Hutchinson Trinity’s Kaid McElgunn – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning For Hutchinson Trinity’s Kaid McElgunn, the mindset heading into the baseball season is simple: get better. “I would say my primary focus this season is to just be better than last year,” McElgunn said. “Improvement is always ideal for a sport like baseball.” That steady approach hasn’t stopped McElgunn from setting ambitious […]
Wichita East’s Greyson Jowdy – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Caleb Hanke State Farm
By Matt Browning Wichita East baseball player Greyson Jowdy has his sights set on one thing this season: winning. “My primary focus for this season is winning. I want to make a run into the playoffs this year,” Jowdy said. “We have a strong group of guys that can get us there if we work […]
Wichita Collegiate’s Maddox Drumright – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Committed to play at Wichita State University next year, junior catcher Maddox Drumright still has his sights set on winning state this season. “I’m excited to see the possible run we can make in the postseason because the first couple games I’ve seen some good things that I believe will give us […]
Ark City’s Josh Abrams – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
After hitting .347 with eight extra-base hits, 13 stolen bases, 15 runs batted in and 18 runs scored, Ark City’s Josh Abrams returns as one of the top players in the area. While those numbers are impressive, Abrams has his sights set on an even bigger season in 2026. “My primary focus this season was […]
Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour – Andale
Another stop on the Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour! Congratulations to the following Andale athletes on continuing their athletic careers! Myah Rieger (Butler CC cheer), Riley Stoll (Barton CC bowling), Brooke Grimes (Bethel basketball), Carley Keller (Neosho volleyball), Easton Linnens (Friends baseball), Patrick Keehn (Butler CC baseball), Caden Fowler (Friends baseball), Jackson Bell (Sterling […]
Maize South’s Kanyon Akers – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by All Seasons Custom Apparel
By Blake Chadwick For Kanyon Akers, baseball has always been about more than just the game. The Maize South senior has built his career around that mindset, and heading into his final season, that approach continues to define who he is on and off the field. “I’ve been playing baseball as soon as I could […]
Andover’s Ryan Hatfield – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning For Andover’s Ryan Hatfield, the focus this season goes well beyond personal numbers. The junior catcher is centered on doing whatever it takes to elevate his team, even as he transitions into a new role behind the plate. “My primary focus for the season is just to try and make the team […]
Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour – Derby
Another stop on the Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour! Congratulations to the following Derby athletes on signing to continue their athletic careers! Jace Hambleton (Tabor baseball) Macayla Askew (Elon basketball) Cale Clingan (Drury basketball) Morgan Thompson (McPherson bowling) Cash Carns (Newman bowling) Dallas Tritt (Newman soccer) Lilly Araiza (Pratt soccer) Lilly Emmerson (Hutch CC […]
Buhler’s Jared Miller – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Clinic Pediatrics
By Cooper Chadwick Earning second team all-league outfielder last year with Buhler, senior Jared Miller will play a vital role in the success of the Crusaders. “Jared is a fun guy to have around and this will be Jared’s 3rd year playing a key role for us at the Varsity Level. Defensively he plays with […]
El Dorado’s Grady Scanlon – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Willie’s
By Hayden Swope El Dorado’s Grady Scanlon is eager to see how the work he has put in throughout his career will show up on the field for his final season. “I’m most excited to see how all my hard work from my last three years will pay off in my last high school season,” […]