Derby’s Jared Hays – Athlete Spotlight Presented By WSU Tech
Over the past few swimming seasons, Derby’s Jared Hays has been so close to being an individual school record breaker. He has been a part of some record breaking relay teams, but now he wants to be by himself, too. There is no better time than the present for Hays. “My dad told me that […]
Wellington’s Aubrey Hunter – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Hutchinson Community College
It was so close for Wellington wrestler Aubrey Hunt last season, as she took third at regionals and then second at state. Her season was still a huge success, as she had a 37-7 record and 24 pins, with wins at five tournaments and a runner-up at another tournament. But it is easy to see […]
Kapaun Mt. Carmel’s Taylor Barringer – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Hutchinson Community College
Kapaun Mount Carmel’s Taylor Barringer has a unique way to get herself mentally and physically prepared for the rigors of the high school wrestling season. “I just finished my cross country ceason, and I believe that cross country has helped me with my mental strength and my physical endurance for the upcoming wrestling season,” Barringer […]
Axtell Eagles Football – Team Of The Month Presented By Wichita Driving School
By Matt Browning In a heavy snowstorm, the Axtell Eagles dominated the South Central Timberwolves and defeated them 50-0 to earn their third consecutive 8-Man DII football championship. Junior quarterback Brandon Schmelzle ran for 121 yards and four touchdowns in the first half on their way to a 50-point lead -which ended the game after […]
Buhler’s Mason Herl – Athlete Spotlight Presented By The Alley
By Matt Browning The Buhler bowling team had five seniors who made it to the state tournament last season. Mason Herl has been waiting patiently for his turn to lead the Crusaders and the time has now come. Herl, which had an average of 188 and a high series of 669, will be one Buhler’s […]
Bishop Carroll’s Olivia Navarro – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Old Chicago
By Blake Chadwick Junior Oliva Navarro is a catcher and third baseman for Bishop Carroll, who has been playing the sport year-round for 13 years since she was three. It was in her blood to play softball, and she didn’t plan on stopping as she continued to follow in her sister’s footsteps. On an outstanding […]
Wichita North’s Jaycee Tyler – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Kauffman Insurance Agency
Last season at the Class 6A-5A Tournament, Wichita North’s Jaycee Tyler took third, an accomplishment on paper that looks very impressive. She also carried a record of 35-11. But the Redhawks have a new coaching staff this season and Tyler thinks their insight and tutelage will take her game to a whole new level. “I […]
Maize’s Ronan Wunsh – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Shelter Insurance, Landon Head
By Hayden Swope Ronan Wunsh of Maize ended last wrestling season with only eight losses, and plans to better his overall record, as he’s undefeated so far. Being a leader on and off the mat, Wunsh is ready to finish off this season strong. “I’m focused on winning a state title individually and as a […]
Hesston’s Dylan and Beau Warden: Military Family Spotlight Presented By Davis-Moore
By Matt Browning Hesston assistant football coach Dylan Warden coach has a long history of being in the Navy. “I joined the Navy in September of 1997 to pursue a career in the medical/dental field,” Warden said. “While halfway through basic training they asked if I would join the FMF force. At the time I […]
Circle’s Conner Chadwell – “Driving Change” Athlete Spotlight Presented By KTA
Circle’s Conner Chadwell is one of the players who can get wherever he wants on the court, and because of that, he has developed himself into a very potent scorer. Starting in Kindergarten, Chadwell’s parents have always supported his deep love for the game every step of the way. The senior is a very versatile […]