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 […]
Derby’s Chloe Spears – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Uplink
By Angela Brunk Chloe Spears, a senior at Derby High School, is entering her final high school wrestling season. Competing in the 170-pound weight class in Class 6A, Spears is focused on becoming the best version of herself both on and off the mat, while chasing her ultimate goal of earning a state championship. What […]
Circle’s Alexis Wall – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Gambino’s Pizza
By Matt Browning Circle wrestler Alexis Wall did so much over the summer in preparation for her school season. From workouts to national tournaments, Wall is gearing up for 2026. “This summer I went to summer scuffle, cowboy rumble and preseason nationals,” Wall said. “I did freestyle season through WTC and I went to a Wyatt […]
Buhler’s Macey Parks – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by PrairieStar Health Center
By Hayden Swope Buhler’s Macey Parks is ready to take on the new wrestling season to show off her determination and every part of her skillset. “I am preparing for my season by staying super focused and drilling the things I am good at to make them muscle memory,” Parks said. “A weakness that I […]
Augusta’s Brayden Luinstra – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Ryan Bridwell Farm Bureau Financial Services
By Blake Chadwick Augusta junior Brayden Luinstra enters the 2025–26 season as one of Kansas’ most proven and motivated wrestlers. Competing at 126 pounds, Luinstra already has a really good track record with a 20–5 freshman season and a third place state finish, followed by a 34–7 sophomore year where he placed second. Now sitting […]
Circle’s Lily Hamel – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Superior Renovations and Remodeling
By Hayden Swope For Lily Hamel of Circle, the journey hasn’t been an easy one. Health challenges have made training difficult at times, but her passion for the sport and the support surrounding her have carried her forward. “I haven’t exactly had the easiest road being a wrestler,” Hamel said. “I found a passion and […]
Haven’s Tanner Loughrie – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Angela Brunk Tanner Loughrie, a senior at Haven High School, is entering his final high school wrestling season. Competing in the 132-pound weight class, Loughrie is embracing both the challenges and opportunities that come with his team’s move up to 4A competition this year. As a senior, spending one last season alongside his teammates […]
Eisenhower’s Malachi Rothenberger – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
Eisenhower senior, Malachi Rothenberger, has already built one of the better resumes in the state. Entering his last year, he has already been a state qualifier, a fifth-place finisher, a club state qualifier, and a club state second-place finisher. The senior competes at 150 pounds and enters the year as a proven contender with state […]
Wichita Southeast’s Tyler Barnett – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Supplement World
By Cooper Chadwick Ending last season with a record of 31-8, Wichita Southeast junior Tyler Barnett is excited to show everyone the work he put in. “What I’m most excited about for the upcoming season is the state tournament. I’m especially looking forward to it because I want to show how much I’ve improved from the […]