Clearwater’s Taylor Nielson – Softball Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning The 2025 Clearwater softball team finished fourth at the 4A Tournament and ended the season with a 25-6 record. Returning first team all-league outfielder Taylor Nielson is looking forward to seeing what the Indians have in store this year. “I am excited to see how far our team will go this year […]
Maize’s Parker Meirowsky – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kevin Shields State Farm
By Hayden Swope As his senior season approaches, Maize’s Parker Meirowsky has spent the offseason preparing both physically and mentally to contribute to his team. Meirowsky was a first-team All-League selection at first base last season for the Eagles. “In the offseason I have been working on putting on healthy weight and continuing to get […]
YMCA for All – Brittney Cuer – Presented by YMCA
By Matt Browning Brittney Cuer has coached basketball at the YMCA for three years. She began when her twin boys were in Pre-K. She has also coached her daughter’s soccer team. “My initial reasoning for volunteering at the Y was because I know there is also a need for coaches,” Cuer said. “I also grew […]
Field of the Month – Obrate Indoor Facility – Presented by Hellas Construction
By Matt Browning Hellas Construction recently completed an extensive project—an indoor multipurpose facility—for the Refinery Project in Garden City. “On this project they designed the turf to have two baseball infields along with two softball infields,” said Michael Selzer, president of Dick Construction. “It also has an 80-yard football field and a soccer field. They […]
Derby baseball off to hot start
By Joanna Chadwick Photo by Tristan Anderson There’s no doubt that the 2025 baseball season was a rough one for Derby, which won seven games. But the Panthers have a new coach in Jeff Frazee and have opened the season at 6-0. “Our seniors have led the way for our team on and off the […]
Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour – Clearwater
Another stop on the Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour! Congratulations to Clearwater’s Mackenzie Reeves on signing to cheer at Newman!
Andover’s Jack Powell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick For most of his life, Jack Powell imagined himself playing tennis in college. The Andover High School senior spent years developing his game and preparing for that opportunity. But after a serious mountain biking accident last summer, Powell gained a new perspective on both tennis and his future. The accident left Powell […]
Andover’s Seth Benjamin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Coming off another strong season, senior golfer Seth Benjamin enters the year as one of the key leaders for Andover High School. Because of his work ethic, he has developed into one of the area’s most consistent competitors and is looking to finish his high school career with a memorable final season. […]
Campus’ Trace Van Arsdale – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Haysville School District
By Cooper Chadwick As a two-year starter for Campus high school junior Trace Van Arsdale plays middle infield, center field and pitcher for the Colts. “Trace is a hard working player that brings his best attitude and effort each day whether it is a game or practice. As a coach it is great to have […]
Circle’s Anderson Helmer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kathy Richard-Koenigsman State Farm
By Hayden Swope As the golf season approaches, AndersonHelmer of Circle is excited to see new talent emerge and to compete alongside his teammates. “This season I am excited to see all the new kids coming out and what new talent we have,” Helmer said. “The golf season is so much fun with all the […]