Maize’s Alex Burroughs – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
After stepping away from the game for nearly a year, Alex Burroughs returned to the golf course with a renewed appreciation and a determination to prove he could still compete at a high level for Maize South High School. That mindset has helped fuel a strong season for Burroughs, who focused on becoming more consistent […]
Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour – Clearwater
Another stop on the Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour! Congratulations to Clearwater’s Hailey Goforth on signing to play softball at McPherson Central Christian College!
Buhler’s Jenna Lackey – Athlete Spotlight
By Cooper Chadwick Senior Jenna Lackey does it all for Buhler High School. She competes in the 4×100-meter relay, 200-meter dash, 400-meter dash and pole vault, but has also run the 100-meter dash and 4×400-meter relay. Lackey’s favorite event is pole vault, and she has spent much of the offseason perfecting her craft. “I have […]
Buhler’s Zac Friesen – Athlete Spotlight
By Blake Chadwick Buhler senior Zac Friesen has developed into one of the more versatile and explosive athletes in the area. “As an athlete, my biggest strength is my explosiveness,” Friesen said. “This is the reason my start is the best part of my race. Explosiveness allows me to push out of the blocks, setting […]
Udall’s Brilee Pellegrini – Student Spotlight – Presented by Luxury Lavatories
By Matt Browning Cowley County 4-H member and Udall High school student Brilee Pellegrini has grown up in the program and developed a strong passion for livestock showing, public speaking and leadership through years of involvement. “What sparked my interest in it was that I just got thrown in it when I was 7 and […]
Maize’s Isaac Benjamin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Renovatio LLC
By Blake Chadwick Maize High junior Isaac Benjamin is the type of distance runner who embraces the grind. Still early in his track career, Benjamin has quickly developed into a key piece of the Eagles’ distance group, fueled by a mindset built on challenging himself every day. “I would say that one of my biggest […]
Winfield’s Kellen Gibson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alia Tate PenFed Realty
By Cooper Chadwick Last year, Winfield’s Kellen Gibson was highly successful in the javelin, becoming the league, regional and state champion with a personal best of 191 feet, 8 inches. Now entering his senior year, Gibson still has big plans for himself and his team. “My motivation this season is to try to defend my […]
Buhler’s Jessa Losew – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Clinic
By Blake Chadwick For Jessa Losew, track and field at Buhler has never been about fitting into one event; it has been about competing wherever she is needed and excelling across all of them. A senior who rotates between high jump, triple jump, long jump, the 200, 400 and both relays depending on the meet, […]
Conway Springs’ Connor Koster – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Case Valley Wellness
By Cooper Chadwick Finishing 11th at state was not what Conway Springs senior Connor Koster wanted, but this season he hopes to make himself proud and finish his senior year the right way. “I didn’t do nearly as well at state last year as I would have liked. It was my first year, and I […]
Conway Springs’ Hayley Pauly – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Seiwert Family Farm
By Cooper Chadwick Hoping to make it to state this year, Conway Springs senior Hayley Pauly competes in the discus, shot put and javelin. Over the offseason, Pauly attended a throwing camp coached by former college athletes and worked individually to improve her technique. “I am really wanting to improve my discus and javelin,” Pauly […]