Augusta’s Braxton Chandler – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Cindy Waggoner State Farm Insurance

Success on the mound starts with consistency for Augusta’s Braxton Chandler. The Augusta pitcher entered the season focused on becoming someone his teammates could rely on every time he took the ball. Whether it was throwing strikes, working deep into games or handling pressure situations, Chandler wanted to establish himself as a dependable presence for […]
Wichita Southeast’s Phillip Johnson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tommy Leach Shelter Insurance

For Phillip Johnson, growth this season has been about becoming a more dependable player and finding ways to impact the game in every opportunity he gets. Johnson said his primary focus entering the year was improving his consistency while becoming a bigger contributor for Wichita Southeast High School. “My primary focus this season was to […]
Wichita East’s Korbyn Werner – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Emprise Bank

Korbyn Werner of Wichita East set clear goals heading into the season, focusing on leadership and production on both sides of the game. “My primary focus this season was being a team leader and to achieve a .400 batting average by the end of the season and have at least 25 strikeouts,” Werner said. Werner […]
Wichita Trinity’s Camdon Kilgore – Driving Change Athlete – Presented by KTAG

Leadership has become the driving force behind Camdon Kilgore’s season for Wichita Trinity Academy. While the numbers at the plate continue to stand out, Kilgore said his biggest priority this spring has been helping the younger players continue the program’s winning standard after last year’s success. “My focus for this season was to become a […]
Wichita East’s Kayden Morrison – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Braden Carter Farmers Insurance

Kayden Morrison of Wichita East set out this season with a clear goal: help his team finish with a winning record and knock off opponents the Aces had not beaten during his time in the program. That goal has started to become reality, highlighted by key wins over Kapaun Mount Carmel, Wichita Heights and Andover […]
Clearwater’s Easton Carter – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ

For Easton Carter, success this season has been measured by much more than statistics. The Clearwater standout has embraced a leadership role while helping guide a young team through the ups and downs of the season. “My main focus was playing free and being a leader for the young team we have this year,” Carter […]
May/June 2026 South Central Kansas Magazine
Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour – Conway Springs

The final stop today on the Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour was at Conway Springs! Congratulations to Jase Downey on signing to play baseball at Southwestern!
Newton’s Cody Jay – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Charlsen Insurance Agency

By Blake Chadwick Newton senior Cody Jay plays third base and pitches for the Railers. He has been a key piece of the program since stepping into varsity as a sophomore. Since then, he has grown into one of the team’s most reliable arms and a steady presence in the lineup. “Cody has been a […]
Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour – Hutchinson Trinity

Another stop on the Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour! Congratulations to Hutchinson Trinity’s Drew Dechant on signing to play baseball at Hutchinson Community College!