Wichita Classical’s Noah Doom – Military Family Spotlight Presented By Davis-Moore
By Blake Chadwick Noah Doom from Classical is a military kid who, as he and his dad describe, has always been “sturdy.” “Being sturdy is something I know my dad has to be in the Air Force,” Doom said. “A lot of people depend on him, whether it’s the passengers he is flying, the airplanes […]
Reiya Komagata & Rassana Papa – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Cowley Community College
By Hayden Swope Excelling in their respective sports and the classroom, Cowley College sophomores Reiya Komagata and Rossana Papa were recently named the school’s September Male and Female Athletes of the Month. Men’s tennis player Reiya Komagata is coming off an incredible freshman season as he was the national champion at No. 5 singles and […]
Andover’s Blake Rucker – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Shelter Insurance, Jodi Ocadiz
By Matt Browning Offense has never been a problem for Andover’s Blake Rucker. Last season, he was a double-digit scorer for the Trojans and then led the team in scoring in the 5A tournament, which Andover won. This past offseason, offense was not the focus for Rucker, however. “One area I want to improve on […]
Maize South’s Sophie Hurley – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Shelter Insurance, Landon Head
By Matt Browning Maize South’s Sophie Hurley did not want to focus on one specific area to improve on throughout the offseason. Overall improvement was the overriding theme for Hurley. “I don’t think I can pick just one area to improve on,” Hurley said. “I just want to improve on becoming an overall better and […]
William Thengvall, Kapaun Mount Carmel High School – Prep Performance Of The Month Presented By Hog Wild
By Matt Browning Kapaun Mount Carmel’s William Thengvall does not spend time focusing on the awards and accolades. He chooses to focus on playing hard night in and night out and then all of the successes that come his and the Crusaders’ way. “As an individual I just want to play the best I can […]
Sarah Hinshaw: YMCA Yi-Belong – Presented By YMCA
By Matt Browning The way Sarah Hinshaw saw it, she was driving her kids to practices and games countless numbers of times, so why not get into coaching at the YMCA? “Why not be fully engaged in the moment?” Hinshaw said. “Investing time in my children’s activities, stepping into their world, and prioritizing them is […]
Butler CC’s Maycee James – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Butler Community College
By Hayden Swope Butler Community College’s Maycee James had a lot to offer in high school, and the hard work paid off enough to get her to the next level. James knows her potential, and is ready to get out and compete this season. “My expectations for our team is to compete this year, and […]
Andover Central’s Hayden Snodgrass – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Shelter Insurance, Jodi Ocadiz
By Matt Browning The Andover Central girls basketball team went 17-6 last season and did so by developing a strong bond, one that senior Hayden Snodgrass hopes to continue this season. “I am most excited to be with my teammates and hangout with them,” Snodgrass said. “Last season we all grew so close, and did […]
Andover’s Brooke Walker – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Shelter Insurance, Jodi Ocadiz
By Matt Browning The Andover girls basketball team went to the 5A tournament last year and Brooke Walker, one of the Trojans top players a year ago, wants to experience that again. “I am most excited to play in the state tournament,” Walker said. “Obviously we have to perform well to get there, but I […]
Andover’s Alana Shetlar – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Shelter Insurance, Jodi Ocadiz
By Matt Browning For Alana Shetlar and the Andover girls basketball team, they got a taste of what it’s like to play in the state tournament last year. That’s simply not good enough this season. “Our main goal this season is to win state,” Shetlar said. “It has been my goal ever since I started […]