Kaeden Kasselman – Garden Plain-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by APT
By Blake Chadwick Garden Plain’s Kaeden Kasselman was named to the all-league first-teams as an offensive lineman and defensive lineman last season, as well as being named to the first-team all-state and first-team all-metro teams. “Kaeden is one of the toughest players I have ever seen,” Garden Plain senior Seth Dugan said. “He never slows […]
Andale’s Bo Kaiser-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Frank’s Plumbing & Heating Inc.
By Matt Browning Last season, Andale’s Bo Kaiser was a second team all-league defensive back and is on his way to being the Indians’ next great defensive player. While he know there are areas he can improve on the defensive side of the ball, Kaiser, who also plays receiver for Andale, focused more on offense […]
Chaparral’s Dalen Blair-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Big Blue Backers
By Matt Browning Chaparral’s Dalen Blair plays both wide receiver and linebacker for the Roadrunners and there is one attribute for both positions that he possesses. “I believe I have a high motor during games and practice and being able to push through the tough moments,” Blair said. Last season, Blair was an honorable mention […]
Wichita Collegiate’s Tristan Sprole-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Collegiate School
By Matt Browning Wichita Collegiate’s Tristan Sprole is one of the most decorated two-way player in the state of Kansas. Sprole was a first team all-state offensive and defensive linemen last season by multiple media outlets. But there is still one accolade Sprole has not won that he is focused on in 2024. “The only […]
Wichita Collegiate’s Julian Johnson-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by IV Nutrition
By Matt Browning/ photo credit ellie.spix Having goals of 25 touchdowns and over 2,000 all-purpose yards are quite lofty for Wichita Collegiate running back Julian Johnson. But after a first team all-league campaign as a sophomore, it seems like those numbers are the next step for the dynamic Johnson. In order to get there, though, […]
Cheney’s A.J. Quick-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Maximum Outdoor Equipment & Service
By Matt Browning Cheney’s A.J. Quick was a first team all-league offensive linemen last season, but that did not stop him for trying to become even more elite in the trenches. “One thing that I need to improve on this year is not lunging at defenders and getting my hips turned,” Quick said. “To work […]
Josh Burdick-Cheney-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Hog Wild
By Matt Browning As the returning quarterback on the defending 3A champions, Cheney’s Josh Burdick knows that being a good leader is crucial to the team’s success. “My number one goal as an individual is to be a great leader for the team and do all that I can to help us win games,” Burdick […]