Wichita East’s Talen Nasone – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by David Kauffman M&M Insurance
By Matt Browning Wichita East golfer Talen Nasone has always had confidence from tee to green, but once he has a putter in his hands, that confidence has wavered. That made his offseason focus an easy decision. “I always struggle putting but since I’ve been grinding in the offseason, putting in the work, I believe […]
Bishop Carroll’s Allyson Orth – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Old Chicago
By Hayden Swope As her final season begins, Bishop Carroll senior Allyson Orth is focused on making the most of her last opportunity to compete alongside a group of teammates who have shaped her high school career. “This season, I’m most excited about finishing my softball career at Bishop Carroll with some of my best […]
Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour – Andale
Another stop on the Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour! Congratulations to the following Andale athletes on continuing their athletic careers! Myah Rieger (Butler CC cheer), Riley Stoll (Barton CC bowling), Brooke Grimes (Bethel basketball), Carley Keller (Neosho volleyball), Easton Linnens (Friends baseball), Patrick Keehn (Butler CC baseball), Caden Fowler (Friends baseball), Jackson Bell (Sterling […]
Maize South’s Kanyon Akers – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by All Seasons Custom Apparel
By Blake Chadwick For Kanyon Akers, baseball has always been about more than just the game. The Maize South senior has built his career around that mindset, and heading into his final season, that approach continues to define who he is on and off the field. “I’ve been playing baseball as soon as I could […]
Hutchinson’s Myleigh Mueller – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Clinic
By Cooper Chadwick Hutchinson’s Myleigh Mueller has been involved in track since her freshman year and competes in the 4×100-meter relay, 200-meter dash, 4×400-meter relay and high jump. Over the offseason, Mueller focused on her nutrition as much as her skill development to prepare for this season. “One thing I would love to improve is […]
Maize’s Lucie Knaak – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kevin Shields State Farm
By Cooper Chadwick Coming back from an ACL tear last season, Maize senior Luci Knaak is excited for her final year of high school competition. “I am most excited to be back for one last year and enjoying it so much while staying healthy from past injuries. I love my friends I gained from track […]
YMCA for All – Nate Atkinson – Presented by YMCA
By Matt Browning YMCA volunteer coach Nate Atkinson stays busy with his coaching responsibilities. He coaches all three of his children, which makes for a chaotic in-season schedule. “I genuinely love what I do and have a great support system with the YMCA staff,” Atkinson said. Winning games doesn’t matter to Atkinson; he is far […]
Wichita Trinity Academy – Field of the Month – Presented by Hellas Construction
By Matt Browning Wichita Trinity Academy has taken a significant step forward in enhancing its softball facility with the addition of a permanent seating structure and press box, thanks to a recently completed project by Hellas Construction. The new installation includes more than 250 permanent seats, providing a long-term solution for fans and creating a […]
Andover’s Chloe Gantz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning As her high school career winds down, Andover’s Chloe Gantz has focused on more than just wins and losses, prioritizing leadership, growth and lasting memories with her teammates. “My primary focus this season was to finish out my high school career and make more memories with the team that I love that […]
Andover’s Ryan Hatfield – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning For Andover’s Ryan Hatfield, the focus this season goes well beyond personal numbers. The junior catcher is centered on doing whatever it takes to elevate his team, even as he transitions into a new role behind the plate. “My primary focus for the season is just to try and make the team […]