Maize South’s Tate McNew-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Oliver’s Sports

By Matt Browning The numbers Maize South’s Tate McNew put up last season were something out of a video game. In just 11 games, he threw for nearly 3,000 yards and 31 touchdowns, while also adding 14 more touchdowns on the ground. But many of McNew’s weapons from last year graduated, so he trained in […]

Eisenhower’s Derek Morgan-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by All Seasons

By Matt Browning The quarterback position is the most powerful and influential one on the football field. Every player should look to the quarterback to be the leader. Eisenhower quarterback Derek Morgan fully understands this and is making it a point to be better at it in 2024. “One thing I am working to improve […]

Hutchinson’s Kaleb Cape-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Hutchinson CC

By Matt Browning As a junior last season, Hutchinson offensive lineman Kaleb Cape was a second team all-league selection. In his entire time as a varsity lineman, Cape has allowed just two sacks. While Cape was certainly pleased with that accolades and accomplishments, he knows there is more growth in his game for 2024. “I […]

Hutchinson’s Terrell King-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Allen Samuels

By Matt Browning Suffice it to say, Hutchinson’s Terrell King has a chip on his shoulder as he begins his senior season as an all-state defensive back. “What I’m most excited for this season is to prove myself that I can play at the highest level there is and to show that to all of […]

Hutchinson’s Carter Morgan-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Salthawk Threads

By Matt Browning While Hutchinson’s Carter Morgan was a first team all-league linebacker a year ago, he was thrusted into a new position: long snapper. It was certainly a new experience and there were ups and downs, so Morgan spent much of his offseason looking to improve at that position. “I was put at long […]

Wichita East’s Ronelle Slaughter-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by WSU Tech

By Blake Chadwick Wichita East senior Ronelle Slaughter is among the most intriguing prospects on a very deep and athletically gifted 2024 team. The senior has been playing football since he was just a freshman, despite growing up in Houston, Texas, which he noted, catches a lot of people off guard. The late start to […]

Wichita Northwest’s Franklin Ekue-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Visit Wichita

By Blake Chadwick Wichita Northwest has always had really good special teams play under head coach Steve Martin. Last year was no different as another former soccer player helped them separate themselves from the pack. Junior Franklin Ekue was in charge of kickoffs and some punting last year for the Grizzlies. The then-sophomore was looking […]