Hutchinson’s Myleigh Mueller – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Clinic
By Cooper Chadwick Hutchinson’s Myleigh Mueller has been involved in track since her freshman year and competes in the 4×100-meter relay, 200-meter dash, 4×400-meter relay and high jump. Over the offseason, Mueller focused on her nutrition as much as her skill development to prepare for this season. “One thing I would love to improve is […]
Maize’s Lucie Knaak – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kevin Shields State Farm
By Cooper Chadwick Coming back from an ACL tear last season, Maize senior Luci Knaak is excited for her final year of high school competition. “I am most excited to be back for one last year and enjoying it so much while staying healthy from past injuries. I love my friends I gained from track […]
Circle’s Jay Bonewitz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kathy Richard-Koenigsman State Farm
By Matt Browning For Circle senior sprinter Jay Bonewitz, the goals for his final season aren’t subtle. They’re tied to fractions of a second — and unfinished business. “Coming into this year my main goal was breaking my school’s 100-meter and 200-meter records,” Bonewitz said. “Last year I was under a tenth of a second […]
Andale track
By Joanna Chadwick Andale boys and girl track teams consistently prove they must be reckoned with on the state level. This season is no different. “This is probably the most kids we’ve ever had,” coach Tyler Ryan said. “We’ve got 120-130 kids out this year.” It’s why he was at the Kingman meet on Tuesday. […]
Heights track’s success continues
By Joanna Chadwick It has been an interesting transition for the Wichita Heights track team. While the boys graduated a strong senior class in 2025, the sophomore boys — including CJ Jefferson — are proving that they will be a group to reckon with. “(He) had his freshman season cut short, but this year he’s […]
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! Jace Hambleton (Tabor baseball) Macayla Askew (Elon basketball) Cale Clingan (Drury basketball) Morgan Thompson (McPherson bowling) Cash Carns (Newman bowling) Dallas Tritt (Newman soccer) Lilly Araiza (Pratt soccer) Lilly Emmerson (Hutch CC […]
Wichita Heights’ Secret Dye – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Supplement World
By Hayden Swope As the track season quickly approaches, SecretDye is eager to see how her hard work will pay off on the track. Dye took second in the 100 meter hurdles at the City League track meet and then took second in the 100 and 300 meter hurdles at the Wichita Northwest regional. She […]
Wichita Northwest’s Kiera Smith – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Dean Jones State Farm
By Cooper Chadwick Looking to get her name out there more, Wichita Northwest senior Kiera Smith hopes all the work she has put in will do just that. “I really want to improve on my 200 time and I want to make it to state in that and not just one solo event this year,” […]
Sedgwick’s Noah Little – Track Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Matt Browning Sedgwick’s Noah Little is the defending 2A champion in both the triple and long jump. Has already winning a state championship lessened Little’s motivation? “My individual goals for this season are pretty similar to what they are every year, but just with further marks and shorter times,” Little said. “I really am aiming […]
Wichita Heights’ Aaliyah Bolden – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Caleb Hanke State Farm
By Blake Chadwick For Aaliyah Bolden, the Wichita Heights senior has turned years of dedication into one of the top sprint resumes in the area, all while emerging as a leader for her team. Bolden first found the sport in 7th grade, encouraged by her parents to give it a shot. What started as something […]