Buhler’s Max Harmony – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Ken Hansard Max Harmony, a senior at Buhler High School, has built a reputation as a hardworking multi-sport athlete who embraces leadership, competition, and team culture. Representing the Crusaders in the AVCTL’s Division 3, Harmony competes in football, wrestling, and track and field, bringing dedication and determination to every season. Harmony’s wrestling season […]
Valley Center’s Mikaela Lara – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Driving School
By Matt Browning As of press time, Valley Center’s Mikaela Lara carried a record of 23-8 and has placed in nearly every event she has participated in. While she has already accomplished so much, Lara hopes to maintain her success through the remainder of the season. “My goals for the remainder of the season include […]
Bishop Carroll Boys Wrestling – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning In the January 27th rankings by the Kansas Coaches Wrestling Association, the Bishop Carroll boys wrestling team is ranked third in Class 5A. The Golden Eagles have six wrestlers ranked in their respective weight classes, including freshman Parker Landes No. 1 at 106 and junior Connor Landes No. 2 at 138. “The […]
Andale’s Tristen Cox – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina
By Cooper Chadwick Tristen Cox is a senior wrestler for Andale high school who wrestles at the 150 pound weight class. Cox is very excited for his last year of high school wrestling, and hopes to make it a special one. One thing Cox is excited about specifically is making it to, and competing at state, […]
Maize’s Talon Verbeck – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
Last season as a junior, Maize wrestler Talon Verbeck took third at the 138 pound division at the Class 6A tournament. Verbeck views last season a stepping stone towards a monster senior season. “So far, things have been going well. I would rate my individual performance as an 8 out of 10,” Verbeck said. “There […]
Bishop Carroll’s Owen Newell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Old Chicago
By Blake Chadwick Owen Newell has built his wrestling career on toughness, grit, and an unbreakable mindset, and as a senior at Bishop Carroll wrestling at 150 pounds, that approach continues to define who he is on the mat. Newell has been wrestling nearly his entire life, a journey that started back in first grade. […]
Goddard’s Kolton McElwain – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by All Seasons Custom Apparel
By Hayden Swope Kolton McElwain of Goddard placed fifth at the state meet last season, and he’s ready to lead his young wrestling team this year to the best of his abilities. “I’m most excited about this year is getting back in the room and working with the young guys since we are a young […]
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Goddard’s Harrison Glover – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Ken Hansard The Goddard Lions’ wrestling team is no stranger to success. The Lions have been a mainstay on the Kansas 5A wrestling scene over the past couple of decades, winning multiple state titles. They owe much of that success to a culture that has been built by great coaches and wrestlers. Goddard senior […]
Derby’s Dacia Root – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
By Angela Brunk Dacia Root is a senior at Derby High School and a dedicated member of the wrestling team. Over her high school career, wrestling has become her main athletic focus and has helped shape her mindset both on and off the mat. As she enters her senior season, Root is motivated to continue […]