Southeast’s Jacob Brannan-Athlete of the Month-Presented by Shelter Insurance, Tommy Leach
Southeast’s Jacob Brannan had quite the spring season, as he juggled baseball and golf at the same time. Even with focusing on improving in both sports, Brannan was proud of what he accomplished this golf season. “The season went well,” Brannan said. “I’m looking to improve over the summer both physically and mentally as a […]
How To Get Relief From Foot Pain
Our feet are the vehicle through which we explore our surrounding landscape, so experiencing any pain can feel debilitating. A recent study reports that 81% of Americans have reported foot pain in 2024, and 21% of adults have experienced foot discomfort for one to five years. Not surprisingly, those whose careers cause them to be on their feet for […]
How To Choose Shoes For Walking And Running – Presented By Advanced Physical Therapy
Finding the perfect walking or running shoe isn’t an easy task. With countless options on the market, navigating through various features and styles can be overwhelming. However, proper footwear is crucial for comfort, performance, and injury prevention. Keep reading for expert advice on picking the right shoe to set you off on the right foot. […]
Junction City High School-Field of the Month-Presented by Hellas Construction
Hellas Construction recently had two turf fields – for baseball and softball – at Junction City High School. “As the Athletic Director I believe that athletics are a point of pride for communities,” said Junction City Athletic Director Chris Bogenhagen. “Successful athletics often translates to positive community engagement. We know that our schools are much more […]
Clearwater’s Makayla Wassenberg-Spotlight presented by Ascension Via Christi
One of the most rewarding parts for Makayla Wassenberg’s job, the trainer at Clearwater High School, is how developing a passion for the community. “I still remember one of my first days in Clearwater,” Wassenberg said. “I was taking the former athletic trainer’s dog on a walk and I had this calm sensation as I […]
Mulvane’s India Downs-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Shelter Insurance, Taylor Zeka
India Downs, a softball player at Mulvane, was a first team all-league outfielder last season, but with a couple of lineup changes throughout the year, Downs was found in the outfield and on second for a short period of time. With big expectations to head to state, the Wildcats fell just short in a regional […]
Ray And Stella Dillon Lecture Series With Guest Speaker Jerome Tang – Presented By Hutchinson Community College
Kansas State men’s basketball coach Jerome Tang will be the guest speaker at the Barbara Peirce Memorial Lecture, which is part of the Ray and Stella Dillon lecture series. It will take place on October 8th at 10:30 am at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. General admission tickets are $10 and can be purchased at www.hutchcc.edu/dls.
YiBelong Spotlight-Ishaku Maikori-Presented by YMCA
Ishaku Maikori started coaching at the YMCA in 2007 so that he could coach his two oldest sons. Now more than 15 years later, Maikori finds volunteering just as rewarding as he did in 2007. “I think the best benefit is the relationship and bonds formed with youth and their families and everyone being so […]
Cassidy Boyer-Derby HS-Prep Performance of the month-Presented by Hog Wild
Throughout the offseason, Derby’s Cassidy Boyer focused on improving two specific skills. “During the off season some ways I worked on those specific skills would be doing cone drills and using a ladder along with doing some power and finesse shooting drills,” Boyer said. “My siblings and I would go to the fields continuously to […]
VOTE NOW! Which Wichita Small School Receiver Should We Feature? Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy (Poll ends 7/3)
The high school football season is on the horizon! Be sure to vote in the Wichita Small School Receiver poll so we know who we should feature in the football preview of the magazine. Voting ends on July 3 at 8 pm. Please note that the use of voting software or bots will result in […]