Haven’s Isaiah Doherty – Cross Country Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Isaiah Doherty enters the Haven High School cross country season with high expectations after a strong junior year that saw him finish among the state’s top runners. Doherty is coming off a season in which he ran a personal-best 5-kilometer time of 16:32 at Sterling and placed 15th at the state cross country meet. Now, […]
Buhler’s Sofia Spies – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by PrairieStar Health Center
Buhler’s Sofia Spies finished last season with a 27-7 record, winning a league championship before placing second at regionals and second at state. This year, she is eager to see how her offseason preparation translates to competition. “I am most excited about showcasing my work over the summer,” Spies said. “I want to see how […]
Campus Colts – Football Preview – Presented by Russ Herman State Farm
After an 0-9 season in 2025, the Campus Colts enter 2026 with a much more experienced roster and plenty of optimism. Campus returns 18 starters from a team that started 18 sophomores a year ago, giving coach Cody Peabody’s team its first opportunity to take the field with an upperclass-heavy roster. “We’re looking to stay […]
Wichita Central Christian’s Levi Sturm – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Russ Herman State Farm
Levi Sturm has already established himself as one of Central Christian Academy’s top cross country runners. This season, he is hoping to help the Lions reach a milestone the program has never achieved. Sturm’s goal is to help Central Christian qualify its boys cross country team for the state meet for the first time. Individually, […]
Sedgwick’s Ella Vondracek – Athlete Spotlight
The upcoming volleyball season is an opportunity to return to the court, compete alongside her teammates and continue pushing to become a more complete player for Sedgwick’s Ella Vondracek. “I am most excited about getting back on the court and competing with my teammates,” Vondracek said. “I enjoy playing with the girls on my team […]
Udall’s Liberty Mason – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Ken Gooch Shelter Insurance
Udall’s Liberty Mason said one of the things she enjoys most about volleyball is the feeling she gets when she is competing. “I am most excited about the thrill of playing this season,” Mason said. “I love the high I feel being on the court playing a sport I am so passionate about.” Mason also […]
Buhler’s Brendan Ronan – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Clinic
For the first time at any level, Buhler soccer player Brendan Ronan will have a chance to play alongside his younger brother, Gavin, who enters the season as a freshman. “What is most exciting to me about the upcoming season is that I will have an opportunity to play alongside my brother Gavin for the […]
Kapaun Mount Carmel’s Mena Sarinana – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Kapaun Mount Carmel’s Mena Sarinana enters her senior season with plenty of accomplishments to look back on, including individual state championships in 2023 and 2024. Now, she hopes to add another title to her résumé while helping Kapaun continue its run of team success. “I am most excited to be able to play one more […]
Little River’s Cooper Hjetland – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Sean Thomas Midwest Land Group
Cooper Hjetland has spent all four years of high school involved in FFA at Little River High School, an experience that has allowed him to build on his family’s agricultural background while gaining new experiences beyond the classroom. Hjetland’s interest in agriculture began with his family, which has a long history in the industry through […]
Garden Plain’s Sawyer Ayres – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Tractor Company
For Sawyer Ayres, the farm has always been more than a place to work. It is where his passion for the outdoors began and where he has built some of his favorite memories. The Garden Plain High School student grew up helping his dad with cattle and completing chores around the farm. Those early experiences […]