Sedgwick’s Lauren McGinn – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by The Halstead Bank
Lauren McGinn is expecting the Sedgwick High School volleyball team to have plenty of firepower this season. With several strong upperclassmen returning, McGinn believes the Cardinals have the experience and talent necessary to make a deep postseason run. “I am most excited for the power we will have this season,” McGinn said. “We have strong […]
Kansas Girls Flag Football – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Kansas girls flag football is entering a new era, and coaches around Kansas are seeing players embrace the opportunity to compete in a sport that continues to grow throughout the state and beyond. For Wichita Northwest coach Brooke Collins, the first varsity season has gone well, with players embracing the opportunity. “I am extremely happy […]
Circle’s Avery Wartick – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wartick Insurance
Avery Wartick enters the upcoming season ready to take on a new role while helping Circle volleyball pursue a return to the state tournament. Wartick, who has played outside hitter and defensive specialist, is moving to libero this season. The transition has given her a clear focus during the offseason as she worked to strengthen […]
Rose Hill Boys Soccer – Team Spotlight – Presented by Timothy Hottovy Edward Jones
With most of its roster returning, Rose Hill High School boys soccer enters the 2026 season with a clear objective: repeat as Class 4A state champions. The Rockets finished 19-2 last season and will bring back a strong core from that championship team, giving coach Jerry Treat plenty of experience to work with as Rose […]
Hellas Construction Delivers High-Performance Turf for Miami Hurricanes
When one of college football’s most recognizable programs invests in its facilities, the playing surface has to meet a high standard. Hellas Construction partnered with the University of Miami on a Phase 1 and Phase II football project at the Hurricanes’ athletics complex in Coral Gables, Florida. The project included installation of Hellas’ Matrix Helix® […]
Blue Dragon Spotlight – Noah Beavers – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
Noah Beavers is a redshirt freshman at Hutchinson Community College, where he is a defensive lineman for the Blue Dragons. Beavers redshirted last season, but has played sparingly for the Blue Dragons this season, where he has recorded two tackles and half of a sack. Prior to playing for Hutchinson CC, Beavers played at Fort […]
YMCA for All – Kelly Hardwell – Presented by YMCA Wichita
Kelly Hardwell was chosen as the YMCA annual Coach of the Year. He was picked for this honor through a nomination process of staff members through the YMCA’s association. Each branch location is to nominate a Coach each year for this honor and one is announced as our Coach of the Year at our Annual […]
Buhler’s Sofia Spies – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by PrairieStar Health Center
Buhler’s Sofia Spies finished last season with a 27-7 record, winning a league championship before placing second at regionals and second at state. This year, she is eager to see how her offseason preparation translates to competition. “I am most excited about showcasing my work over the summer,” Spies said. “I want to see how […]
Campus Colts – Football Preview – Presented by Russ Herman State Farm
After an 0-9 season in 2025, the Campus Colts enter 2026 with a much more experienced roster and plenty of optimism. Campus returns 18 starters from a team that started 18 sophomores a year ago, giving coach Cody Peabody’s team its first opportunity to take the field with an upperclass-heavy roster. “We’re looking to stay […]
Wichita Central Christian’s Levi Sturm – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Russ Herman State Farm
Levi Sturm has already established himself as one of Central Christian Academy’s top cross country runners. This season, he is hoping to help the Lions reach a milestone the program has never achieved. Sturm’s goal is to help Central Christian qualify its boys cross country team for the state meet for the first time. Individually, […]