Maize South’s Brynn Sutton – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Jennifer Reed By Angela Brunk As a senior outside hitter at Maize South High School, Brynn Sutton is embracing her final volleyball season with both gratitude and determination. Known for her leadership and positive energy, Sutton’s goal this year is simple yet powerful, to play her best and uplift her teammates every step […]
Eisenhower’s Jayden Eckerman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Jayden Eckerman, a senior at Eisenhower High School in Goddard, is entering his final soccer season with a decade-plus of experience and a determination to make every moment count. As a midfielder for the varsity team, Eckerman brings 14 years of soccer knowledge, passion, and leadership to the field. Eckerman has high […]
Andover’s Camille Avila – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk As Camille Avila enters her senior year at Andover High School, she’s not just thinking about her final season of volleyball, she’s aiming high. A standout outside hitter, Avila has helped lead her team to state the past two seasons and has her eyes set on making it three years in a […]
Derby’s Dallas Tritt – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Uplink
By Angela Brunk As Dallas Tritt steps into his senior season at Derby High School, he brings experience, leadership, and a strong sense of responsibility to a young Panthers squad. A two-year varsity player and center back, Tritt is embracing the challenge of leading a developing team through this competitive soccer season. “My main goal […]
Conway Springs’ Caleb Newell – Defensive Lineman Poll Winner – Presented by Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick When you win a lot, like Conway Springs, you always have guys that step up and make plays. One of those players is junior Caleb Newell. Last season, the junior finished with seven sacks, 54 tackles and 14 TFLs. “Caleb has played various positions and will be moved to LB this Fall,” […]
Yi Belong Brandon McVey – Presented by YMCA
By Matt Browning Brandon McVey has been volunteering at the YMCA since his son, Gavin, was three years old. Gavin is now almost 10.5 and McVey is still going strong as a volunteer coach. “I currently coach a competitive 10U softball team, YMCA football, assist with a competitive basketball team and coach a YMCA basketball […]
Blue Dragon Spotlight – L.T. Robinson – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning The history and prestige is what led Wichita East’s L.T. Robinson to choose Hutchinson Community College to play football. Year after year, the Blue Dragons produce some of the best junior college players in the nation. “They have produced so many players year in and year out that are currently at the […]
Winfield’s Cassidy Lawrence – Student Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Tractor
By Matt Browning Winfield’s Cassidy Lawrence has found many benefits in being a member of FFA, but most of all, she knows how much it will influence the rest of her life. “If a person was interested in joining FFA I would tell them that the things you learn in FFA will carry you farther […]
Kansas State Football – Presented by Hellas
By Matt Browning Hellas Construction installed its Matrix Helix turf at Kansas State’s Bill Snyder Family Stadium and two other practice fields last spring. “We are excited to install this product in our football facilities,” said Gene Taylor, Director of Athletics at K-State in a press release by Hellas. “Hellas’ single-source model provides us a top-tier […]
Cunningham’s Skyler Thimesch – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kingman Healthcare Center
By Cooper Chadwick Senior Skyler Thimesch plays running back and defensive line for the Cunningham Wildcats and he is excited to play his final season with the team he has known all four years. “My class and I have been through a lot over the years, and I’m excited to see the growth we can […]