Wichita Trinity’s Harvey Zimmerman – Athlete Spotlight Presented By David Kauffman, Insurance
By Hayden Swope Wichita Trinity’s Harvey Zimmerman has a lot to prove this season after last year’s accolades. The second team all-league and honorable mention all-state selection has worked all offseason to prepare for the upcoming season. “This year took a bunch of preparation,” Zimmerman said. “You know, staying after practice not only with the […]
Cheney Boys Basketball – Team of the Month Presented By Visit Wichita
By Hayden Swope The Cheney boys basketball team went 16-6 last season under head coach Linndy Frieden, losing to Haven in the Class 3A semifinals. The Cardinals have an experienced team of six seniors and four juniors, Frieden is excited to see what success comes the team’s way this season. “I think we will be […]
Hesston’s Kendal Brueggen – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Oliver’s Sports
By Hayden Swope Kendal Brueggen, a Hesston basketball player, has a big junior season ahead of her after a standout sophomore season last year. Brueggen was a first team all-league athlete and averaged 19 points a game. Brueggen spent the offseason playing the game she loves and not taking much time off. “To prepare for […]
Haven’s Riley Loop and Grant Patry – Call of the Wild Spotlight Presented By Cabelas
By Hayden Swope Haven’s Riley Loop knows a lot about hard work, whether it be on the field or hunting in the wild, Loop is always ready to put forth all his effort. Involved in football at Haven High School, Loop also has a big passion for hunting, and it’s even one of his favorite […]
Halstead’s Braxton Creed – Poll Winner Presented By WSU Tech
By Hayden Swope Halstead’s Braxton Creed is back and better than ever for the Dragons. Last season, Creed was a first team all-league selection, and he plans on adding onto his accolades this season. To prepare for the season, Creed trained to better his strengths and weaknesses. “Personally, I worked on handling the ball better […]
Wichita Trinity Girls Basketball – Poll Winner Presented By Farmers Insurance, Braden Carter
By Hayden Swope Wichita Trinity girls basketball will be looking for a huge turn around 2024 season. After the Knights’ 6-15 record last season, head coach Terrence Phox and the team are ready to get after it. With an all-around experienced team and four major returners, Trinity has the look of a team that will […]
Concordia’s Charlize Cash – Poll Winner Presented By Visit Wichita
By Hayden Swope Concordia’s Charlize Cash is a three-sport athlete, and with basketball season approaching, Cash is locked in to her winter sport. Cash was a first team all-league and honorable mention all-state athlete last season. Preparation for the season starts with the first day of practice, and some training outside of school ball as […]
Concordia’s Joey Henderson – Poll Winner Presented By WSU Tech
By Hayden Swope Joey Henderson of Concordia was a first team all-league and all-state honorable mention basketball player last season. Henderson has stayed competitive throughout the offseason, and is ready for the 2024 basketball season. “I spent countless hours in the gym doing skill workouts, running, and getting up shots on the gun,” Henderson said. […]
Kyden Thompson, McPherson HS – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Advanced Physical Therapy
By Hayden Swope McPherson’s Kyden Thompson has been nothing short of a basketball weapon for the Bullpups. As a junior last season, Thompson averaged 12 points per game, was the 4A Division III Player of the Year, and was first team all-league. Thompson has been eager to get back on the court and spent the […]
Winfield’s Aleah Moree – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Aegis
By Hayden Swope Aleah Moree, a Winfield basketball player, was a first team all-league player last season, and returns for the Vikings this year. The six-foot senior is excited for the upcoming season and is ready to take the court with her teammates. “I am excited for my senior season and I believe our team […]