Maize’s Cooper Shaw – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Dillehay Orthodontics
By Cooper Chadwick Last year, Maize High’s Cooper Shaw averaged 12.8 saves a game, earning him first team all-league goalkeeper. This season, Shaw is leading his team as captain and anchoring their defense from the goal line. “An exceptional athlete and an even better teammate, Cooper leads with intensity, composure and unmatched vision. His ability […]
Ark City’s Santiago Castillo – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Xtreme Jumpin’ Jax Party Rentals and Pine Lodge Resort
By Cooper Chadwick Excited for this upcoming season junior Santiago Castillo has big plans for him and his team. “Some goals I have for this season are to become an all-around better player. I want to make the first team for my league. A goal I have for my team is for us to become […]
Rose Hill’s Brady Liebl – Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Blake Chadwick Rose Hill soccer has been right at the top of Class 4-1A for a while now. Last season, the Rockets thought that 2024 would be their year as they entered the state championship game with only one loss. For the Rockets, they would find themselves coming up short once again after a […]
Wichita North’s Jairo Manudjano-Lopez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Emprise Bank
By Angela Brunk As a senior at Wichita North High School, Jairo Mandujano-Lopez is stepping into his final soccer season with high goals and a clear vision both as a player and a team leader. Playing primarily on the wing or striker, Mandujano-Lopez brings speed, energy, and passion to every match. “This season, I want […]
Wichita Southeast’s David Mlendja – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Caleb Hanke State Farm
Photo by Janson By Angela Brunk David Mlendja a senior at Wichita Southeast High School, is ready to step on the soccer field one last season for his high school. Mlendja is the goalkeeper for the team, and this year Mlendja’s goal is clear. He wants to win the state championship. Last season the team […]
Maize’s Landon Johnson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk As a senior at Maize High School, Landon Johnson is stepping onto the soccer field with high hopes for both personal growth and team success. A two-year captain and former center back, Johnson is now playing center midfielder and embracing the opportunity to contribute more on the offensive side of the ball. […]
Derby’s Dallas Tritt – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Uplink
By Angela Brunk As Dallas Tritt steps into his senior season at Derby High School, he brings experience, leadership, and a strong sense of responsibility to a young Panthers squad. A two-year varsity player and center back, Tritt is embracing the challenge of leading a developing team through this competitive soccer season. “My main goal […]
Andover Central High School’s Cruz Sanchez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Cruz Sanchez Andover Central High School By Angela Brunk As a center back, senior Cruz Sanchez is stepping into his final high school soccer season for Andover Central with high aspirations and a strong sense of purpose. A key figure in the back line, Sanchez is determined to help lead his team to a regional […]
Campus High School’s Logan Mortensen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Logan Mortensen Campus High School By Angela Brunk As a senior center midfielder, Logan Mortensen enters his final high school soccer season with clear goals and high expectations. Having earned Honorable Mention in the AVCTL last year, Logan is aiming even higher this season. The AVCTL is widely regarded as one of the most competitive […]
Derby’s Chad Schwartz – Coach Spotlight – Presented by Todd Benway State Farm
Soccer has always been a passion for longtime Derby assistant coach Chad Schwartz. He started coaching in 2002 when his son was 4 years old, following him as he grew up until he took the assistant coach position at Derby in 2014. For Schwartz, being on the soccer field is his solace. “I have a […]