Douglas County has some of the best athletes in the country. Many enter their senior seasons with multiple D1 offers to some of the best universities. During this school year, we will highlight some of those athletes, their accomplishments, and their promising futures.
Brody Wright
Ponderosa Mustangs · Football · Class of 2027
During his standout 2025 junior season, Brody earned First-Team All-League honors. His performance over the year established the 6’4″ tight end as one of the premier talents in the state, leading to a wave of recruitment from schools like Cornell, Columbia, Army, and Navy. He has committed to the University of Montana.
Rhya Matoush
Legend Titans · Flag Football · Class of 2027
The Legend senior was nominated 1st team All-Continental League for flag football in 2025 and 1st team All-Continental Linebacker for 2024. Rhya was selected All-State in both 2024 and 2025. She currently has offers to 11 universities for flag football and basketball but is undeclared. Rhya hopes to major either as a veterinarian, in sports medicine, or business.
Tommy Gamlin
Chaparral Wolverines · Cross Country · Class of 2027
Tommy currently holds three school records (unless he has broken another one since this went to press) — 14:43 in the 5k, 9:15 in the 3200m, and 4:16 in the 1600. He was also 2nd Team All-League last year in the 800m. Gamlin is among those expected to compete for the league title this year as well as at the state level.
By Search Parker Staff
