Wichita Small School Fan Vote Player of the Year – Cade Howell, Conway Springs (Presented by Hutchinson Community College)
By Matt Browning The Conway Springs football team lost so much talent from the 2023 state championship team that any thought of going back-to-back seemed unrealistic. Except to Cade Howell. He knew with hard work, determination and belief, the Cardinals could win another state title. Behind Howell’s stellar defense, Conway Springs indeed won its second […]
Wichita Large School Fan Vote Player of the Year – Terrell King, Hutchinson (Presented by Hutchinson Community College)
By Matt Browning Hutchinson’s Terrell King said the Salthawks’ season felt like a roller coaster, but that’s also what made it so memorable. “Our season was like I roller coaster we had a lot of ups and downs but we never broke,” King said. “Which was the best part we all just kept fighting until […]
Kansas Shrine Bowl and Emporia State Announce Multi-Year Partnership
The Shrine Bowl of Kansas, Inc. Board of Directors has announced a new multi-year partnership with Emporia and Emporia State University to host the 2026, 2027 and 2028 Kansas Shrine Bowl games. The annual East vs. West all-star football game, which began in 1974, is scheduled to be played on the fourth Saturday in June […]
Hutchinson’s Grace Posch – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina
By Matt Browning Hutchinson’s Grace Posch averaged 12 points per game last season and shot 38 percent from the field. Being a better shooter, while also being an efficient one, is the one area that Posch wants to improve on. “This year, I aim to increase my shooting range and prepare for college basketball,” Posch […]
Andover Central’s Emma Cooper – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz – Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning Emma Cooper from Andover Central had a busy offseason where she not only focused on her individual game, but also in a team-environment “I have been going to trainings and scrimmages weekly during the offseason to improve and get ready for the season,” Cooper said. “I have also gone to a few […]
Andover Central’s Brody Degarmo – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz – Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning The last time the Andover Central boys basketball team made the state tournament was in 2020, but Brody Degarmo is focused on ending that streak in 2025. “As a team I want to win league, but most importantly bring another state championship back to Andover Central,” Degarmo said. Many of the Jaguars […]
2024-2025 Hutchinson Salthawks Basketball Preview – Presented by Greg West – State Farm
HUTCHINSON SALTHAWKS League: AVCTL DI BOYS Head Coach: Bryan Miller, 5th season Last five seasons: 2020: 1-21 2021: 7-14 2022: 12-10 2023: 22-3 2024: 15-7 Key returning players: Terrell King, 5-10, sr., G; Levi Kepler, 6-3, sr., F; Matt Whitt, 6-2, sr., F; Taishaun Govain, 6-2, sr., F Coach Miller says: “Our overall length on the court […]
Wichita Large School Boys Bowling Spotlight – Elias Grajeda-Sisson from Maize (Presented by WSU Tech)
By Matt Browning Being able to hit his mark is something that Maize’s Elias Grajeda-Sisson is determined to improve in the 2025 season. “I’m always trying to perfect the timing in my swing and how accurate I’m hitting my mark,” Grajeda-Sisson said. “Just being accurate that’s the thing I struggle with the most. I just feel […]
Wichita Large School Girls Bowling Spotlight – Tai Level from Wichita Heights (Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy)
By Matt Browning A family connection has helped Wichita Heights’ Tai Level develop her game throughout the offseason and sometimes she’s not even aware. “Since my grandpa works at Bowlero Northrock, during the offseason I’m usually getting signed up for leagues and bowling in tournaments without even knowing,” Level said. There is one area to […]
Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour – Clearwater
Congratulations to Kenzy McArtor on signing with Oklahoma Christian to play volleyball and run track and Cooper Woodruff on signing with Sterling to play football