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 […]
Buhler’s Ashlyn Coker – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Scooter’s Coffee
By Hayden Swope Buhler’s Ashlyn Coker has been looking forward to the spring soccer season all year. After making second team all-league last season, Coker has big goals for herself and her team. “Some goals that I have for this season would be to have a winning record, make the All-State first or second team, […]
Trinity’s Haley Green – Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Cooper Chadwick After tearing her MCL during the summer of 2023, senior Haley Green spent her junior year rebuilding, but still showed out, scoring seven goals and dishing out four assists which earned her all-state second team. This year Green is motivated to have a stellar season without injury, but one thing she is […]
Maize’s Jadyn Perales – Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Cooper Chadwick Prepared to lead her team back to state, senior Jadyn Perales is a powerful and an integral part of the Maize Eagles midfield. “She is a strong physical presence in the MF and always seemed to make the right decision on the ball. Was involved in a number of crunching tackles that […]
Andover Central’s Sydney Gerber – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Looking to make her final year of soccer memorable, senior Sydney Gerber is excited for all the lasts as an Andover Central Jaguar. “I have played with some of these girls for a very long time, so I’m excited for one final season together. I am also excited for team dinners and […]
Buhler’s Claudia Taylor – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by KTAG
By Matt Browning Buhler girls soccer coach Randall Rank describes Claudia Taylor as a player with high character and a leader by how hard she works. To say the least, Taylor is flattered by those remarks. “These are some of the best types of compliments to receive and will always put a smile on my […]
Wichita North’s Jazmine Guzman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Braden Carter Farmers Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Jazmine Guzman from Wichita North is one of the best overall players and offensive weapons in the state. Over the course of her career, Guzman has scored 33 goals while adding 20 assists. “What makes her so special is the combination of her soccer IQ, skills & abilities, toughness, & competitive mindset,” […]
Rose Hill’s Nevaeh Kelly – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Oliver’s Sports
By Blake Chadwick The Rose Hill girls’ soccer team is coming off a season in which they were crowned the 2024 AVCTL Division Four champions and finished fourth place at the Class 4-1A state championships. One of the key returning players for the Rockets is senior center back Neveah Kelly, who earned first-team all-league and […]