Merari Flores, Wichita Northwest – Prep Performance Of The Month Presented By Hog Wild
By Matt Browning Wichita Northwest’s Merari Flores was constantly on the move throughout the offseason, looking to build off her first team all-league selection last season. “During the offseason, I played my last season of club soccer due to me being a senior with my club team Kansas Wichita Rush 2006,” Flores said. “We traveled across […]
Mulvane’s Garrett Olson – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Shelter Insurance, Taylor Zeka
By Hayden Swope Mulvane’s Garrett Olson has been looking forward to getting back on the field all offseason. As the first games of the season near quick, Olson feels ready for whatever the season may throw at him. “To prepare for this season I began going to player-led hitting sessions beginning in mid January as […]
Winfield’s Emma Moore – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Visit Wichita
By Blake Chadwick Growing up in the water, Winfield’s Emma Moore has been swimming since she was about six years old, starting with the Winfield Swim Club. “I started noticing my talent at about nine years old when I started qualifying for my first championship meets,” Moore said. The senior is primarily a 100 and […]
YiBelong Spotlight Ben Brown – Presented By YMCA
By Matt Browning Ben Brown has the right combination when it comes to being an affective YMCA volunteer coach. “I have always enjoyed working with kids and playing/coaching sports, so volunteering with the YMCA has been a perfect fit,” Brown said. “While I do have some experiences coaching and playing at higher levels, I appreciate […]
Russ Smith, Central-Burden HS – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Russ Smith of Central Burden was an all-state baseball player last year, but because of an injury he occurred in football, he will not be able to play this season. Smith suffered a separation to his AC joint in his shoulder and later found out he tore his labrum. He is now […]
Wendy Rusco – Blue Dragon Spotlight Presented By Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning Wendy Rusco attended Hutchinson Community College from 2003 to 2005 and was a basketball player for the Blue Dragons. She received her Associates Degree in Science. “The support I received from great coaches, teammates, and my academic advisor played a significant role in my growth and success,” Rusco said. “Whether on the […]
It’s Masters Week! Learn How Golfers Prevent and Treat Injury – Presented by APT
Since 1934, the first full week in April has been known as the Masters Tournament week. For four days, golfers worldwide meet in Augusta, Georgia, to compete for the coveted Green Jackets. While we see the golfers perform at the top of their game, we often don’t see all the preparatory work that happens beforehand, including injury […]
Girls Basketball All-VYPE Teams – Presented by Kansas Turnpike Authority
Wichita Large School FIRST TEAM Samiyah Ellis, Wichita Heights Val Norwood, Wellington Ashley Singhateh, Maize South Elizabeth Tjaden, Clearwater Brooke Walker, Andover SECOND TEAM Macayla Askew, Derby Aliyah Green, Andover Leah Henke, Bishop Carroll Kya Thornton, Circle Brit Zeka, Wellington Coach of the Year – Eric Adams, Wellington Wichita Small School FIRST TEAM Kendall Brueggen, […]
Boys Basketball All-VYPE Teams – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Wichita Large School FIRST TEAM Andrell Burton, Jr, Campus Michael Kates, Maize South Josh Kim, Andover William Thengvall, Kapaun Mount Carmel T.J. Williams, Wichita Heights SECOND TEAM Eli Benning, Wichita Northwest Conner Chadwell, Circle Tory Homan, Maize South Corbin Johnson, Kapaun Mount Carmel Amalachi Wilkins, Wichita Heights Coach of the Year – Steve Eck, Kapaun […]
How to Avoid Bleacher Butt – Presented by APT
How to Prevent Bleacher Butt If you’ve ever attended a sports event, concert, or school function, chances are you’ve encountered the uncomfortable reality of “bleacher butt.” After sitting on hard, unforgiving bleachers for an entire event, that achy, sore feeling sets in. Even if you haven’t experienced this, school sports and athletic seasons are ramping […]