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 […]
Andover’s Tate Hutchinson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance – Jodi Ocadiz
By Cooper Chadwick Coming off of a fourth place finish at state last year at the 140 pound class, senior Tate Hutchinson is ready to have another successful year for Andover High School. He was also was first team all-league. At state last year, Hutchinson and the rest of the Trojans finished second with 143.5 […]
Andover Central’s Shion Hurst – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance – Jodi Ocadiz
By Hayden Swope Andover Central’s Shion Hurst, is in the first season of high school wrestling. “I am currently in the middle of our wrestling season, competing on varsity at 120 pounds,” Hurst said. “It’s been a tough season but my summer training along with weight lifting has helped.” Along with wrestling, Hurst stays in […]
Rose Hill’s Damon Ingram – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina
By Blake Chadwick Rose Hill’s Damon Ingram is a defending state champion and has his eyes set on going back-to-back in 2025. “Damon is obviously an outstanding wrestler who has accomplished many things,” head coach Chris Saferite said. “His work ethic is great; he is always trying to get better and find partners who can […]
Wichita West’s James Moore – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Emprise Bank
By Hayden Swope With about half of his senior season left to go, Wichita West’s James Moore is leaving it all out on the line for one last time. To prepare for those big end of season meets and duals, Moore has been putting in the extra work and hours on the mats outside of […]