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 […]
Rose Hill’s Braxton Frazier – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Rose Hill pitcher Braxton Frazier dealt with multiple tears in the UCL of his throwing arm, along with nerve damage and tendinitis in his elbow. Frazier shut down pitching from July through November but still didn’t feel 100 percent until January. “It mostly came from overuse from pitching and not doing enough […]
Maize’s Gavin Short – Baseball Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
Maize baseball player Gavin Short said his offseason was the most productive one he has ever had, and for that reason alone, he’s ready for the season to begin. “I’m excited to carry that momentum into the season and do my part to help the team,” Short said. Calling it an offseason may actually be […]
Derby’s Macayla Askew – Player of the Month – Presented by Todd Benway State Farm
Photo credit to Kaelyn Kissack. For Macayla Askew, basketball has been about much more than just the game. Askew, who has been playing basketball for seven years, credits the sport for teaching her discipline and perseverance through both the highs and the challenges. “It’s been a huge part of my life,” Askew said. “I’ve had […]
Garden Plain’s Jaicey Stuhlsatz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Simply Hygiene
By Matt Browning Garden Plain senior volleyball and basketball player Jaicey Stuhlsatz chose to volunteer and host a hygiene drive at her high school because helping others is something she is passionate about. “I like to volunteer and help those in need,” Stuhlsatz said. “Simply Hygiene gave me that opportunity and it opened me up […]
Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour – Clearwater
Another stop on the Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour! Congratulations to Clearwater’s Callie Noland on signing with Washburn to run track!
Wichita Collegiate’s Sebastian Hines-Turner named VYPE Kansas boys basketball player of the year, sponsored by Shelter Insurance
By Joanna Chadwick Missing most of his junior season due to an achilles injury was devastating for Wichita Collegiate’s Sebastian Hines-Turner. “I was going to make a game-winning pass and planted hard to push off, and that’s when it happened. It was one of those moments that occurs really quickly, but it forced me to […]
South Central Kansas March 2026 Magazine
Eisenhower’s Elleigh Tarpley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Ken Hansard As the Eisenhower Tigers prepare for another softball season, senior catcher and third baseman Elleigh Tarpley is ready to lead the way. A veteran presence behind the plate, Tarpley enters her final high school season determined to leave a lasting mark on the program while helping guide a new generation of […]
Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour – Rose Hill
Another stop on the Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour! Congratulations to Rose Hill’s Grace Schlenker on signing to cheer at Allen County Community College!