Haven’s Riley Loop and Grant Patry – Call of the Wild Spotlight Presented By Cabelas
By Hayden Swope Haven’s Riley Loop knows a lot about hard work, whether it be on the field or hunting in the wild, Loop is always ready to put forth all his effort. Involved in football at Haven High School, Loop also has a big passion for hunting, and it’s even one of his favorite […]
Halstead’s Braxton Creed – Poll Winner Presented By WSU Tech
By Hayden Swope Halstead’s Braxton Creed is back and better than ever for the Dragons. Last season, Creed was a first team all-league selection, and he plans on adding onto his accolades this season. To prepare for the season, Creed trained to better his strengths and weaknesses. “Personally, I worked on handling the ball better […]
Wichita Trinity Girls Basketball – Poll Winner Presented By Farmers Insurance, Braden Carter
By Hayden Swope Wichita Trinity girls basketball will be looking for a huge turn around 2024 season. After the Knights’ 6-15 record last season, head coach Terrence Phox and the team are ready to get after it. With an all-around experienced team and four major returners, Trinity has the look of a team that will […]
Concordia’s Charlize Cash – Poll Winner Presented By Visit Wichita
By Hayden Swope Concordia’s Charlize Cash is a three-sport athlete, and with basketball season approaching, Cash is locked in to her winter sport. Cash was a first team all-league and honorable mention all-state athlete last season. Preparation for the season starts with the first day of practice, and some training outside of school ball as […]
Concordia’s Joey Henderson – Poll Winner Presented By WSU Tech
By Hayden Swope Joey Henderson of Concordia was a first team all-league and all-state honorable mention basketball player last season. Henderson has stayed competitive throughout the offseason, and is ready for the 2024 basketball season. “I spent countless hours in the gym doing skill workouts, running, and getting up shots on the gun,” Henderson said. […]
Kyden Thompson, McPherson HS – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Advanced Physical Therapy
By Hayden Swope McPherson’s Kyden Thompson has been nothing short of a basketball weapon for the Bullpups. As a junior last season, Thompson averaged 12 points per game, was the 4A Division III Player of the Year, and was first team all-league. Thompson has been eager to get back on the court and spent the […]
Winfield’s Aleah Moree – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Aegis
By Hayden Swope Aleah Moree, a Winfield basketball player, was a first team all-league player last season, and returns for the Vikings this year. The six-foot senior is excited for the upcoming season and is ready to take the court with her teammates. “I am excited for my senior season and I believe our team […]
Wichita Classical’s Noah Doom – Military Family Spotlight Presented By Davis-Moore
By Blake Chadwick Noah Doom from Classical is a military kid who, as he and his dad describe, has always been “sturdy.” “Being sturdy is something I know my dad has to be in the Air Force,” Doom said. “A lot of people depend on him, whether it’s the passengers he is flying, the airplanes […]
Reiya Komagata & Rassana Papa – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Cowley Community College
By Hayden Swope Excelling in their respective sports and the classroom, Cowley College sophomores Reiya Komagata and Rossana Papa were recently named the school’s September Male and Female Athletes of the Month. Men’s tennis player Reiya Komagata is coming off an incredible freshman season as he was the national champion at No. 5 singles and […]
Andover’s Blake Rucker – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Shelter Insurance, Jodi Ocadiz
By Matt Browning Offense has never been a problem for Andover’s Blake Rucker. Last season, he was a double-digit scorer for the Trojans and then led the team in scoring in the 5A tournament, which Andover won. This past offseason, offense was not the focus for Rucker, however. “One area I want to improve on […]