Andover Central’s Andrew Bolan-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Farm Bureau-Mike Garman
By Matt Browning The Andover Central football team has been close to a state championship over Andrew Bolan’s time as a Jaguar. They have made it to the title game in 2023 and 2021 and made it to the 4A quarterfinals in 2022. Bolan hopes that 2024 is the year Andover Central finally gets over […]
Andover Central’s Dawson Rodd-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Visit Salina
By Hayden Swope After helping get Andover Central to the championship game last season but falling just short, Dawson Rodd is back for revenge and is hungrier than ever. “I am focused on getting this team back to the state championship game,” Rodd said. “Personally I want to feel overall more confident and comfortable on […]
Mulvane’s Manny Myers-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Visit Wichita
By Hayden Swope Mulvane’s Manny Myers has been ready to take his first snap of the 2024 year all offseason. Spending the summer training and conditioning has helped Myers with the incoming season just around the corner. “I’ve been preparing all offseason by going to the gym every day and also trying to get out […]
Buhler’s Mitchell McDaniel-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by APAC
By Hayden Swope Buhler’s Mitchell McDaniel was a first team all-league wide receiver last season for the Crusaders, and he spent all summer preparing to do it all again this upcoming fall. “I’m preparing for this season by making sure I’m in football shape,” McDaniel said. “I wanted to condition myself a lot this summer […]
Kapaun Mt. Carmel’s Peyton Gosch-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by TWG
By Hayden Swope Kapaun Mt. Carmel’s Peyton Gosch knew coming off the excitement from last season’s successes was going to be difficult. Walking into a new season, Gosch and the rest of the Crusaders prepared all offseason to get that feeling again. “I’ve been preparing for this upcoming season since the beginning of the summer,” […]
Goddard’s Landon Kohlhorst-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Harter Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning There is a simplicity to what Goddard’s Landon Kohlhorst is most looking forward in 2024. “I am most excited to be back in the atmosphere of playing on Friday nights this season,” Kohlhorst said. Kohlhorst has every reason to be excited for football to be back. The second team all-league defensive back […]
2024 6A TEAMS TO WATCH-Northwest-Presented by State Farm Dean Jones
After their first loss to a USD 259 school since 2016 and a 7-3 finish, the Wichita Northwest Grizzlies could be a sleeper team that could make their first state championship since 2020. The Grizzlies will be quarterbacked by junior Jaylen Mason, who picked up three offers this offseason from Iowa State, Kansas and Liberty. […]
2024 6A TEAMS TO WATCH-Derby-Presented by StateFarm Todd Benway
Year in and year out, Derby is the favorite in class 6A. This year is no different. After a 22-19 loss to Gardner Edgerton in the state championship game a season ago, the Panthers have reloaded once again. The Panthers will be led offensively by the University of Tennessee commit, Da’Saahn Brame. Brame is coming […]