Andover Central’s David Thomison – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance

David Thomison of Andover Central focused this track and field season on enjoying the sport, building team chemistry and improving his performance across distance events. “My primary focus this track and field season was to have fun, grow as team, build new friendships and train hard,” Thomison said. Thomison said one of his biggest strengths […]
Andover Central’s Jackson Friesen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance

For Jackson Friesen, golf this season has been about more than scores and standings. It has been about enjoying the game, staying positive and helping lift his team. “My primary goal this season was to make sure I enjoyed it,” Friesen said. “My goal this season was to have fun playing golf and try to […]
Valley Center’s RayJ Logan – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Driving School

For RayJ Logan, the goal entering the season was simple: compete with the best teams in the league and continue building consistency as a group for Valley Center High School basketball. “My primary focus for the past season was mainly to compete with the best of the best in our league and to steadily improve […]
Oxford’s Chase Douglas – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Ken Gooch Shelter Insurance

This track and field season has been about more than just individual success for Oxford’s Chase Douglas. It has been about helping his team win, chasing school history and ending his high school career on a high note. Douglas entered the season with clear goals in mind, particularly in the 4×100-meter relay and triple jump. […]
Cheney Softball – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita

After entering the season with only four returning starters, the Cheney Cardinals softball were not entirely sure how quickly things would come together. What followed, however, was a season that exceeded expectations and turned into one defined by chemistry, resilience and belief. “This team really likes to be around each other on a daily basis,” Cheney […]
Campus’ Tristan Synder – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rachel Janes Shelter Insurance

For Campus High School senior Tristan Synder, this tennis season was about more than wins and losses. It was about growth, confidence and learning how to trust the work he put in behind the scenes. “My primary focus this season was fixing a lot of my technique and playing a lot more confident,” Synder said. […]
Campus’ Lainey Rhea – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Community Bank

At Campus, Lainey Rhea has found a strong connection to the school’s business department through hands-on experience, classroom opportunities, and relationships built along the way. Rhea said her interest in the program began with the people and possibilities she encountered early in high school. “What initially led my interest into the business department was the […]
Derby’s Karlie Demel – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Todd Benway State Farm

Consistency has been the best thing about the Derby Panthers softball team. In a year where they have dominated day in and day out, a 20-0 start comes down to being extremely consistent. “I think leadership looks way different this year,” Demel said. “The senior class is a very united front and we are all […]
Wichita Trinity’s Alex Majors – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina

Alex Majors entered his senior season at Wichita Trinity with a simple goal: enjoy every round. “My primary focus going into my senior season was to have as much fun as possible,” Majors said. “I’ve always struggled with my mental game on the course and usually didn’t enjoy my rounds unless I played great. In […]
Maize’s Tinley Travis – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance

For Tinley Travis, the goal for this season at Maize was clear: help her team finally earn the chance to host regionals after falling just short in previous years. “My primary focus for this season was to host regionals,” Travis said. “We have been one game away every season, so we worked hard to secure […]