Wichita North’s Bryan Avalos – Football Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Ken Hansard Wichita North High junior Bryan Avalos, an offensive guard and defensive tackle for the RedHawks football team, has earned our VYPE poll winner for offense. Avalos, who was named as an All-City (GWAL) Honorable Mention candidate last season as only a sophomore, would love to collect even more hardware during his […]
Wichita Southeast’s Emma McCormick – Cross Country Spotlight – Presented by Emprise Bank
By Ken Hansard A love of running and a penchant for competition come quite naturally to Wichita Southeast’s Emma McCormick. McCormick, a junior cross-country runner for the Buffs, needed every bit of that passion to help her train for this season. Many teams get together during the summer to run together. Having someone there […]
Wichita Northwest High School’s Reese Johnson – Volleyball Spotlight – Presented by The Tire Store
By Ken Hansard The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies’ volleyball team finished last season 21-15, with a 13-3 record in the GWAL / City League and falling just short of reaching state after a tough loss to Manhattan at substate. This year, the Grizzlies and junior libero and defensive specialist, Reese Johnson, would like to take […]
Wichita Northwest High School’s Gyntre Fletcher – Volleyball Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Wichita Northwest High junior setter Gyntre Fletcher, like a lot of athletes who are strong in their respective sports, grew up around the game. Fletcher knows exactly where her passion for volleyball began, “Growing up with older siblings, I was raised on either a court or field. I have always had athletic […]
Buhler’s Ava Koster – Cross Country Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Buhler High School’s cross country runner Ava Koster has her eyes on the state meet. “Our girls’ team has a goal of going top three at the state meet.” In addition to a state appearance by Buhler, Koster, wants to work on improving as the season progresses and working on the mental part of running. […]