Wellington’s Aleena Rinehart – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by McComb Consulting Inc
Wellington High School junior Aleena Rinehart has built a reputation as one of the school’s most dedicated spirit leaders, balancing cheer and dance with a busy slate of academics, service and faith. A member of both the cheer and dance teams, she has emerged as a steady presence on the sidelines and at halftime, where […]
Cunningham Cheer – Team Spotlight – Presented by Hansard Fireworks
Cunningham High School’s cheer squad is gearing up for another demanding and potentially historic season, bringing back a core group that knows exactly what it takes to support championship-caliber teams from August through March. Jam-packed with dedication and school spirit, this year’s squad is prepared for cold games, long bus rides and deep postseason runs, […]
Valley Center’s Nathan Webb – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rikki Casey Shelter Insurance
Valley Center senior Nathan Webb set clear goals heading into the track season — and he has already checked off several of them while continuing to build his role as a leader for the Hornets. “My primary focus this season was improving my 800m personal record to at least 1:53, which I did at El […]
El Dorado’s Reece Knight – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Drew Wilson Edward Jones
El Dorado High School senior Reece Knight has built his final year around discipline, growth and a clear sense of purpose, both on and off the court. A tennis player for El Dorado, Knight has embraced the steady, demanding nature of the sport while applying those same principles to his life beyond athletics. “Everything takes […]
Augusta’s Braxton Chandler – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Cindy Waggoner State Farm Insurance
Success on the mound starts with consistency for Augusta’s Braxton Chandler. The Augusta pitcher entered the season focused on becoming someone his teammates could rely on every time he took the ball. Whether it was throwing strikes, working deep into games or handling pressure situations, Chandler wanted to establish himself as a dependable presence for […]
Maize South’s Sydney Schumaker – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Simply Hygiene
As Sydney Schumaker prepares to graduate from Maize South High School and begin her college journey at Fort Hays State University, she leaves behind a legacy built on leadership, perseverance and service. Schumaker stayed involved in a variety of activities during her high school career, participating in tennis, diving, National Honor Society and math club. […]
Wichita Collegiate’s Logan Clay – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
The goal for the season for Wichita Collegiate’s Logan Clay has been clear from the start: reach elite distances in both the discus and javelin while helping lead a small but competitive team onto the state podium. “My primary focus for this season was to throw over 200 feet in the discus and over 180 […]
Hutchinson Central Christian’s Cael Kooiman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
For Hutchinson Central Christian golfer Cael Kooiman, this season has been about refining both the physical and mental sides of his game. After helping lead the Cougars to a team state championship last season, Kooiman entered the year with higher expectations and a sharper focus on consistency. “A few focuses I had this year were […]
Wichita North’s Jashawn Tolefree – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Supplement World
This track and field season has been about proving hard work and perseverance can overcome setbacks for Jashawn Tolefree. The Wichita North High School standout has his sights set on competing at the next level while continuing to raise the bar in the triple jump. “My main focus for this year is to get a […]