Kapaun Mount Carmel’s Noah Pirtle-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Supplement World
Kapaun Mount Carmel’s Noah Pirtle had a dream season. The senior was one of the Crusaders’ top golfers and was instrumental in Kapaun’s state championship. “The main goal I had for the season was to win state at Sand Creek with my team,” Pirtle said. “High school (golf) is such a different atmosphere with it […]
Bluestem’s Olivia Beason-Military Family Spotlight-Presented by Davis-Moore
Technology has been especially beneficial to Olivia Beason of Bluestem. When her parents are gone for an extended period time, there are still ways for her to talk to them. “I don’t see my parents as often as I would like,” Beason said. “Their schedules start early and can end late. It’s how I’ve always […]
Little River Softball-Team of the Month-Presented by Visit Wichita
Led by principal and first-year head coach Randy Hendrickson, the Little River Lady Redskins’ softball team set a school record for the most wins in school history with 11. The Lady Redskins were led by a young group of players who had their sights set on getting over the hump and turning the losing ways […]
Travis Kirk-Blue Dragon Spotlight-Presented by Hutchinson Community College
Travis Kirk has a long history at Hutchinson Community College and just finished his 22nd season as a Blue Dragon basketball women’s assistant coach, which ended in a national championship. Originally hired by Rob Edmisson to join the women’s staff before the 2001-02 season, Kirk stayed on staff when Nathan Daume was hired before the […]
Circle’s Ellie Randall-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Wichita Driving School
A change to the KSHSAA rules made Ellie Randall’s senior season a special one. In the spring of 2023, members of the Kansas House of Representatives and Kansas Senate passed legislation providing the opportunity for Non-Public School Students to participate in KSHSAA sponsored activities at their respective local public school. “I have been homeschooled my […]
Buhler’s Malachi Willis-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by The Alley
If someone would have asked Buhler’s Malachi Willis how his season was going in early January, his response would have been different than it was later in the season. “I started off a little on the 180 average side which isn’t bad but not where I was wanting to be,” Willis said. “I definitely had […]
Maize South’s Britton Ford-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Shelter Insurance, Landon Head
Britton Ford, a Maize South golfer, knew he had big expectations going into the season, and was ready to take on the challenge of helping his team to state. “Overall the season went great and I had a lot of fun with my friends,” Ford said. “Even though my scores didn’t match my expectations I […]
Bishop Carroll’s Sofia Wendell-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Old Chicago
Sofia Wendell of Bishop Carroll had really high expectations going into the season, and with a few event changes and lots of time put in over the offseason, Wendell was feeling very confident heading into regional and state week. “The season went better than I had hoped,” Wendell said. “I originally went in running the […]
Derby’s Rylee Sliva-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Damm Wellness
It was a family connection that got Derby’s Rylee Silva interested in the medical industry. “My biggest family inspiration was my sister,” Silva said. “She is currently in the healthcare industry and showed me that working in the lab is an amazing option for my career due to my interests.” A professor at Butler County inspired […]
Wichita Heights’ Landon Joynt-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Farmers Insurance, Braden Carter
Landon Joynt of Wichita Heights couldn’t believe how fast the season flew, but is proud of himself and his team’s hard work all throughout the spring season. “I feel that the season went by way too fast even with the additional games, but overall I feel that during my time with Heights, this season was […]