Kapaun Mt. Carmel’s Peyton Gosch-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by TWG
By Hayden Swope Kapaun Mt. Carmel’s Peyton Gosch knew coming off the excitement from last season’s successes was going to be difficult. Walking into a new season, Gosch and the rest of the Crusaders prepared all offseason to get that feeling again. “I’ve been preparing for this upcoming season since the beginning of the summer,” […]
Goddard’s Landon Kohlhorst-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Harter Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning There is a simplicity to what Goddard’s Landon Kohlhorst is most looking forward in 2024. “I am most excited to be back in the atmosphere of playing on Friday nights this season,” Kohlhorst said. Kohlhorst has every reason to be excited for football to be back. The second team all-league defensive back […]
2024 6A TEAMS TO WATCH-Northwest-Presented by State Farm Dean Jones
After their first loss to a USD 259 school since 2016 and a 7-3 finish, the Wichita Northwest Grizzlies could be a sleeper team that could make their first state championship since 2020. The Grizzlies will be quarterbacked by junior Jaylen Mason, who picked up three offers this offseason from Iowa State, Kansas and Liberty. […]
2024 6A TEAMS TO WATCH-Derby-Presented by StateFarm Todd Benway
Year in and year out, Derby is the favorite in class 6A. This year is no different. After a 22-19 loss to Gardner Edgerton in the state championship game a season ago, the Panthers have reloaded once again. The Panthers will be led offensively by the University of Tennessee commit, Da’Saahn Brame. Brame is coming […]
Attica-Argonia’s Carson Vineyard-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Visit Wichita
By Hayden Swope Last season for Attica-Argonia, athlete Carson Vineyard was a first team all-league linebacker as only a sophomore. This year, Vineyard has plans to add on to those accolades and better his stats. “Some goals I’m focused on is getting All-State running back, linebacker, and special teams,” Vineyard said. “My particular stats would […]
Cunningham‘s Trenton Schnittker-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Kauffman Insurance Agency
By Blake Chadwick Cunningham has a very good opportunity to make it back to the class 6-man state championship game as they return a great group of players, one of those being center and defensive lineman Trenton Schnittker. Schnittker is a very agile and smart lineman who fits in perfectly with how Cunningham likes to […]
Blue Dragon Spotlight-William Thacker-Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning William Thacker was a first generation college attendee and graduate and according to him he had “little support and faith that his journey through college would be a fruitful one.” But then the Hutchinson Community College football program came calling and Thacker’s life was forever changed. “The world class education, the pursuit […]
YMCA Yi Belong Jenny Leiker-Presented by YMCA
By Matt Browning Jenny Leiker, who has been volunteering as a coach at the YMCA since her daughter was five years old, started out coaching almost by necessity. “Although I didn’t know much about soccer, the YMCA was asking for volunteer coaches,” Leiker said. Now, Leiker coaches basketball in the fall and winter and truly […]
Maize South’s Christian McDonald-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Sharp Performance
By Matt Browning Maize South defensive back Christian McDonald is known for two things: physical style of play and leadership. And he spent the summer trying to focus on improving those strengths. “I play safety and corner, and in the summers I get a chance to work on my cover skills at camps,” McDonald said. […]
Newton’s Eli Kirtley-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Conrade Insurance Group
By Matt Browning Entering his senior season, Newton’s Eli Kirtley wants to set the tone for the future of the football program. “I’m excited to be a leader and really help put the next generation of Newton Railer football players,” Kirtley said. “I’m also looking to make people around me better by pushing them during […]