Wichita Collegiate’s Charlie Gentile – Tennis Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Matt Browning Wichita Collegiate’s Charlie Gentile is the defending Class 3-1A singles state champion, but that hasn’t stopped the senior from setting lofty goals for 2026. “Individually, I hope to go undefeated in all matches, singles or doubles,” Gentile said. “I have always had the mentality to set my goals as high as possible. […]
Andover’s Jack Powell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick For most of his life, Jack Powell imagined himself playing tennis in college. The Andover High School senior spent years developing his game and preparing for that opportunity. But after a serious mountain biking accident last summer, Powell gained a new perspective on both tennis and his future. The accident left Powell […]
Wichita East’s Beau Adamson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Supplement World
By Ken Hansard Wichita East senior singles player Beau Adamson finished his junior tennis season 24-3, succumbing at state in the second round. Heading into this year’s state tourney (story was sent to print prior to the state tournament), Adamson is 19-6 after finishing third at the GWAL meet, and he couldn’t be more excited about the thought […]
Andover Central’s Jaxon Post – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick For seven years Andover Central senior Jaxon Post has dedicated his life to the sport of tennis. Through his journey, he has won a lot of matches, but more importantly, the senior has impacted twice as many people. “As a teacher and coach for over 25 years, I have worked with thousands […]
Ark City’s Dawson O’Donnell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina
By Hayden Swope Dawson O’Donnell of Ark City grew up on a tennis court, so when his time came for him to compete in high school, he was set up for success. Going undefeated this past season, O’Donnell has a lot to be thankful for. “I started playing tennis from a very young age,” O’Donnell […]
Central Christian’s Nathan Reed – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Clinic
By Ken Hansard Hutchinson Central Christian has made golfing a family affair. With two sets of outstanding brothers, the Cougars look primed to challenge for a state title this spring, just as they have the past few years, and senior Nathan Reed, along with freshman brother Tyler and brothers Ryland and Cael Koolman, is ready […]
Wichita East’s Bo Lu – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Braden Carter Farmers Insurance
By Matt Browning Wichita East senior tennis player Bo Lu has always played singles for the Blue Aces, but he chose to play doubles this season and for an important reason. “My biggest highlight this season was probably placing third in the first tournament that I played doubles with my friend and teammate Avyay Sharma,” […]
Wichita Heights’ Seth Ogden – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by David Kauffman M & M Insurance
By Ken Hansard All driven athletes understand that one of the keys to greatness is working to improve weaknesses to the point where they become strengths. Wichita Heights tennis player Seth Ogden realized that both his serves and his approach shots were holding him back, so he worked hard to correct that, “It took a lot […]
Derby’s Kristin Kohr – Coach Spotlight – Presented by Todd Benway State Farm
The culture around every single Derby High School program is to win. After another successful season, the boys tennis team sent three seniors to the Class 6A tournament. Despite giving all of the props to the boys, coach Kristen Regier and assistant coach Kristin Kohr played an essential role in getting them to that next […]
Valley Center’s Gabe Shaffer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by The Halstead Bank
Valley Center junior Gabe Shaffer has been one of the best tennis players in the area ever since he stepped on the court freshman year. “God has been a huge part of my journey through tennis and I’ve grown with him throughout this process just as much as my tennis game has grown,” Shaffer said. […]