Wichita Heights’ Hayden Wettstein – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Emprise Bank
By Cooper Chadwick As Wichita’s Heights softball captain, senior Hayden Wettstein has made it her duty to grow as a leader this season, for the good of her team. Wettstein is excited to finish out her senior year, and to play it with the same level of competitiveness and dedication she has her whole career. […]
Wichita Heights’ Brady Boomsma – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by David K. Kauffman – M & M Insurance
By Hayden Swope Brady Boomsma of Wichita Heights had quite the season last year, but with all the work put into the offseason, he is positive that he will be even more explosive this year.” “I have focused on getting stronger in the offseason,” Boomsma said. “From the end of last year, I probably hit […]
Northwest’s Bobby Bribiesca – Coach Spotlight – Presented by Shari Lewis Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning Former Northwest soccer coach Bobby Bribiesca not only made an impact on the Grizzly soccer community, but the Wichita and Kansas soccer community as well. The school chose to name the stadium after him, which was an easy decision. “When Bobby Bribiesca retired in 2020 it was an easy decision to try […]
Maize South’s Geneieve LaMarche – Prep Performance Of The Month – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
Looking to continue her soccer career at the next level, senior Geneieve LaMarche has been putting the work in over the offseason in hopes to help lead Maize South to a state title this year after finishing short last year earning fourth place in 5A. Last year LaMarche finished the season with 33 goals as […]
Wichita North’s Yulisa Herrera-Trejo – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by WSU Tech
By Angela Brunk Yulisa Herrera-Trejo, a 2025 graduate, is an essential player for Wichita North High School’s softball team, specializing in centerfield. As she enters her final season, Herrera-Trejo’s primary focus is on mental strength and supporting her teammates. “I’m mainly focusing on not getting into my head during games,” she told Vype Magazine, adding […]
Maize’s Lila Collins – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Old Chicago
By Hayden Swope Maize’s Lila Collins spends most of the year focused on the game of softball. With so much riding on the game, Collins focused both on physical and mental toughness. “One area I struggled with last year was my mental game,” Collins said. “Over the summer, fall, and winter, I focused a lot […]
Circle’s Harlee Fowler – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by All Seasons Custom Apparel
By Cooper Chadwick After losing her brother when he was only a month old, senior Harlee Fowler plays to her best ability and does everything in life the same way to honor him. This is the motivation that Fowler wants to use this year to excel and grow as a player. Last year Fowler had […]
Striking Up Support for the YMCA Strong Community Fund
Sports leagues at the Greater Wichita YMCA deservedly get a lot of attention. Odds are, everyone reading this article right now knows of a family who participates in Y basketball, soccer, baseball, volleyball and flag football games. But what about bowling? Bowling is a sport at the Y, but not in the way you might […]
Hays High School Softball – Field of the Month – Presented by Hellas Construction
By Matt Browning Hellas Construction recently completed work on the Hays High School softball field, installing new turf. Hellas will also be installing new turf at Hays’ football/soccer field, as well as a new practice field. “(Hellas) was very professional with top-notch quality,” said Hays Athletic Director Lance Krannawitter. “They were very receptive to our […]
Campus’ Grady Clements – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Haysville School District
By Hayden Swope Last season, Campus’ Grady Clements made himself known behind the plate, as he was a second team all-league catcher for the Colts. This year, Clements is focused on his skill when he steps up to the plate. “Really the only thing that I wanted to improve on this offseason was my batting […]