Wichita Trinity’s Tyler Wertenberger – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by KTAG
By Matt Browning Wichita Trinity boys basketball coach Nate Awbrey describes senior Tyler Wertenberger as a player whose impact goes far beyond the box score. “He consistently sets hard screens, boxes out his man, and dives for loose balls—always doing the little things that make a big difference,” Awbrey said. “Off the court, he is one […]
Wellington’s Vivienne Wright – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by SCCDAT
By Matt Browning Since she started in SCCDAT last year, Wellington’s Vivienne Wright has learned so much about her school and what goes on in it. “I have learned about how common drugs and alcohol are in students my age,” Wright said. “I have also learned more about mental health. SCCDAT has impacted me by making […]
Wichita Heights’ Jorelle Hadley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Emprise Bank
By Hayden Swope Wichita Heights’ Jorelle Hadley is ready for an unforgettable season, focused on leadership, teamwork, and chasing championships alongside family. “A couple of things I’m excited for is to win four championships with all my teammates and I’m really excited to be playing alongside my cousin Jalihn Timmons and Jordan Timmons,” Hadley said. […]
Wichita Northwest’s Aniah Simpson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by David Kauffman M&M Insurance Associates
By Cooper Chadwick Wichita Northwest’s Aniah Simpson, a senior power forward and center for the Grizzlies, spent a majority of her offseason preparing to have a successful senior year. “During off season I just go to the gym and workout. I also play AAU basketball during the summer…One thing I want to improve on this […]
Friday’s high school basketball scores (Feb. 20, 2026)
By Joanna Chadwick Boys Andale 60, El Dorado 30 — Caden Fowler scored 16, Hunter Grimes 11 and Jack Horsch 10. Andover Central 71, Arkansas City 60 — Drew Bontrager scored 20 and Carter Inslee 16 in the win for Andover Central. S. Jackson scored 19 and D. Camp 17 for Arkansas City. Bishop Carroll […]
YMCA for All – Tim Peintner – Presented by YMCA
By Matt Browning Since 2018, Tim Peintner has been volunteering at the YMCA and is now coaching four of his five children. From tee ball to sixth grade intermediate boys basketball, Peintner spends a significant amount of time donating his time and efforts to young people. “There is a great joy in seeing the kids […]
Campus’ Kenzie Lever – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Haysville School District
By Hayden Swope Kenzie Lever of Campus is looking forward to her final season with a team she has grown up alongside, cherishing the bonds built over years of playing the sport they love. “I’m most excited to just play basketball with my team,” Lever said. “I grew up with all of these girls and […]
Andover’s Aiden Henry – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Senior Aiden Henry’s role for the Andover Trojans is to shut down the opposing team’s main guy and bring the energy, and head coach Trey O’Neil says he does just that and more. “Aiden Henry is a competitor. He matches up with the opponents primary ball handler and pressures them every second […]
Andover’s Jackson Penner – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Jackson Penner has embraced his role as a senior leader for Andover High School, doing the things that don’t always show up in the box score but consistently impact winning. “I believe that my biggest strengths are physical defense, rebounding, my ability to make hustle plays, and vocal leadership,” Penner said. “Whether […]
Tuesday’s high school basketball scores (Feb. 17, 2026)
By Joanna Chadwick Boys scores Andale 67, Wellington 32 — Jack Horsch scored 23 points and Caden Fowler had 13 points, 10 rebounds for Andale. Andover 48, Arkansas City 32 Augusta 61, Winfield 30 — Augusta’s Brecken Albert scored 15, and Brody Chappell and Brody Haskell each had 14. Winfield’s Riley had 10. Bishop Carroll […]