Collegiate’s Milly Caro-Wadley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Collegiate
By Blake Chadwick Milly Caro-Wadley is finishing her high school career as a senior at Wichita Collegiate, and her dedication to cheer has been evident throughout the season. “I started cheering when I was in second grade,” Caro-Wadley said. “I’ve had the opportunity to experience both competitive cheer and school cheer.” Over the years, she […]
Augusta’s Aurora Richardson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Cindy Waggoner State Farm
By Cooper Chadwick With the goal to continuously get better senior Aurora Richardson is excited for her last year with her cheer team. Richardson, a cheerleader for Augusta who is now stepping into a leadership role, spent a lot of her offseason cheering. “To prepare for cheer tryouts by reviewing material, ensuring it is sharp […]
Maize’s Kaydence Venneman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning Maize cheerleader Kaydence Venneman thinks every school’s cheer squads play a vital part in the gameday experience. “I think having a quality cheer team is more important than most people realize,” Venneman said. “Filling up quiet space with cheers in between plays and keeping up the energy when something unexpected happens is so crucial […]
Hutchinson’s Brehman Gibson-Smith – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope Brehmen Gibson-Smith of Hutchinson has been working all offseason for cheer season, and an upcoming competition will showcase her and her team’s talents. “I am most excited for the competition and showcase we do called ‘Rally in the Valley’,” Gibson-Smith said. “We are doing a routine that we have been working on […]
Wichita South’s Katelyn Hall – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Supplement World
By Cooper Chadwick Wichita South’s Katelyn Hall is not just a skilled cheerleader but her head coach Raigan Pankratz talks about her stand out attitude and all around kindness, “She brings a positive light to our team each year. She is dependable in all aspects; I can count on her to not only lead cheers […]
Hutchinson Trinity’s Cheer Team – Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning Before the start of the cheer season, Hutchinson Trinity coach Bernadett Dillon talks to her team about the importance they have for sporting events. “At the start of each cheer season, we talk about the importance of being involved in school, school activities and other sports, while still making cheer a priority,” […]
Rose Hill’s Cheer Team – Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Blake Chadwick The Rose Hill cheer team has taken meaningful steps forward this season, and head coach Aleesa Werbin has seen that growth firsthand. Now in her third year as head coach, Werbin has helped guide the Rockets through a season built on both competitive goals and team connection. “The team’s goals coming into […]
Wichita Heights’ Jamiyah Franklin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Cooper Chadwick With a big restart this season for the Falcons cheer team, senior Jamiyah Franklin helps lead the way. Last year the Falcons graduated a lot of seniors and now have a new coach, so Franklin felt the need to step up and help guide her team to success. “Some goals I have […]
Wichita Heights’ Amani Williams – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Caleb Hanke State Farm
By Blake Chadwick Amani Williams has become a steady presence and a trusted leader for the Wichita Heights cheer program, setting the tone through positivity, confidence, and consistency. Now a senior, Williams has spent the last four years building not only her own skills, but the culture around her. “My biggest strengths are being able […]
Haven’s Kyla Duckett – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by PrairieStar Health Center
By Hayden Swope Haven’s Kyla Duckett has been an NCA and UCA All-American since 2022, and her heart and dedication for the sport hasn’t slowed down since. “Cheer is still not recognized as a sport by many, so this season our team made a commitment to show our community why we deserve the title of […]