Oxford’s Tucker Ruyle – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Ken Gooch Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning As he heads into his senior season at Oxford, Tucker Ruyle is wanting to embrace a specific role with the Wildcats. “One thing I’ve always wanted to be is a team leader and somebody that people look up to,” Ruyle said. “So I have been trying to be the best teammate I […]
Hutchinson Trinity’s Cienna Maskil – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning Hutchinson Trinity has always depended on Cienna Maskil on being a rebounder, but this season Maskil would like to be leaned on for her scorer, as well. “Rebounding has always been a strength of mine, but this year I want to expand my game and become a more versatile scorer,” Maskil said. “I’m […]
Kingman’s Caylor Helm – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jon Wollen State Farm
By Hayden Swope Kingman’s Caylor Helm is entering her senior season with a sharpened focus and a commitment to strengthening every part of her game for a successful season. “I am working on improving my defense and rebounding this season,” Helm said. “I have focused strongly on offense in the past and this year in […]
Friday’s Wichita-area high school basketball scores (Jan. 9, 2026)
By Joanna Chadwick Boys Arkansas City 77, Newton 66 Augusta 58, Circle 42 — Owen Roberts scored 12 and Brody Chappell 11 for Augusta. Paxton Hall scored 11 for Circle, hitting three-pointers. Buhler 62, Winfield 47 — Isaiah Heredia, Jacob Miller and Luke Holmberg each scored 13 for Buhler. Chaparral 59, Conway Springs 53 — […]
Circle’s Lauren Swilley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kathy Richard-Koenigsman State Farm
By Hayden Swope Coming off a minor injury, Lauren Swilley of Circle has been easing back into basketball while preparing to take on a leadership role. “I had a nagging knee injury from volleyball, so I’m taking a couple of weeks to heal my body for the season,” Swilley said. “Mentally, we have spent the […]
Augusta’s Ragan Pfeifer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Cindy Waggoner State Farm
By Hayden Swope Ragan Pfeifer of Augusta has a lot to look forward to this season, including who she gets to take the court with one last time. “My sister didn’t play with me last year, but for our senior year she decided to play so I’m really excited to play with her again,” Pfeifer […]
Kingman’s Dawson Wood – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jon Wollen State Farm
By Blake Chadwick Senior guard Dawson Wood enters his final season at Kingman High School ready to make a statement. A steady presence and one of the team’s top shooters, Wood has become a cornerstone for the Eagles both on and off the court. “My biggest strength is my three-point shooting,” Wood said. “It’s helped […]
Kingman Eagles – Basketball Preview – Presented by Jon Wollen State Farm
League: Central Plains League BOYS Head Coach: Tanner Hageman Last Five Seasons: 2025 – 6-15 2024 – 7-14 2023 – 11-11 2022 – 6-15 2021 – 5-13 Key Returning Players: Dawson Wood, sr., F; Trent Clark, jr., G; Logan Birkenbaugh, so., G; Grayson Smith, jr., G; Jackson Campbell, so., G Coach Hageman says: “I feel […]
El Dorado Wildcats – Basketball Preview – Presented by Valerie Bean State Farm
League: AVCTL Division IV BOYS Head Coach: Drew Culbertson Last Five Seasons: 2025 – 4-17 2024 – 2-19 2023 – 3-17 2022 – 14-8 2021 – 4-17 Key Returning Players: Peyton Wight, 6-0, jr., G; Jase Peffly, 6-3, jr., G; Will Lechtenberg, 6-3, jr., F Coach Culbertson says: “We return some solid contributors from a […]
Circle Thunderbirds – Basketball Preview – Presented by Kathy Richard-Koenigsman State Farm
League: AVCTL Division III BOYS Head Coach: Jordan Crawford Last Five Seasons: 2025 – 14-9 2024 – 19-4 2023 – 19-4 2022 – 11-10 2021 – 6-16 Key Returning Players: Clay Gilbertson, 6-3, sr., G; Easton Smith, 5-9, sr., G; Keenan Boldra, 5-9, sr., G Coach Crawford says: “On paper we may not scream off […]