Valley Center’s Evan Chavez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rikki Casey Shelter Insurance
After months of rehabilitation following meniscus surgery, Valley Center’s Evan Chavez is eager for one thing: getting back on the football field with his teammates. “I’m excited for the opportunity to get back on the field with my teammates after recovering from my meniscus surgery,” Chavez said. “Going through rehab has made me appreciate football […]
Hutchinson’s Oaken Williams – Athlete Spotlight
Football season can’t arrive soon enough for Hutchinson’s Oaken Williams. He said one of the things he is looking forward to most this year is returning to the field with his teammates and working under the team’s new coach. “I am most excited about our team’s new coach and playing football again with my teammates,” […]
Valley Center’s Jackson Child – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Driving School
Valley Center’s Jackson Child is focused on offseason work paying dividends this fall. After months of early morning workouts, team practices and college camps, Child said he’s eager to see how the preparation translates once the season begins. “I’m most excited about building stronger relationships with my teammates and seeing all the work we’ve put […]
Bishop Carroll’s Mitchell Frank – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom
Bishop Carroll defensive standout Mitchell Frank is entering the upcoming football season focused on leadership, growth and building on a standout junior campaign that placed him among the state’s top defenders. Frank said the opportunity to return to the field with familiar teammates is what he values most as the season approaches. “What I’m most […]
Kapaun Mount Carmel’s Cole Rapp – Athlete Spotlight
After helping lead Kapaun Mount Carmel to a 12-1 record and a state championship last season, senior quarterback Cole Rapp is focused less on individual accomplishments and more on making the most of one final season with his longtime teammates. For Rapp, the opportunity to compete alongside the friends he has played with for years […]
Maize South’s Reign Illian – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Crystal McEachern State Farm
After an injury limited him to just eight games last season, Maize South quarterback Reign Illian still put together numbers most signal-callers would envy. The Mavericks’ standout completed 191 of 292 passes for 2,507 yards and 25 touchdowns while adding five rushing scores, accounting for 30 total touchdowns despite missing time. Now healthy and entering […]
Wichita Northwest’s Ian and Jasiyet Carter – Student Spotlight – Presented by Simply Hygiene
Ian and Jasiyet Carter are learning that making a difference in their community doesn’t always require a grand gesture. Sometimes, it starts with something as simple as a toothbrush. The Wichita Northwest High School students have volunteered with Simply Hygiene, a nonprofit organization that provides hygiene products to individuals and families in need. Through their […]
Goddard’s Corbin Sullivan – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
After making an impact as a nose tackle for Goddard, Corbin Sullivan is ready for a new challenge this season. The senior defensive lineman will move from nose tackle to defensive end, a position change he believes will allow him to use his speed and athleticism in new ways. “I am excited to see how […]
Hutchinson’s Taylor Riemen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Claudia Segoviano Shelter Insurance
For Taylor Riemen, the start of his senior football season represents more than just another year on the field. It’s the culmination of years of hard work and an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy at Hutchinson High School. With a new head coach leading the Salthawks, Riemen believes the program is headed in the […]
Andover Central’s Cooper Mason – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
Andover Central’s Cooper Mason, the anticipation of Friday nights is what drives months of offseason preparation. “I’m most excited about getting back on the field with my teammates and seeing all the work we’ve put in during the offseason pay off,” Mason said. “We’ve built a strong bond as a team, and I think we […]