Bishop Carroll’s Diego Medina – Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Blake Chadwick Since Bishop Carroll senior goalkeeper Diego Medina was young, he stood out on the soccer field. Now he continues to do the same, whether that was being named an all-state or all-league player or earning the honor to play in a Kansas vs Oklahoma all-state game. Medina has made sure that he […]
Andover Central’s Braeden Carlton – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope Andover Central’s Braeden Carlton took no time off to prepare for the 2025 season. The first team all-league forward has been training year-round, and hasn’t slowed down either. “Preparation for the season started back when last season ended in October,” Carlton said. “We’ve been having training sessions either privately or as a […]
Andover Central’s Breckin Carman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope Breckin Carman of Andover Central was a first team all-league midfielder for the Jaguars last season. Hoping to come back even stronger this season, Carman spent the offseason staying determined and disciplined. “I have been lifting weights and running outside of practice,” Carman said. “Another focus I’ve had is really putting in […]
Hutchinson’s Gael Parra – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by PrairieStar Health Center
By Blake Chadwick Being a goalkeeper is always one of the hardest positions to play. Especially when you start playing as a freshman in high school. For Gael Parra, switching positions was hard, but necessary. “I started playing keeper the summer going into my Freshman year,” Parra said. “It was mentally tough as my whole […]
Valley Center’s Nathan Hinds – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rikki Casey Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick A good goalie is a key piece for every soccer team. For last year’s 13-4-1 Valley Center team, senior goalkeeper Nathan Hinds was a huge part of their success because of his big-time shot-stopping ability, soccer IQ and experience. Hinds was a second-team all-league player last season, contributing to the team with […]
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 […]