Augusta’s Owen Roberts – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Cindy Waggoner State Farm
By Matt Browning Augusta basketball player Owen Roberts averaged seven points and four rebounds last season en route to an honorable mention all-league selection. He knows he has to improve those numbers this season for the Orioles. “I want to improve on being a reliable and efficient basketball player this year,” Roberts said. “I have been […]
Maize South’s Paxton Scott – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Maize South junior Paxton Scott is quickly becoming one of the most electric guards in the AVCTL, and his rise is only beginning. Scott describes his biggest strengths as shooting and on-ball defense, two skills that make him a true two-way presence. But behind the talent is a mindset built for long-term […]
Focus on Wichita Heights girls (Friday’s high school basketball, Jan. 16, 2026)
Come back for a feature on Heights girls basketball. I interviewed coach Jennifer Pillich tonight at Northwest. By Joanna Chadwick The Wichita Heights girls rolled past Wichita Northwest 77-10 while showcasing their speedy guards, who create havoc defensively and can score on the offensive end. But while the Falcons are winning again, their coaching staff […]
Andover Central’s Carter Inslee – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning Andover Central’s Carter Inslee is looking forward to his time at the varsity level. Inslee didn’t play much varsity last year, so he is excited to show what he is capable of. “I am super excited to show my teammates what we are capable of doing and showing how our effort and attitude […]
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 […]