Pretty Prairie’s Kayleigh Vogl – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Cheney Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Despite being a first team all-league selection last season, Pretty Prairie’s Kayleigh Vogl has been doing whatever it takes to get her game to the next level in 2025. “I have been working out twice a week at The Nest in Cheney with a trainer doing weights and plyometrics,” Vogl said. “I have worked […]
Central Burden Volleyball – Team Spotlight – Presented by Martha McGee Farm Bureau Financial Services
By Matt Browning With four key pieces back this season, Central Burden volleyball coach Julie Konrade is optimistic that it will be a more successful season than 2024. “I expect us to be more competitive than last year,” Konrade said. “I expect us to have more wins than last season.” The Raiders were young last […]
Garden Plain’s Erin Smith – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by TCI Chem Wash, Midwest Fastener Corp, and Garden Plain Booster Club
Photo by Jessica Scheer By Matt Browning It has been three years since the Garden Plain volleyball program, a perennial power, has been to the state tournament. Senior Erin Smith, who was a second team all-league selection in 2024, is ready for that change. “Garden Plain used to be one of the programs you could […]
Wichita Heights’ Mitzy Gomez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Wichita Heights High School senior Mitzy Gomez is a force to be reckoned with on the volleyball court. Standing tall at 6 feet 2 inches and playing primarily as a right-side hitter, while sometimes stepping in as a middle blocker, Gomez uses her height, athleticism, and left-handed advantage to make a big […]
Wichita East’s Claire Buss – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Caleb Hanke State Farm
By Angela Brunk As a senior outside hitter for Wichita East volleyball, Claire Buss is stepping into her final high school season with purpose and passion to grow as a player and a teammate. Buss is focusing this year on becoming a smarter and more strategic player. “I want to really see the court and […]
Derby’s Ella Ediger – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Uplink
Photo by Jared Craig By Angela Brunk Derby High School senior Ella Ediger is entering her final volleyball season ready to defend Derby’s side of the court. As the team’s libero, Ediger anchors the back row with grit and determination, always ready to dive, dig, and deliver for her teammates. “My personal goal this season […]
Derby’s McKinley Sinclair – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Door Rescue
Photo by Natalie Galindo By Angela Brunk Derby High School senior McKinley Sinclair is heading into her final volleyball season with a clear mindset, by enjoying every moment and leading with purpose. As a setter, Sinclair plays a crucial role in the success of her team, and she’s focused on making this year the best […]
Maize South’s Brynn Sutton – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Jennifer Reed By Angela Brunk As a senior outside hitter at Maize South High School, Brynn Sutton is embracing her final volleyball season with both gratitude and determination. Known for her leadership and positive energy, Sutton’s goal this year is simple yet powerful, to play her best and uplift her teammates every step […]
Andover’s Camille Avila – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk As Camille Avila enters her senior year at Andover High School, she’s not just thinking about her final season of volleyball, she’s aiming high. A standout outside hitter, Avila has helped lead her team to state the past two seasons and has her eyes set on making it three years in a […]
VOTE NOW! Which Wichita Area Small School Volleyball Player Should We Feature? Presented by WSU Tech (Poll ends 7/30)
The high school volleyball season is on the horizon! Be sure to vote in the Wichita Area Small School Volleyball Poll, so we know who to feature in the September issue of the magazine! Voting ends on Monday, July 30 at 10 pm. DISCLAIMER 1: If voting exceeds an extraordinary amount in a small period […]