Cheney’s Andrew Phelps – Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Matt Browning With a new season on the horizon, Cheney’s Andrew Phelps knows there will be many challenges and obstacles, but he has a new weapon he will be using. “I am excited about getting back into the swing of the season and competing each week,” Phelps said. “I am getting a new ball and […]
Maize’s Elias Grajeda-Sisson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by WSU Tech
By Matt Browning Being able to hit his mark is something that Maize’s Elias Grajeda-Sisson is determined to improve in the 2025 season. “I’m always trying to perfect the timing in my swing and how accurate I’m hitting my mark,” Grajeda-Sisson said. “Just being accurate that’s the thing I struggle with the most. I just feel super […]
Mulvane’s Leainnah Landreth – Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning There are very few days where Mulvane’s Leainnah Landreth isn’t on the wrestling mat. But she is hoping that work translates until success this season. “For the past four years I’ve been wrestling pretty much year round,” Landreth said. “So in the off season I do club wrestling and we train freestyle and […]
Newton’s Jaeann James – Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning For the first time, the Kansas State High School Activities Association did something new for girls wrestling and it has Newton’s Jaeann James pumped for the upcoming season. “Something specific that I am excited about is that KSHSAA (finally) created separate classifications for 5A and 6A girls,” James said. There are so […]
Halstead’s Connor Herman – Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Connor Herman of Halstead has been thinking about the upcoming wrestling season for some time. He is ready to see where his game stands. “I am looking forward to seeing all of the hard work pay off,” Herman said. There were two key areas that Herman focused on throughout the offseason. “I […]
Derby’s Milan Colvin – Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Derby’s Milan Colvin is a decorated two-sport athlete. He was an all-league and all-state football player and signed with Eastern Michigan. But he is no slouch on the mat, tool Colvin is ranked No. 1 by the Kansas Coaches Wrestling Association in the heavyweight division and has state title aspirations. “I’m most […]
Winfield’s Parker Mah – Poll Winner – Presented by KTAG
By Matt Browning Winfield’s Parker Mah has big expectations for his 2025 season. “This season I am pretty excited to be able to spend time with my team and be able to compete with them,” Mah said. “Also the opportunity to attempt breaking a few of Winfield High School’s records.” Being able to maintain his ability and form […]
Andover’s Brett Ziser – Poll Winner – Presented by KTAG
By Matt Browning Andover’s Brett Ziser had a solid swimming season a year ago, finishing fifth in the 50 free and seventh in the 100. Ziser also won both relays he participated in. But he is planning on those individual race numbers being a thing of the past once he gets to the state meet […]
Wichita Northwest’s Ava Barker – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shari Lewis – Shelter Insurance
Wichita Northwest High junior cross country runner Ava Barker likes to keep moving. Her family has moved several times. She has moved quickly through school and will graduate after her junior year. She wants to move to Germany after she graduates. And, of course, she loves to run. “I am a military child and just […]
Buhler Cheer – Team Spotlight – Presented by Platinum Reality
By Matt Browning Being a good cheerleader is just beginning of what it takes to make the Buhler cheerleading team. “We post information for interested persons to complete a Cheer Interest form,” said Buhler coach, D’ana Heinlein. “They must complete a Cheer Application and three teacher evaluations that each applicant must have completed prior to […]