Wichita Heights’ Jonovan Wyatt – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Emprise Bank
By Cooper Chadwick After finishing fifth at state last year, Heights senior Jonovan Wyatt is hungry for more. “I want to make a name for myself in this sport through hard work and consistency. I want the people around me to be proud of what I’m doing, and I want to be the type of […]
Wichita North’s Thomas Shields – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by David Kauffman
By Blake Chadwick Wichita North senior Thomas Shields enters his final season with one clear goal in mind and that is winning the 113 pound state championship. Shields embraces the grind, often saying that if he’s not suffering, he’s not working hard enough. Now in his ninth year of wrestling, Shields attacks every practice with […]
Newton’s Avery Hinojos – Prep Performance of the Month – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
Last year Newton senior Avery Hinojos won the 5A state championship at 115 pounds, and this year she hopes to do the same thing. “I am most excited to see how my season goes and to achieve all the goals I will accomplish through my high school wrestling career. I’m looking forward to bonding with […]
Bishop Carroll’s Leighton Daugherty – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Old Chicago
By Blake Chadwick Bishop Carroll senior Leighton Daugherty enters his final season with confidence, excitement, and championship-level goals. “My biggest strength is being a good teammate,” Daugherty said. “Bowling is a sport where it’s very easy to overthink or get into a negative mindset. Setting a positive tone helps my bowling, but it also encourages […]
Rose Hill’s Leven Jones – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by All Seasons Custom Apparel
By Blake Chadwick Rose Hill senior Leven Jones enters his final high school season as one of the top wrestlers in the state. The senior wrestles at 165 pounds, and is known for his work ethic and an old-school mindset built on earning everything he gets. “My biggest strengths are my work ethic and having […]
Buhler’s Luke Kerns – Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Blake Chadwick Buhler senior Luke Kerns is entering his senior season with the Crusader wrestling program in the 165-pound weight class with one goal in mind: to win a state championship. The senior is known for his hard work, determination, and relentless drive to win. Kerns has spent 12 years on the mat honing […]
Maize’s Zach Rife – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kevin Shields State Farm
By Cooper Chadwick Last year Maize high school senior Zach Rife set school records in the 200 and 500 freestyle and also won the 200 and 100 freestyle at state. This year Rife is beyond excited for his last year as an Eagle. “The coaching staff has been great my four years. Both Maize and […]
Yi Belong – Graham McGlynn – Presented by YMCA
By Matt Browning Graham McGlynn has coached several different sports at the YMCA, but he first knew he wanted to get into coaching in high school. “My little brother needed a coach for his basketball team, and I stepped in to help,” McGlynn said. “Right away I was drawn to the idea of passing down […]
Campus’ Kenton Holmes – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Haysville School District
By Cooper Chadwick Looking to continue his career in diving after high school, senior Kenton Holmes spent his offseason getting continuously better. “I went to the Air Force Academy for a week long dive camp in June, in which I was taught by current and former D1 divers as well as one on one coaching […]
Andover’s Kristina Figy – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning No matter the sport, mistakes are going to happen. But how an athlete responds to those mistakes is crucial. Andover bowler Kristina Figy is making that her primary focus this season. “I want to work on not being so hard on myself,” Figy said. “I want to enjoy this season since it’s my last. […]