Conway Springs/Argonia Baseball – Team Spotlight – Presented by Conway Springs Booster Club
By Matt Browning Neither Conway Springs and Argonia had ever had a baseball program, despite the communities clamoring for one. The timing was just never right, according to coach Chase Boyd. But then Boyd was asked to look into what it would take to get baseball and softball going. “There was a lot of planning […]
Chaparral’s Conner Hostetler – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hostetler Supply Inc
By Matt Browning Chaparral’s Conner Hostetler was one of the top players in Class 3A last season. He hit .453 with 23 stolen bases, while also carrying a 1.70 ERA and 59 strikeouts in 49 innings. What can he do to make his senior season even better? “One area that I’d like to improve on […]
Derby’s Cheer Team – Poll Winner – Presented by KTAG
By Matt Browning There are three components to the tryout process to be on the Derby cheer squad and it’s more than just being a talented cheerleader. “Our tryout process consists of three components: teacher evaluations, judge evaluations, and coach evaluations,” said Derby cheer coach Kari Schott. “We are looking for well-rounded student athletes.” Year in […]
Maize’s Carys Mauldin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Love Like Remi Foundation
By Matt Browning Maize’s Carys Mauldin does not stop when it comes to cheerleading. From school sports like football and basketball to the competitive season to now coaching, Mauldin is busy year-round. “Not only do I participate in school cheer, but I also do competitive cheer, and for the past two years I have coached Maize […]
Pretty Prairie Cheer – Poll Winner – Presented by KTAG
By Matt Browning Before each school year, Pretty Prairie cheerleading coach Haley Hedrick tells her team that having the best spirit and excitement you can is so important and can really make an impact on the players and game day experience. “I tell the squad, ‘if it was easy, everyone would be a cheerleader,’” Hedrick said. “The […]
Cheney’s Kylee Trego – Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning There was no time away from bowling for Cheney’s Kylee Trego after the school season concluded. The senior spent the majority of her offseason on the lanes. “I have been doing leagues since last bowling season ended with my best friend/co teammate Emily Alumbaugh,” Trego said. “During the summer, I did a Saturday […]
Wichita Heights’ Tai Level – Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning A family connection has helped Wichita Heights’ Tai Level develop her game throughout the offseason and sometimes she’s not even aware. “Since my grandpa works at Bowlero Northrock, during the offseason I’m usually getting signed up for leagues and bowling in tournaments without even knowing,” Level said. There is one area to Level’s […]
Cheney’s Andrew Phelps – Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Matt Browning With a new season on the horizon, Cheney’s Andrew Phelps knows there will be many challenges and obstacles, but he has a new weapon he will be using. “I am excited about getting back into the swing of the season and competing each week,” Phelps said. “I am getting a new ball and […]
Maize’s Elias Grajeda-Sisson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by WSU Tech
By Matt Browning Being able to hit his mark is something that Maize’s Elias Grajeda-Sisson is determined to improve in the 2025 season. “I’m always trying to perfect the timing in my swing and how accurate I’m hitting my mark,” Grajeda-Sisson said. “Just being accurate that’s the thing I struggle with the most. I just feel super […]