Blue Valley North’s Jaliya Davis – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Fernando Garcia Shelter Insurance

By Joanna Chadwick The spotlight that has been on Blue Valley North’s Jaliya Davis only intensified her senior season as she was named a McDonald’s All-American and signed with Kansas. Yet that light never blinded her from being what coach Ann Fritz calls a total team player. “Everyone on the team loves Jaliya,” Fritz said. […]
Shawnee Mission Northwest’s Keaton Wagler – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Brad Williams Shelter Insurance

By Joanna Chadwick The stats that Shawnee Mission Northwest’s Keaton Wagler put up during his senior season as he led the Cougars to the second straight Class 6A title were eye-popping. He averaged 18.5 points, 6.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists, while shooting 58.5% from the field, 44.8% from three-point range and 83% from the free-throw line. […]
Andover High Selects Trey O’Neil To be Recommended as Head Boys’ Basketball Coach

Pending approval by the USD 385 B.O.E., Trey O’Neil will be the Head Boys’ Basketball Coach at Andover HighSchool. Coach O’Neil will replace Martin Shetlar, who resigned at the end of the 2025 basketball season after 8years as the Head Boys Basketball Coach of Andover High. Shetlar led Andover High to a State Title in […]
Sunrise Hoopsfest – Presented by Visit Wichita

By Matt Browning For the third year in a row, the top high school basketball talent gathered at Fugate Gymnasium on the Newman University campus in Wichita, Kansas on February 7th and February 8th. The two-day boys basketball showcase featured four of the top high school basketball programs in the country: Sunrise Christian Academy, Link […]
South Haven’s Kelly Theurer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by SCCDAT

By Matt Browning One of the benefits Kelly Theurer has found with South Haven SCCDAT program is how it has forced her to come out of her shell socially. “Personally, SCCDAT has helped me in many ways, but the most prominent way would be socially, Theurer said. “It has really pushed me to be a more sociable […]
Derby’s Bryan Chadwick – Coach of the Month – Presented by Todd Benway State Farm

By Joanna Chadwick Now in his second season as the Derby girls basketball coach, Bryan Chadwick led the Panthers to a second place finish in Class 6A and another AVCTL I league championship. Despite the Panthers’ dominance over the past decade, there was some concern from outside observers due to significant roster turnover following the […]
Blue Dragon Spotlight – Landon Forbes – Presented by Hutchinson Community College

By Matt Browning When Landon Forbes had the opportunity to transfer from Fort Hays State to Hutchinson Community College to play basketball, it was too good to pass up. “First, Hutch fits my style of play better,” Forbes said. “The game is played at a much quicker pace, allowing for more transition opportunities. Also, I […]
Andover’s Josh Kim – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance

By Blake Chadwick Andover senior guard Josh Kim is one of the best pure point guards in the state and has been that way ever since he has started for the Andover Trojans. “What makes (Josh) special is his combination of talent, work ethic, and leadership,” Andover head coach Martin Shetlar said. “Josh is not […]
Championship Saturday: postseason high school basketball schedule, scores, stats and recaps (March 15)

By Joanna Chadwick Class 6A Boys Championship: SM Northwest 63, Olathe North 56 — With 1:41 remaining, Cam Love scored to get Olathe North within 57-54. SM Northwest scored six of the final eight points to defend its title. SMNW was led by Ethan Taylor’s 19 points, 15 rebounds and six assists. Keaton Wagler had […]
Friday’s semifinal basketball schedule, scores, stats and recaps

By Joanna Chadwick Class 6A Boys SM Northwest 63, Maize 55 — Each time SM Northwest looked like it was pulling away — up 20-13, up 37-27, for instance — Maize made big shots. With SM Northwest leading 46-41 after three, Alan Hanna and Brayden Myovela both scored in the first minute to get within […]