Maize’s Grace Swart – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Senior Grace Swart of Maize High School is heading into her final high school softball season. A key contributor to the Eagles since her freshman year, Swart has spent four seasons on the varsity roster and is looking to make the most of her final opportunity to compete alongside her teammates. Swart […]
Wichita Northwest’s Lillian Hoffman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Wichita Northwest senior Lillian Hoffman is embracing every moment of her final high school softball season as a leader for the Grizzlies. A pitcher and utility player, Hoffman enters the year focused on growth, consistency, and making the most of her last opportunity to compete with her teammates. “I’m trying to […]
Andover Central’s Ailie Tabor – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Senior Ailie Tabor is preparing for a meaningful final season with the Andover Central Jaguars softball team, bringing experience, leadership, and determination to the field. Tabor is set to play a key role for the Jags this season as a third baseman and outfielder. As the team’s only senior, Tabor understands […]
Derby’s Olivia Parra – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
By Ken Hansard Olivia Parra, a senior outfielder for the Derby Panthers, was recognized by the league’s coaches last season for her contributions and was awarded First-Team All-AVCTL (Division I) as a Designated Player. An untimely injury prevented Parra from playing with the Panthers at state as a junior. Now, as a senior, she […]
Blue Dragon Spotlight – Gabby Stauffer – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
Photo credit Sammi Carpenter By Matt Browning In just 170 at-bats last season, Hutchinson Community College’s Gabby Stauffer hit five home runs with 62 RBIs, while hitting .400. The Campus High graduate chose Hutch primarily for one reason. “The college was appealing to me because it was close proximity to home and the atmosphere was […]
Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour – Kingman
Another stop on the Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour! Congratulations to Kingman’s Caylor Helm on signing to play softball at Barton CC!
Service Body Shop Dotted Line – Maize South
Another stop on the Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour! Congratulations to the following Maize South athletes on signing to continue their athletic careers! Kinley Davis – Barton CC softball Kiley Thornquist – Murray State softball Isaac Nikolas – Coffeyville CC football Ethan Cole – Friends soccer
Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour – Derby
Another stop on the Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour! Congratulations to the following Derby athletes on signing to continue their athletic careers: Rowan Foster – William Jewell baseball Hudson Halstead – Neosho CC baseball Bryson Maldanado – Neosho CC baseball Ryleigh Kelly – Cowley CC cross country Houston Bowlin – Hutchinson CC football Isaac […]
Derby’s Kayla Cooper – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Uplink
By Ken Hansard Last spring, the Derby Panthers softball team finished the always competitive AVCTL D1 with a 10-4 record. Their overall record was 23-8, and they placed third at the 6A KSHSAA State Championships. This spring, senior catcher Kayla Cooper and her teammates are looking to take that final step towards glory. “A goal we have […]
VOTE NOW! Which Wichita Area Softball Player Should We Feature? Presented by WSU Tech (Poll ends 2/11)
The high school softball season is on the way! Be sure to vote in the Wichita Area Softball poll. Voting ends at 10:00 pm on Wednesday, February 11th. DISCLAIMER 1: If voting exceeds an extraordinary amount in a small period of time, your IP address may be subject to a “cooling off period.” Rest assured, […]