Buhler’s Jenna Lackey – Athlete Spotlight
By Cooper Chadwick Senior Jenna Lackey does it all for Buhler High School. She competes in the 4×100-meter relay, 200-meter dash, 400-meter dash and pole vault, but has also run the 100-meter dash and 4×400-meter relay. Lackey’s favorite event is pole vault, and she has spent much of the offseason perfecting her craft. “I have […]
Maize’s Isaac Benjamin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Renovatio LLC
By Blake Chadwick Maize High junior Isaac Benjamin is the type of distance runner who embraces the grind. Still early in his track career, Benjamin has quickly developed into a key piece of the Eagles’ distance group, fueled by a mindset built on challenging himself every day. “I would say that one of my biggest […]
Cheney’s Trinity Griffin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Distinct Locker
By Cooper Chadwick Coming off a stellar junior year, Cheney’s Trinity Griffin is excited to finish her final year of high school track. Last season, Griffin ran 15.62 seconds in the 100-meter hurdles, 13.26 in the 100, 27.71 in the 200 and threw 115 feet in the javelin. She is currently third all-time in the […]
Clearwater’s Callie Noland – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Optimal Performance
By Blake Chadwick Clearwater senior sprinter Callie Noland has built her career on becoming one of the most relentless sprinters in the state. Competing in the 100 meters, 200 meters and 4×100 relay, Noland’s explosiveness out of the blocks immediately sets her apart. That early edge, combined with years of experience, has allowed her to […]
Rose Hill’s Nick Bentley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by El Paso Animal Hospital
By Blake Chadwick Rose Hill senior Nick Bentley has spent the past nine years developing into a versatile sprinter, competing in the 100, 200, 400 and 4×400 relay. “My biggest strengths are discipline and being coachable,” Bentley said. “My coaches put me in the 800 at the first meet, and I never complained about it.” […]
Cheney’s Cash Young – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rescue Lawn Care
By Blake Chadwick Cheney senior distance runner Cash Young has built his career on being a competitor, no matter the situation. “My dedication, work ethic and leadership skills are my biggest strengths as an athlete,” Young said. “My dedication is shown through my year-round training.” Even outside the regular season, he continues to put in […]
Valley Center’s Laney Hooper – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rikki Casey Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Coming off an injury last season, senior Laney Hooper is excited to compete again. “After two months of not running, being back for the season means the world to me. I am so blessed to be able to compete and work harder than ever,” Hooper said. Hooper runs the 400-meter dash, 800-meter […]
Burrton’s Ryker Barnes – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning Ryker Barnes has entered the new track season with a clear priority — the 800-meter run — and a goal of shaving down his time as he pushes toward potential postseason qualification. “My primary focus for this season is the 800m race; my goal is to get a time of 2:06 or […]
Campus’ Olivia Moffitt – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rachel Janes Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick For Campus freshman Olivia Moffitt, track and field has been her life. Now, as a freshman, she is bringing a level of experience to the team despite being so young. Moffitt has established herself as a consistent and driven competitor across multiple events, including the 100m, 200m, 4×100, and occasionally the 4×400 […]
Kingman’s Braylon Price – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jon Wollen State Farm
By Blake Chadwick After an injury sidelined senior Braylon Price for his final season, he has had to find other ways to make an impact. “Braylon is an incredible athlete—hardworking, dedicated and a natural leader,” head coach Garrett Higgins said. “Losing him mid-football season was tough, and his absence is being felt just as strongly […]