Campus’ Abbigail Phanco – Student Spotlight – Presented by Community Bank
By Matt Browning Campus senior Abbigail Phanco didn’t necessarily have an interest in business before getting involved in YEK. But she has certain attributes that she thinks will serve her well in the future. “I am a people person and a great problem-solver,” Phanco said. “I stay motivated in my academics because of how much I […]
Fort Hays State – Field of the Month – Presented by Hellas Construction
By Matt Browning The Fort Hays State athletic program used Hellas Construction for its remodeling of its football stadium. “Hellas removed our existing track at Lewis Field and put down a new Helix Matrix playing surface and covered the remaining asphalt from the track with a Real Turf product,” said Matt Cook of Fort Hays […]
Blue Dragon Spotlight – Kaia Smith – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning Hutchinson Community College basketball player Kaia Smith sees both athletic and academic advantages from being a Blue Dragon. “I wanted to go somewhere where I knew I would be pushed to work harder than everyone around me,” said Smith, about Hutch CC’s athletic department. “From an academic standpoint, I really enjoy how engaging […]
Wellington’s Addy Schnelle – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by SCCDAT
By Matt Browning The main reason Wellington’s Addy Schnelle chose to join SCCDAT was how impactful she thought she could be. “I decided to join this club because it sends a very important message to the world that I wanted to be a part of,” Schnelle said. Schnelle believes the work she and her fellow […]
Belle Plaine’s Samantha Stinnett – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by SCCDAT
By Matt Browning Being able to promote positivity at Belle Plaine High School was the main reason Samantha Stinnett decided to join SCCDAT. “I’ve always believed in the importance of creating a safe and healthy environment for students, and SCCDAT seemed like the perfect way to contribute to that,” Stinnett said. “I also wanted to develop my leadership […]
Hutchinson Central Christian’s Avery Kauffman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by PrairieStar Health Center
By Cooper Chadwick In her third year as starting point guard, Hutchinson Central Christian junior Avery Kauffman is excited to lead her team deep into the postseason. Last year Kauffman averaged eight points per game and only one turnover, this year her goal is to become more aggressive on her downhill drives. “I want to […]
Central Burden’s James Braun – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by C Wave Co. LLC
By Cooper Chadwick After helping his team finish first in their district last year, senior James Braun, a combination guard from Central Burden is excited to play the sport he loves with the people he loves. “I believe our team can do great things this season,” Braun said. Braun also has very big goals for […]
Argonia’s Carson Vineyard – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hemberger Farms
By Cooper Chadwick After an unfavorable finish to last year’s season, senior Carson Vineyard is putting in tons of work this offseason to help lead his team to success. As a point guard for Argonia, Vineyard has to control a lot of the game and a lot of the possessions, he is also team captain […]
Maize South’s Kyan Crooks – Student Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Tractor
By Matt Browning What started as a “sure why not?” moment for Maize South’s Kyan Crooks turned into something more than that with trap shooting. “I first got into trap shooting about midway through my freshmen year when my sister’s (at the time) boyfriend mentioned something about coming out to a ranch and shooting some […]
Oxford’s Kellen Green – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Ken Gooch Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick After a tough loss to Little River last year in the sub-state final, senior Kellen Green is hoping to overcome that mental hurdle and make it to state this year. Last season Green averaged 14.7 points per game, eight rebounds and three steals for Oxford, he was also named first team all-league […]