Valley Center’s Nathan Webb – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rikki Casey Shelter Insurance

Valley Center senior Nathan Webb set clear goals heading into the track season — and he has already checked off several of them while continuing to build his role as a leader for the Hornets. “My primary focus this season was improving my 800m personal record to at least 1:53, which I did at El […]
Wichita Collegiate’s Logan Clay – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance

The goal for the season for Wichita Collegiate’s Logan Clay has been clear from the start: reach elite distances in both the discus and javelin while helping lead a small but competitive team onto the state podium. “My primary focus for this season was to throw over 200 feet in the discus and over 180 […]
Wichita North’s Jashawn Tolefree – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Supplement World

This track and field season has been about proving hard work and perseverance can overcome setbacks for Jashawn Tolefree. The Wichita North High School standout has his sights set on competing at the next level while continuing to raise the bar in the triple jump. “My main focus for this year is to get a […]
Collegiate’s Jai Johnson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Collegiate

For most freshmen, stepping into varsity track and field can be an adjustment. For Wichita Collegiate’s Jai Johnson, it has quickly turned into a breakout season. Competing in track and field for the first time, Johnson has emerged as one of the top young athletes in the area, excelling in the long jump and sprint […]
Andover Central’s David Thomison – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance

David Thomison of Andover Central focused this track and field season on enjoying the sport, building team chemistry and improving his performance across distance events. “My primary focus this track and field season was to have fun, grow as team, build new friendships and train hard,” Thomison said. Thomison said one of his biggest strengths […]
Oxford’s Chase Douglas – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Ken Gooch Shelter Insurance

This track and field season has been about more than just individual success for Oxford’s Chase Douglas. It has been about helping his team win, chasing school history and ending his high school career on a high note. Douglas entered the season with clear goals in mind, particularly in the 4×100-meter relay and triple jump. […]
Bishop Carroll’s Landon Englert – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Old Chicago

For Bishop Carroll Catholic High School distance runner Landon Englert, this track and field season has centered on one goal — proving he belongs among the state’s elite long-distance runners. Englert entered the spring with lofty expectations after a breakout junior campaign that included all-state finishes and conference honors. Now, the senior has his sights […]
Wichita Heights’ Joshua Banks – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

Wichita Heights runner Joshua Banks has spent this season focused on consistency, improvement and contributing to his team’s success every time he steps on the track. “My primary focus this season was becoming more consistent and continuing to improve my times at every meet,” Banks said. “I wanted to push myself both mentally and physically, […]
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Derby’s Logan Davis – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

For Logan Davis, this season was about growth — both on and off the track. The Derby athlete entered the year focused on improving his performances while continuing to develop as a teammate and leader for the Panthers’ program. “My primary focus this season was to progress as much as possible and to grow as […]