Andover Central’s Jaylen Wilson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope Jaylen Wilson of Andover Central knew after a championship win that the work was nowhere near finished. The all-league athlete and the rest of the Jaguars spent the offseason working to find the perfect placements for another winning team. “Me and my team are preparing to sharpen our offense and defense up,” […]
Andover Central’s Max McDaniel – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope After being a part of the 4A state championship team last season for Andover Central, Max McDaniel knew the team had a lot to do during the offseason to make another comeback. “The part of the season we were preparing for is just the guys coming in and all the spots we […]
Kapaun Mt. Carmel’s Cal Purvis – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
Making a deep playoff run last year set the standards high for Kapaun Mt. Carmel, and Cal Purvis is excited to show off what he and the team have been putting together during the offseason. “With my senior season coming up I have been putting in work every day trying to improve my physical abilities […]
Kapaun Mt. Carmel’s Nick Anciaux – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by All Seasons Custom Apparel
By Hayden Swope Kapaun Mt. Carmel’s Nick Anciaux ended last year’s season as an all-league and All-State player, but he knew he wanted to strive for bigger and better things for his senior year. “I have been preparing for this season since the end of our playoff run last year,” Anciaux said. “I immediately started […]
Mulvane’s Manny Myers – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Todd Benway State Farm
By Hayden Swope Mulvane’s Manny Myers was a first team all-league quarterback last season, and while the season didn’t end how he was hoping, Myers is ready to give his everything for his senior year. “My main goal this year is for our team to make a deeper run in the playoffs,” Myers said. “We […]
Wellington’s Colton Bannister – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by SCCDAT
By Hayden Swope After graduating a large number of seniors, Wellington had a lot of holes to fill this season. However, Colton Bannister, a first team all-league linebacker, returns and is sure to be a big part of Wellington’s success. “I’m excited to take on any team in our schedule,” Bannister said. With big shoes […]
Valley Center’s Gavin Saner – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rikki Casey Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope Valley Center’s Gavin Saner has been looking forward to his senior season all summer long. Saner was an honorable mention all-league linebacker for the team last year, and is looking to rack up the stats this season as well prove his leadership on and off the field. “Some goals I am focused […]
Hutchinson’s Jackson Anderson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by PrairieStar Health Center
By Matt Browning Hutchinson all-league linebacker Jackson Anderson has always been smaller than most for his position, but he knows that means he has to take his workouts to another level in order for him to be successful. “Staying consistent in the gym and working my absolute hardest no matter how much I didn’t want […]
Bishop Carroll’s Nic Wineland and Landon Steven – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Penner Lowe Law
By Matt Browning Heading into their final season with Bishop Carroll football, Nic Wineland and Landon Steven understand the importance of getting the Golden Eagles program back on track after two uncharacteristic seasons. Carroll has a proud football tradition, and I truly believe we’re ready to rise to those expectations again,” Steven said. “As a senior, […]
Andover’s Wyatt Wilscam – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning Last season, Andover’s Wyatt Wilscam was an honorable mention all-league offensive lineman, but also played on the defensive side of the ball, too. And that is the area that he really focused on improving throughout his offseason training. “I want to be a better defensive player,” Wilscam said. :I have been working a […]