Northwest Wichita’s Samya Slater – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Caleb Hanke State Farm
By Angela Brunk Samya Slater, a senior at Northwest Wichita High School, has made a lasting impact on her school’s varsity wrestling team. As the wrestling season nears its end, Slater reflects on her goals, challenges, and accomplishments, both on and off the mat. This season, Slater’s primary goal was to place in the top […]
Derby’s Liam Coultis – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Liam Coultis, a senior wrestler from Derby High School, is having an impressive final season on the mat. Competing in the 138-pound weight class, Coultis has set ambitious goals for himself this year. One of his primary objectives was to reach his 100th career high school varsity win, which he accomplished in […]
Wichita West’s Chance Johnson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Chance Johnson, a dedicated wrestler from Wichita West High School, has made a significant mark in his athletic career. Competing in the 285-pound weight class, Johnson is focused on finishing his senior wrestling season strong. Although the season is well underway, his sights are set on taking first place at regionals and […]
Haven’s Trista Rogers – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by PrairieStar Health Center
By Angela Brunk Trista Rogers, a senior at Haven High School, has established herself as a fierce competitor in the 155lbs girl’s wrestling weight class. With clear goals set for her final season, Rogers’ personal aim is to achieve 40 wins, fewer than 7 losses, and, most importantly, to claim the win at the state […]
Andover Central’s Nathan Burke – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance – Jodi Ocadiz
By Ken Hansard Nathan Burke took a different route than most when it came to wrestling. Most wrestlers come from “wrestling families” and begin wrestling at a very young age. Nathan joined wrestling after watching the sport from a much different point of view, “I was manager when I first joined. After watching just one […]
Mulvane’s Leainnah Landreth – Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning There are very few days where Mulvane’s Leainnah Landreth isn’t on the wrestling mat. But she is hoping that work translates until success this season. “For the past four years I’ve been wrestling pretty much year round,” Landreth said. “So in the off season I do club wrestling and we train freestyle and […]
Newton’s Jaeann James – Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning For the first time, the Kansas State High School Activities Association did something new for girls wrestling and it has Newton’s Jaeann James pumped for the upcoming season. “Something specific that I am excited about is that KSHSAA (finally) created separate classifications for 5A and 6A girls,” James said. There are so […]
Halstead’s Connor Herman – Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Connor Herman of Halstead has been thinking about the upcoming wrestling season for some time. He is ready to see where his game stands. “I am looking forward to seeing all of the hard work pay off,” Herman said. There were two key areas that Herman focused on throughout the offseason. “I […]
Derby’s Milan Colvin – Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Derby’s Milan Colvin is a decorated two-sport athlete. He was an all-league and all-state football player and signed with Eastern Michigan. But he is no slouch on the mat, tool Colvin is ranked No. 1 by the Kansas Coaches Wrestling Association in the heavyweight division and has state title aspirations. “I’m most […]
Chapman’s Girls Wrestling – Team Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning The Chapman girls wrestling team was ranked No. 1 in the most recent rankings released by the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association. That top ranking can be attributed to hard work and dedication of a loaded roster. “Our team this year is made up of a hand full of new and seasoned wrestlers […]