northeast Kansas talent to the MidAmerica circuit.
Twitter: @HolmanCrayton
Holman stuffed the stat sheet in a 35–20 win over Royal Valley: 194 all-purpose yards, 2 TDs, 4 tackles, and an interception.
Top City, a rising 7v7 squad from Topeka, debuted last year and is ready to bring Northeast Kansas talent to the MidAmerica circuit.
Sharp Performance
Class of 2026 Ethan Prescott – Lawrence Free State (KS)
Twitter: @EthanPres7
At 6’2”, 200 pounds, Prescott is a prototype strong safety. His Sharp Performance training sharpened his speed and football IQ, leading to 10 tackles (five solo), a pass breakup, and a fumble recovery on Friday night.
After a brief break from the 7v7 scene, Sharp Performance is back to showcase Central and Western Kansas’ best.
Twitter: @EthanPres7
At 6’2”, 200 pounds, Prescott is a prototype strong safety. His Sharp Performance training sharpened his speed and football IQ, leading to 10 tackles (five solo), a pass breakup, and a fumble recovery on Friday night.
After a brief break from the 7v7 scene, Sharp Performance is back to showcase Central and Western Kansas’ best.
EPIC 7 Midwest
Class of 2026 Tres Baskerville – Platte County High School (MO)
Twitter: @TreBaskerville
One of Missouri’s premier deep threats, Baskerville hauled in nine receptions for 103 yards for the defending state champs. With James Madison commit Rocco Marriott slinging the rock, defenses are on notice.
EPIC 7 Midwest is a Kansas City powerhouse with alumni in the NFL and Power Four programs—expect fireworks at MidAmerica 7v7.
Twitter: @TreBaskerville
One of Missouri’s premier deep threats, Baskerville hauled in nine receptions for 103 yards for the defending state champs. With James Madison commit Rocco Marriott slinging the rock, defenses are on notice.
EPIC 7 Midwest is a Kansas City powerhouse with alumni in the NFL and Power Four programs—expect fireworks at MidAmerica 7v7.
Big Dawgs United
Class of 2029 Amari Price – Morton High School (IN)
Twitter: @AmariPrice12
The freshman QB everyone in Indiana and Illinois has been waiting for is already delivering. Through four games: 606 passing yards (39-of-61), 7 TDs, just 2 INTs, plus 57 rushing yards and a score.
Big Dawgs United bring Hammond’s trademark speed and toughness to every 7v7 battle, and MidAmerica will be no different.
Twitter: @AmariPrice12
The freshman QB everyone in Indiana and Illinois has been waiting for is already delivering. Through four games: 606 passing yards (39-of-61), 7 TDs, just 2 INTs, plus 57 rushing yards and a score.
Big Dawgs United bring Hammond’s trademark speed and toughness to every 7v7 battle, and MidAmerica will be no different.
Prime Time Athletics
Class of 2027 Joel Perez – Indian Trail High School & Academy (WI)
The No. 1 QB in Wisconsin’s 2027 class is as polished as they come. Perez owns a 54% completion rate for 725 yards (12 yards per completion) and 3 TDs this season.
Prime Time is a national touring squad that competes in Pylon, Battle, DR7, and RedZone Elite—and they’re bringing that national swagger to MidAmerica tournaments.
The No. 1 QB in Wisconsin’s 2027 class is as polished as they come. Perez owns a 54% completion rate for 725 yards (12 yards per completion) and 3 TDs this season.
Prime Time is a national touring squad that competes in Pylon, Battle, DR7, and RedZone Elite—and they’re bringing that national swagger to MidAmerica tournaments.