The Kansas Volleyball Association, in partnership with Sports in Kansas, has unveiled the list of the state's top returning all‑state boys soccer players for the 2025 season, recognizing the elite talent that helped shape high school soccer across the Sunflower State.
Standout Returners Shine
Griffin Galyon of Hutchinson High School earns a place on the Class 5A First Team, underscoring his continued dominance after a breakout junior year. His selection reflects both individual skill and the growing strength of the program.
Jaydon Adcock from Buhler High School was named to the Second Team in Class 4‑1A, while McPherson's Yahir Valadez, a junior midfielder, repeats on the First Team, and senior midfielder Jackson Martin joins him on the Second Team. Both players have been praised for their vision and consistency on the field.
Grayson Broadus of McPherson received an honorable mention, highlighting the depth of talent in the program. From Hesston, junior forward Briggs Stauffer earned a Second Team nod, and senior forward Diesel Bergen was also recognized with an honorable mention, rounding out a strong local contingent.
The acknowledgment, announced jointly by the Kansas Volleyball Association and Sports in Kansas, celebrates not only individual achievement but also the collaborative spirit that drives high school athletics in Kansas. As the new season approaches, these players are expected to continue raising the competitive bar for their schools and the state at large.