From the Garden City Telegram:
"Smith, McAtee at top of GCT inaugural Elite 10
By The Telegram Sports Staff
[email protected]The top 10 football players headed into the 2007 season according to members of The Garden Telegram sports staff.
1. Brodrick Smith, Quarterback, Garden City, 6-3, 205 pounds (Sr.)
One of the top players in the state, Smith has had college scouts drooling since stepping in as the Buffaloes’ starting quarterback. In 2006, Smith accounted for 2,000 yards of total offense.
2. Reed McAtee, Running Back/Linebacker, Lakin, 6-1, 210 pounds (Sr.) "McAtee tore up the Hi-Plains League last year after running for 1,232 yards and 12 touchdowns. On defense, McAtee registered 138 tackes from his linebacker spot.
Senior running back Reed McAtee will anchor the Broncs’s backfield after rushing for 1,232 yards and 12 touchdowns last season and garnering all-league honors. Defensively, McAtee also had 138 tackles and six fumble recoveries while playing linebacker."
McAtee was also on the All-State All-Class lists.