Hutchinson’s Robert Hunter – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by PrairieStar Health Center

Photo by Robert Hunter (Dad) By Angela Brunk As Robert Hunter enters his senior year at Hutchinson High School, the dual-threat quarterback and cornerback has one clear mission: finish his high school career as one of the best players in Kansas. Hunter, Class of 2026, has set the bar high. His goals include becoming the […]
Hutchinson’s GaVaughn Embers – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

By Angela Brunk As the upcoming football season approaches, Hutchinson High School senior GaVaughn Embers is laser-focused on making his final year as a Salt Hawk count, both on and off the field. Embers, a standout Defensive Tackle, has set a personal goal of 15 sacks this season, nearly tripling his total from last year. […]
Maize’s Peyton Norwood – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

By Angela Brunk For Peyton Norwood, a rising senior at Maize High School and standout Defensive Tackle, the upcoming football season isn’t just about stats. It’s about leadership, resilience, and purpose. Class of 2026, Norwood has one main goal: to lead. “This year, I want to push myself and my teammates toward the success I […]
Campus’ Jalen Harper – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

Photo by Laura Nichols By Angela Brunk As Jalen Harper enters his senior year at Campus High School, the returning starting center is taking a team-first approach to the 2025 football season. Harper, a key anchor on the Colts’ offensive line, isn’t focused on personal accolades. The main goal for Harper is to help the […]
Derby’s Rowan Foster – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Uplink

By Angela Brunk As Rowan Foster enters his senior year at Derby High School, the multi-sport athlete is gearing up for one last run on the football field while already having his future locked in on the diamond. Foster, a wide receiver for the Panthers, has a simple but focused mindset heading into the 2025 […]
Derby’s Weston Jackson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Door Rescue

By Angela Brunk Weston Jackson a center from Derby High School is already thinking like a leader. A member of the Class of 2027, Jackson plays center on the offensive line and is determined to take on a larger role both on and off the field this fall. “As an upperclassman now, I want to […]