Wichita Southeast’s Michael Cooks – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tommy Leach Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Junior Michael Cooks is an integral part of the 2025 Wichita Southeast Track and Field team. Cooks runs the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m, he has put in months of work and practice to help him make a difference in his first year for the Buffaloes. “I’ve been working with my coaches a […]
State Tournament Photos – Presented by Visit Wichita
Rose Hill’s Peirce Kehle – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Davis Moore Chevrolet
By Matt Browning For his entire life, Rose Hill’s Peirce Kehle has been fortunate that his step dad has been stationed in one place, allowing him to make friends and to set up roots. Kehle’s step dad is retiring after 23 years in the Air Force. “My life I don’t think had been affected in […]
McPherson Girls Soccer – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning Over the past ten seasons, the McPherson girls soccer program has made it to the Class 4-1A Final Four six times. They have been a model of consistency churning out multiple all-state and all-league selections, while also producing gaudy win-loss records. The 2025 Lady Bullpups finished with a record of 12-6 after […]
Valley Center’s Kinsley Plumer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Driving School
By Cooper Chadwick As the sprint captain for Valley Center high school, junior Kinsley Plumer qualified for state in triple jump, 100 M hurdles and pole vault. Plumer spends a lot of her offseason with the WSU Shocker Track Club to improve her form and get a different perspective of coaching. “I want to improve […]
Andover Central’s Jaxon Post – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick For seven years Andover Central senior Jaxon Post has dedicated his life to the sport of tennis. Through his journey, he has won a lot of matches, but more importantly, the senior has impacted twice as many people. “As a teacher and coach for over 25 years, I have worked with thousands […]
Andover Central’s Georgia Ward – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Andover Central senior Georgia Ward was an outside hitter and defensive specialist for the Jaguars this year, completing her 10-year competitive playing career. The senior has always loved volleyball and has been a leader on every team she has been a part of. “Georgia is a shining light for our team,” head […]
Ark City’s Dawson O’Donnell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina
By Hayden Swope Dawson O’Donnell of Ark City grew up on a tennis court, so when his time came for him to compete in high school, he was set up for success. Going undefeated this past season, O’Donnell has a lot to be thankful for. “I started playing tennis from a very young age,” O’Donnell […]
Derby’s Austen Hilt – Coach Spotlight – Presented by Todd Benway State Farm
By Joanna Chadwick Derby softball assistant coach Austen Hilt has been around the game her whole life, so when she was called on to get back into coaching last year, it was only right that she returned to coach alongside longtime Derby head coach Christy Weve. “Softball has been a huge part of my life […]
Remington’s Annie Entz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by KTAG
By Matt Browning Last season at the 2A Track Tournament, Remington’s Annie Entz placed fifth in the 100 meters and getting back to Cessna Stadium at Wichita State has been her focus all season long. “The goal for me is always to make it to state and medal,” Entz said. “The atmosphere and competition at state […]