Wellington’s Grant Giefer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by SCCDAT
By Matt Browning Wellington’s Grant Giefer was always told by his parents that being involved was important, so when he had the opportunity to join SCCDAT, he jumped at the chance. “Joining SCCDAT wasn’t just a club; it was a second family where we could share to make Wellington High a better school,” Giefer said. “My […]
Teegan Haines – Blue Dragon Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning There are many reasons why Teegan Haines chose to play football at Hutchinson Community College. From the quality of the athletic programs, to the way students are pushed academically, to the community support, Haines loves being a Blue Dragon. “All of the athletics we provide have great opportunities to continue your sport […]
Valley Center’s Rylan Bailey – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Driving School
By Matt Browning Senior Valley Center football player Rylan Bailey has several goals he wants to achieve in his final season as a Hornet. But there are three that stand above them all. “I want to leave my team with a lasting legacy of strong leadership, ‘all in’ mentality and persistence,” Bailey said. Bailey rushed […]
Friday’s high school football games (Oct. 3)
By Blake Chadwick Hoisington remained undefeated after beating Cheney 20-6 to keep its season rolling in the right direction. “We knew coming into this week that this was going to be a test for us and we accepted that challenge and rolled with it,” senior quarterback Mason Martin said. “We have a great group that […]
Kingman’s Gabe Andersen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jeri’s Kitchen
By Blake Chadwick Kingman running back and linebacker Gabe Andersen made his mark last season, rushing 121 times for 797 yards, catching 13 passes for 100 yards, and finding the end zone 11 times. His production earned him Kingman’s Offensive MVP award, along with second-team all-league and honorable mention all-state recognition. That success didn’t come […]
Bishop Carroll’s Ridge Trail – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning The fear Bishop Carroll football player Ridge Trail felt when he tore his ACL is one that he doesn’t want to feel again. “It was scary at first, when your leg and muscles don’t work like they are supposed to,” Trail said. “The sudden loss of strength in my thigh and balance […]
Wichita Southeast football opens season at 3-1
By Joanna Chadwick There were signs that Wichita Southeast football would be a better team than the previous five seasons when the Buffaloes won a combined five games. *The big senior class that bought into coach Corby Milleson’s system as juniors. *The commitment in the weight room with attendance at 90% or better. *Strong practice […]
Oxford’s Dahzael Castillo – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Ken Gooch Shelter Insurance
By Angela Brunk Dahzael Castillo, a determined junior at Oxford High School, is entering the 2025 football season as a team captain with a team-first mentality. Playing both Defensive Line and Left Guard, Castillo is focused on team goals above his individual goals. The team is determined to set the tone of every game from […]
Friday’s high school football scores (Sept. 19)
By Blake Chadwick Maize has now won eight straight regular-season games, handing previously unbeaten Hutchinson a 56-19 loss. The Eagles were up 49-7 at halftime thanks in big part to quarterback Brayden Myovela, who impressed again, leading the Eagles to a 3-0 start and helping coach Gary Guzman get his 200th career win as a […]
Cheney football
By Joanna Chadwick When Cheney opened the season against Holcomb, coach Shelby Wehrman wasn’t sure what to expect. “I knew what we were capable of. We had some good practices,” he said. “But we’ve been struggling to piece together consecutive good practices and good performances. We’re looking to build on good practices and good games […]