Sedgwick’s Gary Squires – Coach Spotlight – Presented by Emerson Biggins
By Blake Chadwick Two-time Wichita City League coach of the year, Gary Squires, will be back on the sidelines this year. This time it will be for the Sedgwick Cardinals. Squires has an extensive 34-year coaching career, with 26 years of experience at various institutions. He began as a graduate assistant at Newman University, where […]
Berean Academy’s Fionna Morgan – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by 7M Excavating
By Blake Chadwick Fiona Morgan of Berean Academy was a promising rising star for the Warriors last season until a knee injury cut her season short. Ever since, the junior has been working relentlessly to get back. “I have been focusing on improving my strength and basketball skills so that I can start this new […]
Bluestem’s Tinley Lovesee – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Lovesee’s Pizza
By Blake Chadwick After a 12-10 finish, the Bluestem Lions will be looking forward to a lot better season this year. The Lions bring back senior Tinley Lovesee, who will be looking to build off of her junior year where she averaged 15 points per game and eight rebounds while being named to the all-league, […]
Conway Springs’ Eli Howard – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Gambino’s Pizza
By Blake Chadwick Conway Springs’ senior guard, Eli Howard has been a varsity starter since his sophomore year and was a part of the first team to make the state tournament in 12 years last season. “Eli has really helped us stretch the floor and made it easier for those around him to be able […]
Remington’s Emily O’Brien – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BAR-B-Q
Remington’s Emily O’Brien has established herself as one of the top players in the area. Following a tough season-ending loss to eventual state champions Wichita Independent, thedetermined junior and her teammates have been putting in nonstop effort to come backstronger. With her skill, dedication, and relentless drive, O’Brien is ready to lead Remington to new […]
Conway Springs’ Macie Hartman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Conway Farms
By Blake Chadwick Conway Springs finished last season with a 15-8 record, led by junior Macie Hartman, who made an impressive return after tearing her ACL as a freshman. “Macie is a hard-working and committed student and athlete for Conway Springs High School,” head coach Andrew Gower said. “She is a high-character person who is […]
Wichita Collegiate’s Sebastian Hines-Turner – Athlete Spotlight – Wichita Collegiate School
By Matt Browning Over the past couple of seasons, the Wichita Collegiate boys basketball team has dealt with a plethora of injuries. So now that everyone healthy, the Spartans are primed for a successful season and returning all-state selection Sebastian Hines-Turner is just as excited as anybody else for a whole Collegiate squad. “The one […]
Haven’s Avery Brawner – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutch Metal Recycling
By Matt Browning Haven’s Avery Brawner was a second team all-league selection last season, but she understands there are some areas she must improve on this season. “A few areas I want to improve in are my shooting range and ball handling,” Brawner said. “I think it’s super important to expand my shooting range, because we […]
Hesston’s Abby Proctor – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by MAYB
By Matt Browning The Hesston Swather girls basketball team brings everyone back from last season, including Abby Proctor, who is bullish on her team’s chances. “We fell short of winning the state championship by six points last year so we hope to make another trip back,” Proctor said. “I’m looking forward to having competitive practices with […]
Cheney’s Josh Burdick – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Citizens State Bank
By Matt Browning The Cheney boys basketball team lost to Southeast of Saline in the first round of the Class 3A Tournament last season. That loss has stuck with Josh Burdick and he has one thing in mind for 2025. “My only goal for the season is to win the state championship,” Burdick said. While […]