KANSAS CITY, Mo. – As one of 18 NFL clubs participating in the NFL's partnership with the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), the Chiefs recognized six officiating groups from Chiefs Kingdom as the 2025 "Crews of the Month" from the 2025 high school football season.
In collaboration with the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) and the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA), the Chiefs worked to identify the following people who show objectivity and fairness in rules and displayed an unwavering commitment as an official during each month of the 2025 season:
September:
MSHSAA
- Lance Amick; Scott City, Mo.
- George Bays; Charleson, Mo.
- Jamie Ivy; Poplar Bluff, Mo.
- James Dwight Mills; Dexter, Mo.
- Denver Stucke; Benton, Mo.
KSHAA
- Brian Bengtson; Lindsborg, Kan.
- Kelly Kelsey; Topeka, Kan.,
- Stan Lopeman; Olathe, Kan.
- Zachary Shanline; Wichita, Kan.
- Joel Wiens; Wichita, Kan.
October:
MSHSAA
- Dan Carpenter; Richmond, Mo.
- Shawn McKinney; Kansas City, Mo.
- David Thompson; Independence, Mo.
- Gene Millentree; Kansas City, Mo.
- Brad Madison; Kansas City, Mo.
KSHAA
- Randy Richter; Lakin, Kan.
- David Highfill; Overland Park, Kan.
- Rocky Hinds; Maize, Kan.
- Steve Gripp; Lenexa, Kan.
- John Moore; Topeka, Kan.
November:
MSHSAA
- Brent Bernhardt; Macon, Mo.
- Craig David; Columbia, Mo.
- Matthew Lucas; Columbia, Mo.
- Jeff Reynolds; Fulton, Mo.
- Patrick Remis; Columbia, Mo.
KSHAA
- Ryan Crowley; Olathe, Kan.
- Troy Davis; Augusta, Kan.
- Stuart Chance; Dodge City, Kan.
- Bryan Hanson; Pittsburg, Kan.
- Jeff Johnson; Hutchinson, Kan.
Each month, MSHSAA and KSHSAA officiating crews received nominations for five positions including referee, umpire, head linesperson, line judge, and back judge. At the conclusion of the season, each club's nominees were submitted to the NFHS and NFL to determine a National High School Officiating Crew of the Year chosen from the 18 total clubs who participated. The 2025 National High School Officiating Crew of the Year was announced on Jan. 21.
For more information about the NFL and HFHS High School Officiating High School Officiating Crew of the Month partnership, please visit playfootball.nfl.com/tackle/officiating/.
