Wichita Heights’ Annalys Rivas – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by The Tire Store
By Hayden Swope Annalys Rivas, a soccer athlete at Wichita Heights High School, has played her fair share of games, and has had years of experience under her belt. Just this past year, Rivas was named a second team all-league athlete. Hoping to grow as an athlete physically, Rivas looked for multiple ways to better […]
McPherson Girls Soccer – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning Over the past ten seasons, the McPherson girls soccer program has made it to the Class 4-1A Final Four six times. They have been a model of consistency churning out multiple all-state and all-league selections, while also producing gaudy win-loss records. The 2025 Lady Bullpups finished with a record of 12-6 after […]
Hutchinson’s Rhyan Galyon – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Hutchinson’s Rhyan Galyon understands the importance of taking care of her body during soccer season. “The best ways I know to take care of my body is to drink a lot of water and stretch good,” Gaylon said. “I knew this was the best way because staying hydrated keeps my energy up during […]
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 […]