Maize South’s Sydney Schumaker – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Simply Hygiene
As Sydney Schumaker prepares to graduate from Maize South High School and begin her college journey at Fort Hays State University, she leaves behind a legacy built on leadership, perseverance and service. Schumaker stayed involved in a variety of activities during her high school career, participating in tennis, diving, National Honor Society and math club. […]
Wichita Collegiate’s Logan Clay – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
The goal for the season for Wichita Collegiate’s Logan Clay has been clear from the start: reach elite distances in both the discus and javelin while helping lead a small but competitive team onto the state podium. “My primary focus for this season was to throw over 200 feet in the discus and over 180 […]
Hutchinson Central Christian’s Cael Kooiman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
For Hutchinson Central Christian golfer Cael Kooiman, this season has been about refining both the physical and mental sides of his game. After helping lead the Cougars to a team state championship last season, Kooiman entered the year with higher expectations and a sharper focus on consistency. “A few focuses I had this year were […]
Wichita North’s Jashawn Tolefree – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Supplement World
This track and field season has been about proving hard work and perseverance can overcome setbacks for Jashawn Tolefree. The Wichita North High School standout has his sights set on competing at the next level while continuing to raise the bar in the triple jump. “My main focus for this year is to get a […]
YMCA Bingo Bash
The YMCA Bingo Bash will be July 25th at the Downtown YMCA! There will be plenty of prizes, music, snacks, drinks and more! Visit ymcawichita.org/bingobash for more information!
Collegiate’s Jai Johnson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Collegiate
For most freshmen, stepping into varsity track and field can be an adjustment. For Wichita Collegiate’s Jai Johnson, it has quickly turned into a breakout season. Competing in track and field for the first time, Johnson has emerged as one of the top young athletes in the area, excelling in the long jump and sprint […]
Wichita Southeast’s Phillip Johnson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tommy Leach Shelter Insurance
For Phillip Johnson, growth this season has been about becoming a more dependable player and finding ways to impact the game in every opportunity he gets. Johnson said his primary focus entering the year was improving his consistency while becoming a bigger contributor for Wichita Southeast High School. “My primary focus this season was to […]
Wichita East’s Korbyn Werner – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Emprise Bank
Korbyn Werner of Wichita East set clear goals heading into the season, focusing on leadership and production on both sides of the game. “My primary focus this season was being a team leader and to achieve a .400 batting average by the end of the season and have at least 25 strikeouts,” Werner said. Werner […]
Wichita Northwest’s Amaia Alvarez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Dean Jones State Farm Insurance
Leadership became a major point of emphasis this season for Amaia Alvarez as the Wichita Northwest senior stepped into a new role as one of the team captains. While Alvarez has always focused on improving her technical skills and overall development on the field, this season brought a different perspective as she looked to lead […]
Conway Springs’ Eli Benge – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Davis-Moore Chevrolet
For Eli Benge, growing up in a military family has meant learning lessons about sacrifice, strength and appreciation from someone he admires most — his father. Benge’s dad has spent the last 22 years serving in the military, beginning his career by recruiting people into the National Guard before steadily rising through the ranks. Today, […]