Newton’s Brodi Roath – South Central Kansas Fan’s Choice Miss Basketball – Presented by Shelter Insurance
As a freshman at Newton High School, Brodi Roath is already making an impact through her energy, competitiveness, and passion for the game. A two-sport athlete competing in both basketball and volleyball, Roath is quickly establishing herself as a player to watch as she begins her high school career. Her first basketball season provided several […]
Collegiate’s Jai Johnson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Collegiate
For most freshmen, stepping into varsity track and field can be an adjustment. For Wichita Collegiate’s Jai Johnson, it has quickly turned into a breakout season. Competing in track and field for the first time, Johnson has emerged as one of the top young athletes in the area, excelling in the long jump and sprint […]
Wichita Southeast’s Phillip Johnson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tommy Leach Shelter Insurance
For Phillip Johnson, growth this season has been about becoming a more dependable player and finding ways to impact the game in every opportunity he gets. Johnson said his primary focus entering the year was improving his consistency while becoming a bigger contributor for Wichita Southeast High School. “My primary focus this season was to […]
Wichita East’s Korbyn Werner – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Emprise Bank
Korbyn Werner of Wichita East set clear goals heading into the season, focusing on leadership and production on both sides of the game. “My primary focus this season was being a team leader and to achieve a .400 batting average by the end of the season and have at least 25 strikeouts,” Werner said. Werner […]
Wichita Northwest’s Amaia Alvarez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Dean Jones State Farm Insurance
Leadership became a major point of emphasis this season for Amaia Alvarez as the Wichita Northwest senior stepped into a new role as one of the team captains. While Alvarez has always focused on improving her technical skills and overall development on the field, this season brought a different perspective as she looked to lead […]
Conway Springs’ Eli Benge – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Davis-Moore Chevrolet
For Eli Benge, growing up in a military family has meant learning lessons about sacrifice, strength and appreciation from someone he admires most — his father. Benge’s dad has spent the last 22 years serving in the military, beginning his career by recruiting people into the National Guard before steadily rising through the ranks. Today, […]
Andover Central’s David Thomison – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
David Thomison of Andover Central focused this track and field season on enjoying the sport, building team chemistry and improving his performance across distance events. “My primary focus this track and field season was to have fun, grow as team, build new friendships and train hard,” Thomison said. Thomison said one of his biggest strengths […]
Andover Central’s Jackson Friesen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
For Jackson Friesen, golf this season has been about more than scores and standings. It has been about enjoying the game, staying positive and helping lift his team. “My primary goal this season was to make sure I enjoyed it,” Friesen said. “My goal this season was to have fun playing golf and try to […]
Valley Center’s RayJ Logan – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Driving School
For RayJ Logan, the goal entering the season was simple: compete with the best teams in the league and continue building consistency as a group for Valley Center High School basketball. “My primary focus for the past season was mainly to compete with the best of the best in our league and to steadily improve […]
Oxford’s Chase Douglas – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Ken Gooch Shelter Insurance
This track and field season has been about more than just individual success for Oxford’s Chase Douglas. It has been about helping his team win, chasing school history and ending his high school career on a high note. Douglas entered the season with clear goals in mind, particularly in the 4×100-meter relay and triple jump. […]