Wichita North’s Mia Hirsch – Cross Country Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Wichita North High junior Mia Hirsch, a cross-country runner for the RedHawks,isn’t about to wait until she is a senior to assert herself as a team leader. Hirsch, whoas an eighth grader won four medals at the city meet and then, as a freshman, placed13 th at State in the 800, has never been one […]
Belle Plaine’s Sawyer Ehrhart – Football Spotlight – Presented by SCCDAT
By Matt Browning At the time of him breaking his ankle, Belle Plaine’s Sawyer Ehrhart didn’t understand why that could happen to him. He felt empty without football. But that injury changed his whole high school experience. “I needed something else to fill my time,” Ehrhart said. “So I decided to join a club and […]
Northwest’s Kam Stubbs – Tennis Spotlight – Presented by Shari Lewis – Shelter Insurance
By Cooper ChadwickFinishing seventh at state last year in doubles, senior Kam Stubbs is looking to place higher this year with a new partner. Stubbs last year also finished with a 19-3 record, placing third in GWAL and 1st at regionals with her nowgraduated partner, Cayanna Sparks. Being one of the few returning players with […]
Andale’s Myah Rieger – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Oliver’s Sports
By Matt Browning Andale cheerleader Myah Rieger has seen significant improvement in her team that her excitement level for the season is through the roof. “The thing that excites me the most for this season is the improvement of the whole team,” Rieger said. “We have already improved so much since this summer, and are […]
Wichita Classical’s Greer Kice – Tennis Spotlight – Presented by All Seasons
By Matt Browning Being a single tennis player means you’re responsible for everything and that can be quite daunting for Wichita Classical’s Greer Kice. “When you play singles you are out there all alone not knowing how long the matches will be and each opponent has a really different playing style,” Kice said. “That’s why […]
State Volleyball Recap – Presented by Kansas Turnpike Authority
For the first time in school history, Halstead was crowned the class 3A volleyball state champions. The Dragons were victorious after sweeping Nemaha Central in the state championship game. “It is completely surreal in the moment of winning it,” head coach Dianna Schutte said. “It just felt like all the stars finally aligned. You have […]
State Cross County Recap – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Class 4A Five years after winning their first state championship as a school, the Buhler Crusaders girls cross country team did it again. “It was exhilarating and I was so excited for the girls,” head coach Curtis Morgan said. “They have worked hard all season to put themselves in a position to do this, it […]
Augusta’s Elise Richardson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina
By Cooper Chadwick Being the number one at your school since freshman year is impressive in itself but is the least of Senior Elise RIchardson’s accomplishments throughout her high school career. Richardson, a senior at Augusta High school has an impressive rap sheet from just last year. She finished fifth at state with an […]
Oxford’s Connor Commerford – Football Spotlight – Presented by Ken Gooch – Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick After being named an honorable mention all-league safety a season ago, Oxford football’s Connor Commerford is a big reason for the fast start from the Wildcats this season. Commerford is a running back and safety who has been playing football since he was in third grade and now as a senior, he […]
Dodge City High School – Field of the Month – Presented by Hellas Construction
By Matt Browning Hellas Construction recently made major updates to Memorial Stadium at Dodge City High School. “The Hellas Team was transparent and organized,” Dodge City athletic director Jay Gifford. “We started with drawings that were approved by our BOE. The install team showed up on time and were on the job two weeks – finishing in […]