Kapaun Mount Carmel’s Annabelle Schafer – Driving Change Athlete – Presented by KTAG
By Matt Browning The Kapaun Mount Carmel girls soccer team finished third at the 5A Tournament last season and returning first team all-state defender Annabelle Schafer has plans for the Crusaders to be even better in 2026. “I think the team’s biggest goal this year is to place better than we did last season, and […]
Norwich FFA – Presented by Wichita Tractor
By Matt Browning For a school the size of Norwich, having 55 members in its FFA program is remarkable. Sponsor Lacie Harshbarger believes the program’s high level of involvement appeals to both veteran and novice students. “Norwich FFA stays active throughout the year, attending at least one Career Development Event per month, encouraging our members […]
Wichita Northwest’s JJ Grove – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Braden Carter Farmers Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Excited for his final year with the Grizzlies, Wichita Northwest JJ Grove is playing with no regrets his senior season. Over the offseason, Grove worked on improving his strength but unlike other athletes he focused a lot on his nutrition and recovery. “My mom helps so much with my nutrition and me […]
Collegiate Boys Basketball – Team Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Collegiate
By Cooper Chadwick With only four days of work with his team over the summer ,head coach Nate Schmitt coached Wichita Collegiate to its first state title since 2016. Despite success in the end there were some challenges for Collegiate’s first-year coach. “Timing. Took the job late. Unexpectedly moving my family across the state. Only […]
Hutchinson’s Brooke Hogan – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Clinic
By Blake Chadwick A senior’s goals are to always leave the program better than they found it, and of course win a state championship. Hutchinson softball senior Brooke Hogan is no different. Hogan is more than ready to continue to step up her leadership role as she knows just how integral it will be to […]
South Haven’s Kelly Theurer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by SCCDAT
By Matt Browning South Haven’s Kelly Theurer has been involved in SCCDAT for four years, and it was a family connection that first piqued her interest in the club. “It all got started when my aunt talked to me about it,” Theurer said. “At the time, she was an SCCDAT staff member and was starting […]
Wichita North’s Aubrey Shurley – Soccer Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Wichita North’s Aubrey Shurley was a first-team all-league selection last season, but she knows there are still areas where she can improve. “My individual goal is to be a consistent player and leader,” Shurley said. “I want to continue improving my skills and be someone my teammates can rely on every day. […]
Kingman’s Parker Beam – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jon Wollen State Farm
By Hayden Swope Kingman’s Parker Beam is most excited to take the field with friends while chasing team success. Beam was a second team all-league athlete last season. “I’m excited about getting tan but mostly being able to play with all my friends and hopefully going to state,” Beam said. During the offseason, Beam stayed […]
Wichita Heights’ Isabel Einwich – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Emprise Bank
By Cooper Chadwick Wichita Heights’ senior Isabel Einwich has big plans for her senior season, and has the motivation to fuel all her hard work. “I started running track at about 4 years old with leg braces as support, and started using a racing chair at 9 and never really looked back. It’s given me […]
Bishop Carroll’s Liza Dugan – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
As Bishop Carroll looks to build on its recent success, senior Liza Dugan will once again be a key piece for the Golden Eagles. “Some of my individual strengths are my ability to read the game well and being a technically skilled player who can attack out of the back and create chances for my […]