Goddard’s Emerson Wedel-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by All Seasons Custom Apparel
Goddard goalkeeper Emerson Wedel has the stats that speak for everything. At the time this profile was written, Wedel had 177 saves on the season, which was the best in Kansas and 76th in the nation. But Wedel has chosen to focus on being a better example for other players in the program. “This year […]
Newton’s Ian Baker-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Visit Salina
Newton’s Ian Baker was a second team all-league first baseman last year, and he was excited to see where this season took him and his team. Returning many players, Baker was ready for revenge after a tough loss to end last year’s season. “Last year we had a great team that went pretty far and […]
Belle Plaine’s Mia Saucedo-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Shelter Insurance, Ken Gooch
Only being a track runner for two years, Belle Plaine’s Mia Saucedo put in the work throughout the year to run at the best of her ability. Looking back on her two years, Saucedo is proud of the improvement she’s made. “This was my second year ever doing track and I feel like I improved […]
Southeast’s Jacob Brannan-Athlete of the Month-Presented by Shelter Insurance, Tommy Leach
Southeast’s Jacob Brannan had quite the spring season, as he juggled baseball and golf at the same time. Even with focusing on improving in both sports, Brannan was proud of what he accomplished this golf season. “The season went well,” Brannan said. “I’m looking to improve over the summer both physically and mentally as a […]
Junction City High School-Field of the Month-Presented by Hellas Construction
Hellas Construction recently had two turf fields – for baseball and softball – at Junction City High School. “As the Athletic Director I believe that athletics are a point of pride for communities,” said Junction City Athletic Director Chris Bogenhagen. “Successful athletics often translates to positive community engagement. We know that our schools are much more […]
Clearwater’s Makayla Wassenberg-Spotlight presented by Ascension Via Christi
One of the most rewarding parts for Makayla Wassenberg’s job, the trainer at Clearwater High School, is how developing a passion for the community. “I still remember one of my first days in Clearwater,” Wassenberg said. “I was taking the former athletic trainer’s dog on a walk and I had this calm sensation as I […]
Mulvane’s India Downs-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Shelter Insurance, Taylor Zeka
India Downs, a softball player at Mulvane, was a first team all-league outfielder last season, but with a couple of lineup changes throughout the year, Downs was found in the outfield and on second for a short period of time. With big expectations to head to state, the Wildcats fell just short in a regional […]
YiBelong Spotlight-Ishaku Maikori-Presented by YMCA
Ishaku Maikori started coaching at the YMCA in 2007 so that he could coach his two oldest sons. Now more than 15 years later, Maikori finds volunteering just as rewarding as he did in 2007. “I think the best benefit is the relationship and bonds formed with youth and their families and everyone being so […]
Cassidy Boyer-Derby HS-Prep Performance of the month-Presented by Hog Wild
Throughout the offseason, Derby’s Cassidy Boyer focused on improving two specific skills. “During the off season some ways I worked on those specific skills would be doing cone drills and using a ladder along with doing some power and finesse shooting drills,” Boyer said. “My siblings and I would go to the fields continuously to […]
Shawn Marshall – Derby HS-Student of the month-Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
September 18th was day that Derby’s Shawn Marshall will never forget. “I suffered a torn ACL and torn meniscus on September 18th during a football game and had to be carted off, unable to walk,” Marshall said. “I was told it would take months off physical therapy to get to where I was.” Marshall then went to […]