Kapaun Mount Carmel’s Courtney Nye – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by KTAG
By Matt Browning Kapaun Mount Carmel’s Courtney Nye is the defending Class 5A champion at 125 and is preseason No. 1 at that class. But throughout the offseason conditioning, Nye took on a new role. “I was acting as a coach during our team’s off-season conditioning, which lasted four weeks,” Nye said. “Alongside a few other […]
Hutchinson’s Sophia Zwickl – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Sophia Zwickl is a senior whose high school wrestling career reflects resilience, dedication, and leadership. Having wrestled since middle school, Zwickl has grown into a cornerstone of the Hutchinson wrestling program and a role model for younger athletes. Entering her senior season, she was especially excited for the chance to compete at […]
Tuesday’s high school basketball scores (Jan. 13, 2026)
By Joanna Chadwick Boys Andale 64, Clearwater 31 — Jack Horsch scored a game-high 22 points, hitting four three-pointers. Andover 63, Andover Central 52 — Andover’s Walker McClellan scored 14, Marcus Wilson 13 and Shaal Ruud 10 in the win. Andover Central’s CJ Allen scored 23 with three threes, and Carter Inslee scored 14. Berean […]
Ark City’s Hadley Musson – Student Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Tractor
By Matt Browning The primary initial motivation for Ark City’s Hadley Musson to join FFA was she wanted to be a part of something. But now, over four years, it has made an impact larger than she thought it would. Through FFA, I also began my Baking SAE, which grew into a successful business that […]
Wichita East’s Avei’yeah Wilson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Braden Carter Farmers Insurance
By Hayden Swope As the new wrestling season approaches, Avei’yeah Wilson of Wichita East has been putting in extra time and effort toward her preparation; both on and off the mat. “This season I’m taking more time to get mentally and physically prepared for the upcoming season, I’m putting more dedication and focus towards school […]
Collegiate’s Karim Sandid – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Collegiate
By Cooper Chadwick Last season at the state championship, Wichita Collegiate’s Karim Sandid finished first in the 200m medley relay, second in the 400m freestyle relay, third in the 100m breaststroke and fourth in the 100m freestyle. Head coach Aidan Scott is excited to have Sandid back for his junior year. “Karim is a great […]
Oxford’s Madison Mayfield – Student Spotlight – Presented by SCCDAT
By Matt Browning One of the main reasons Oxford’s Madison Mayfield joined SCCDAT was to have an influence on the next generation of Wildcats. “Some things that I have learned about myself while being in SCCDAT is that I really like being involved with the younger kids and teaching them how we should be as […]
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 […]
Newton’s Jaeann James – Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Cooper Chadwick Newton high school senior Jaeann James has qualified for state all three years of her high school career and she hopes this year will be no different. “ I am dedicated and committed to my team. My team knows that I will show up and work hard. I expect them to do […]
Blue Dragon Spotlight – Kade Smith – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning One of the main reasons football player Kade Smith loves Hutchinson Community College is the support the students and staff provide. But it’s also nice how good the athletics and academics are, too. “There’s a multitude of people on and off campus who are so loving and willing to support,” Smith said. “Athletically […]