Me: “Okay 7th grade their is a chance I may not be here for class tomorrow.”
7th Grader: “Are you attending a funeral for your hairline?”
I don’t know if I will recover.
After conversations with my family and coaches, I have decided for the next couple years I will be playing for @DoaneFootball . Thanks to @jj5151 , @CoachV_Moon , and @_CoachTidwell for believing in me. I could not be more excited and ready to work. Go Tigers! #FAST
Jackson Heights senior quarterback Drake Mellies has been one of the top dual-threat athletes in 1A this season. Mellies has thrown for 1,248 yards and 18 touchdowns, while adding 1,095 rushing yards and 21 scores on the ground, putting him among the state leaders in total yardage. Last Friday, the Cobras rolled past Southeast Cherokee to open postseason play. Now, as the No. 2 seed in the East, Jackson Heights will host No. 7 Olpe in round two. #sportsinkansas
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The Jackson Heights Cobras (1A) are District Champions and NEKL League Champions after a dominant 53-0 win over previously undefeated Jefferson County North. The Cobras have been unstoppable all season, showing balance and physicality on both sides of the ball.
Here’s a look at their impressive season so far:
🟢 9/5 vs. Riverside — W 21-0
🟢 9/12 @ Maur Hill-Mount Academy — W 69-6
🟢 9/19 vs. Horton — W 54-0
🟢 9/26 @ McLouth — W 55-8
🟢 10/3 @ Pleasant Ridge — W 70-6
🟢 10/10 vs. Onaga — W 55-0
🟢 10/17 @ Valley Falls — W 54-6
🟢 10/24 vs. Jefferson County North — W 53-0
Led by Head Coach Caleb Wick, the Cobras have dominated every opponent, outscoring teams by a staggering margin this season. They’ll look to keep that momentum rolling as they head into the postseason next week. #sportsinkansas
Jackson Heights (1A) moved to 6-0 after a 55-0 win over Onaga, under head coach Caleb Wick.
Senior standout Drake Mellies had a monster night, rushing for 334 yards (school record) on 11 carries, passing for 167 yards on 6-of-9 attempts, totaling 501 yards. He finished with five rushing touchdowns and two passing touchdowns.
A four-year starter, Mellies continues to prove why he’s one of the top all-around players in Class 1A, leading a Jackson Heights team that looks like a major contender this season.
📸 Photo: Chet Kuplen, Sports in Kansas
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Austin Zeller (TE/DE) of Jackson Heights (1A) is a recruit that has generated interest but nowhere near where it should be. 6-4.5 220 pounds with 4.6 40, 4.0 GPA. Passes the eye test, strong, physical and can run. Great kid. #sportsinkansas photo: Chet Kuplen
One of todays stops 📍
Jackson Heights (1A🏈, 4-0)
Cobras are a major 1A contender under head coach Caleb Wick and have great senior leadership with a lot of experience. We caught up with coach Wick, Drake Mellies, Jace Doyle and Austin Zeller. #sportsinkansas