Wichita East’s Amiyah Hamilton – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by The Tire Store

By Hayden Swope Wichita East’s Amiyah Hamilton has seen a lot of field time over the years, and has dedicated her time and training to club soccer during the offseason. Hamilton has a lot of people to be thankful for as her high school career comes to an end. “I’ve played soccer for eight years […]
Mulvane’s Jade Smallwood – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Taylor Zeka – Shelter Insurance

By Hayden Swope Mulvane’s Jade Smallwood was a first team all-league and second team all-state athlete last season for the Wildcats. After only three games this year, she has four goals and five assists. “I’ve played soccer for 14 years and I absolutely love the sport,” Smallwood said. “I play for FC Wichita, and being […]
Buhler’s Ashlyn Coker – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Clinic

By Ken Hansard It would probably be a safe bet that Buhler senior center back Ashlyn Coker is very good at her job because of her propensity to stay active. When she is not on the pitch for the Crusaders, she is active in the Buhler singers, in band, and in tennis. She is a two-time state […]
Wichita Northwest’s Lillian Shilling – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shari Lewis Shelter Insurance

By Hayden Swope Lillian Shilling of Wichita Northwest has made a name for herself on the field, being named an all-league second team midfielder last season. Her passion for the sport started from a young age, and it hasn’t died since. “I have played soccer since the age of four,” Shilling said. “For me the […]
Andover’s Mai Le – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance

By Blake Chadwick After losing a lot of production to graduation a year ago, Andover High School knew that it would have to make some changes if it wanted to have a great season. One of those who has the change is senior center midfielder Mai Le. “It has been hard on the team especially […]
Wichita East’s Lana Shaheen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Braden Carter Farmers Insurance

By Matt Browning There’s not much Wichita East’s Lana Shaheen isn’t good at. From being an honorable mention all-league midfielder in soccer, to being a chancellor scholar at TCU next season, Shaheen is one of those student athletes that is every coach’s dream. “I am pre-med and will be majoring in Neuroscience,” Shaheen said. “I also […]
Bishop Carroll soccer

By Joanna Chadwick Every team has something that sets them apart from the previous year. For Bishop Carroll girls soccer team, coach Greg Rauch noted the talent and the chemistry. “This team has proven to be the single most connected and deep team I’ve ever coached,” he said. “There is talent for days and they […]
Hutchinson’s Ayla Booe – Athlete Spotlight

By Ken Hansard Ayla Booe, senior center-midfielder for the Hutchinson Salthawks, is a fourth-year starter who would like nothing more than to leave behind a lasting legacy when she graduates. “I have started varsity since freshman year, and each year I have felt the pressure of performing; however, this year I see my role as more […]
Andover Central’s Ellie Damico – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Aegis Group LLC

By Ken Hansard Ellie Damico, senior center back and captain for the Andover Central soccer team, has a lot to be excited about in her final stint as a Jaguar. She has already committed to Fort Hays State to play soccer next year. She plays for a team that finished last season 15-3-1 and returns […]
Andover Central’s Reese Fleming – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Aegis Group LLC

By Ken Hansard Reese Fleming, Andover Central’s senior midfielder / centerback, understandably sounds like a kid in a candy store. The Jags are coming off a 15-3-1 campaign that saw them only narrowly missing state. She was named Second-Team All-AVCTL, Honorable-Mention All-State, and has also received All-Metro honors as a midfielder. But those are not […]