Maize’s Isaac Benjamin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Renovatio LLC
By Blake Chadwick Maize High junior Isaac Benjamin is the type of distance runner who embraces the grind. Still early in his track career, Benjamin has quickly developed into a key piece of the Eagles’ distance group, fueled by a mindset built on challenging himself every day. “I would say that one of my biggest […]
Winfield’s Kellen Gibson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alia Tate PenFed Realty
By Cooper Chadwick Last year, Winfield’s Kellen Gibson was highly successful in the javelin, becoming the league, regional and state champion with a personal best of 191 feet, 8 inches. Now entering his senior year, Gibson still has big plans for himself and his team. “My motivation this season is to try to defend my […]
Buhler’s Jessa Losew – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Clinic
By Blake Chadwick For Jessa Losew, track and field at Buhler has never been about fitting into one event; it has been about competing wherever she is needed and excelling across all of them. A senior who rotates between high jump, triple jump, long jump, the 200, 400 and both relays depending on the meet, […]
Conway Springs’ Connor Koster – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Case Valley Wellness
By Cooper Chadwick Finishing 11th at state was not what Conway Springs senior Connor Koster wanted, but this season he hopes to make himself proud and finish his senior year the right way. “I didn’t do nearly as well at state last year as I would have liked. It was my first year, and I […]
Conway Springs’ Hayley Pauly – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Seiwert Family Farm
By Cooper Chadwick Hoping to make it to state this year, Conway Springs senior Hayley Pauly competes in the discus, shot put and javelin. Over the offseason, Pauly attended a throwing camp coached by former college athletes and worked individually to improve her technique. “I am really wanting to improve my discus and javelin,” Pauly […]
Clearwater’s Alex Smith – Athlete Spotlight
Photo Credit: Creative Visions Photography By Cooper Chadwick Senior Alex Smith competes in the long jump and triple jump for Clearwater and is excited for the upcoming season. “I’m most excited to see the progression of our entire team, especially the freshman and sophomore class because they have a lot of depth coming into this […]
Newton’s Cody Jay – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Charlsen Insurance Agency
By Blake Chadwick Newton senior Cody Jay plays third base and pitches for the Railers. He has been a key piece of the program since stepping into varsity as a sophomore. Since then, he has grown into one of the team’s most reliable arms and a steady presence in the lineup. “Cody has been a […]
Cheney’s Trinity Griffin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Distinct Locker
By Cooper Chadwick Coming off a stellar junior year, Cheney’s Trinity Griffin is excited to finish her final year of high school track. Last season, Griffin ran 15.62 seconds in the 100-meter hurdles, 13.26 in the 100, 27.71 in the 200 and threw 115 feet in the javelin. She is currently third all-time in the […]
Clearwater’s Callie Noland – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Optimal Performance
By Blake Chadwick Clearwater senior sprinter Callie Noland has built her career on becoming one of the most relentless sprinters in the state. Competing in the 100 meters, 200 meters and 4×100 relay, Noland’s explosiveness out of the blocks immediately sets her apart. That early edge, combined with years of experience, has allowed her to […]
Rose Hill’s Nick Bentley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by El Paso Animal Hospital
By Blake Chadwick Rose Hill senior Nick Bentley has spent the past nine years developing into a versatile sprinter, competing in the 100, 200, 400 and 4×400 relay. “My biggest strengths are discipline and being coachable,” Bentley said. “My coaches put me in the 800 at the first meet, and I never complained about it.” […]