By RICK PETERSON
TopSports.news
Generally speaking, football linemen are very rarely in the spotlight.
That will change on Monday, June 19, when Shawnee Heights hosts the "Battle of the Bigs'' lineman challenge (5:30 p.m. start).
The "Battle of the Bigs'' is billed as an opportunity for offensive and defensive linemen to have fun over the summer in a non-contact competition.
The top eight individuals will win visor or bucket hats and the team with the highest five-player total will win a plaque for their school. Cost is $20 per person, which includes the lineman challenge, a T-shirt and food.
Participating athetes will take part in nine measured events:
• 40-yard scoop and score.
• Tractor tire flip.
• Pro agility drill.
• 10-yard sled pull.
• 185-pound bench press for reps.
• Medicine ball toss.
• 10-yard sled drive.
• Pursuit drill.
• Obstacle course.
Fifty-nine linemen from Shawnee Heights, Topeka West, Washburn Rural, Basehor-Linwood, Blue Valley and Royal Valley took part in last year's Battle of the Bigs.
Registration will begin at 5 p.m. on the 19th. Checks should be made payable to Shawnee Heights football.
For more information contact Shawnee Heights football coach Jason Swift at 913-908-7878.
