Conway Springs’s Eli Howard-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by KTAG
By Hayden Swope Eli Howard, a Conway Springs athlete, knows that following in last season’s footsteps will be a hard one to do. After winning the state championship, Howard has been training all offseason and is hopeful for a repeat. “I’m going to weights and to camps putting in the work to make this season […]
Conway Springs’s Layne Whitney-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Hayden Swope Layne Whitney of Conway Springs knows that the Cardinals’ state championship victory was not easy to come by, but is ready to put in the work to have that same feeling this year. “I’m preparing for the season similar to the rest of my time in high school by going to summer […]
Sedgwick’s Corey Crumrine-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Cabela’s
By Hayden Swope Corey Crumrine was a second team all-league quarterback last season for Sedgwick, and this season, has an exciting reason to be playing under center. “This season I’m most excited about getting to play my senior season with my younger brother who will be a freshman receiver,” Crumrine said. “Also getting to play […]
Remington’s Kole Klaassen-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Diamond-K AG
By Hayden Swope Kole Klaassen of Remington has big goals heading into his senior season. The second team all-league running back is not only ready to take the field, but also help lead his team off the field as well. “This season I am focused on enjoying my senior year and making a run at […]
South Sumner’s Mak Blosser-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by SCCDAT
By Hayden Swope South Sumner’s Mak Blosser has been putting in the extra work and training all summer long to prepare for the fall. As a freshman, Blosser was an honorable mention all-league offensive back. “We have weights which is at seven in the morning where all the high school boys who want to show […]
Haven’s Grant Patry-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Butler Community College
By Blake Chadwick With a very experienced senior class, Haven junior Grant Patry fits in perfectly with that experience after starting last year as a sophomore. “Grant is a very competitive player and leader on this team because of his work ethic,” senior Vance Loop said. “He is very important to our team because he […]
Haven’s Nash Wray-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Visit Wichita
By Blake Chadwick Haven senior quarterback Nash Wray is on the brink of a breakout season. Wray has been playing football since he was in kindergarten and is now getting to keep living out his dreams of being the QB1 for his hometown team. “What it means to me being QB1 is that it is […]
Haven’s Aiden Hoopes-Athlete Spotlight-Prestented by APT
By Blake Chadwick Haven’s Aiden Hoopes is one of the many weapons that the Wildcats will rely on during 2024. Hoopes put up 655 receiving yards on 37 catches and nine touchdowns while being named as a first team all-league receiver, a first team district receiver and an honorable mention all-state selection. The senior played […]
Haven’s Van Loop-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by WSU Tech
By Blake Chadwick Football has a unique power to bring people together, and for Haven senior Van Loop, it has been the cornerstone of his bond with his dad. Their shared passion for the game and strengthened their relationship, making football much more than just a sport for Van. Now, after his father passed, Van […]
Kingman’s Colby Arensdorf-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Kingman Eagles
By Blake Chadwick Kingman’s Colby Arensdorf is the exact type of player you love when you are a coach. The senior is an inside linebacker and right tackle for the Eagles. “I’m grateful to have Colby on our team and look forward to watching his journey,” head coach Tanner Hageman said. “He’s one of the […]