Derby’s Brandon Clark – Coach Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Joanna Chadwick Nine years ago, Derby football coach Brandon Clark asked Kevin Chase, then the CEO of Verus Bank, to be the Panthers’ culture coach. Chase joined the staff and was in charge of culture, as well as creating the One Degree Compass, a program that included every player volunteering for a service project. […]
Maize South’s Skylar Seals – Golf Spotlight – Presented by ICRYO
During senior year, Skylar Seals of Maize South has her eyes on the girls’ stategolf tournament. As a team, it has been several years since Maize South has been tothe state tournament, and Seals and her teammates would like to accomplish thegoal of returning to state this year. Individually, Seals would like to place in […]
Maize’s Mason Teague – Football Spotlight – Presented by ICRYO
Maize High School football team is ready for this season’s competition, and this year with Kicker/Punter Mason Teague, the team should be ready for all competition. This year Maize High School has moved up to 6A and will be competing against some harder competition. Maize’s season opener will be against Goddard in early September, the […]
Maize’s Kevin Watkins – Football Spotlight – Presented by ICRYO
Kevin Watkins is a senior from Maize High School and plays on the defensive line for The Eagles. Watkins shared with Vype Magazine goals for the team for his senior year. “I think the team goal is always a state title, so making a run for the playoffs is something we are all focused on.” […]
Wichita Northwest’s EJ Edwards – Cross Country Spotlight – Presented by WSU Tech
By Ken Hansard After a rough sophomore year where he struggled with illness and asthma, Wichita Northwest High cross country runner EJ Edwards bounced back in a big way last year as a junior. In fact, his junior campaign was so successful, that EJ enters his senior year as one of the City League’s […]
Wichita Heights High School’s Zorianna Turner – Volleyball Spotlight – Presented by IV Nutrition
By Ken Hansard Wichita Heights junior Zorianna Turner, an outside hitter for the Falcons, has a unique perspective on the game that helps her keep competition fresh and enjoyable, “I have come to realize that I’m not playing with the same people every game or every year. Day to day, people change and develop […]
Wichita South’s Deon Bernard – Football Spotlight – Presented by Emprise Bank
By Ken Hansard The Wichita South High Titans began their 2024 campaign on a positive note, defeating the Wichita Southeast Golden Buffs 34 – 20. No doubt, senior Deon Bernard, a nose guard and right guard for the Titans, was a major part of their success. In his junior season, Bernard recorded 23 solo tackles, […]
Wichita North’s Bryan Avalos – Football Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Ken Hansard Wichita North High junior Bryan Avalos, an offensive guard and defensive tackle for the RedHawks football team, has earned our VYPE poll winner for offense. Avalos, who was named as an All-City (GWAL) Honorable Mention candidate last season as only a sophomore, would love to collect even more hardware during his […]
Wichita Southeast’s Emma McCormick – Cross Country Spotlight – Presented by Emprise Bank
By Ken Hansard A love of running and a penchant for competition come quite naturally to Wichita Southeast’s Emma McCormick. McCormick, a junior cross-country runner for the Buffs, needed every bit of that passion to help her train for this season. Many teams get together during the summer to run together. Having someone there […]
Wichita Northwest High School’s Reese Johnson – Volleyball Spotlight – Presented by The Tire Store
By Ken Hansard The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies’ volleyball team finished last season 21-15, with a 13-3 record in the GWAL / City League and falling just short of reaching state after a tough loss to Manhattan at substate. This year, the Grizzlies and junior libero and defensive specialist, Reese Johnson, would like to take […]