Augusta’s Dalaney Ratcliff – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance – Beth Hall
By Matt Browning As a sophomore last season, Augusta’s Dalaney Ratcliff was not counted on to be a leading scorer for the Orioles. Now as
Augusta’s Brody Haskell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance – Beth Hall
By Matt Browning Now a veteran of the Augusta boys basketball program, Brody Haskell knows what he has to do this season. “I am excited
Wichita Northwest’s River Peters – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance – Shari Lewis
River Peters from Wichita Northwest is one of the most electrifying players in the state. The senior guard is a three-level scorer who is in
Wichita East’s Ismael Berry – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance – Adam McDowell
With the focus on returning back to break with a new fire after a 2-3 start, senior Ismael Berry and the rest of the aces
Team to Watch – Class 4A – Winfield Vikings – Presented by Salina Tech
League: AVCTL DIII BOYS Head Coach: Mychael Tripp, 1st season Last five seasons: 2020: 14-8 2021: 13-6 2022: 16-7 2023: 11-11 2024: 19-4 Key returning
Team to Watch – Class 4A – Wellington Crusaders – Presented by Salina Tech
League: AVCTL DIV BOYS Head Coach: Joe Newman, 7th season Last five seasons: 2020: 6-15 2021: 6-13 2022: 6-15 2023: 15-8 2024: 13-9 Key returning
Haven’s Avery Brawner – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutch Metal Recycling
By Matt Browning Haven’s Avery Brawner was a second team all-league selection last season, but she understands there are some areas she must improve on
Hesston’s Abby Proctor – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by MAYB
By Matt Browning The Hesston Swather girls basketball team brings everyone back from last season, including Abby Proctor, who is bullish on her team’s chances.
Cheney’s Josh Burdick – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Citizens State Bank
By Matt Browning The Cheney boys basketball team lost to Southeast of Saline in the first round of the Class 3A Tournament last season. That
Nickerson’s Garrett Crossman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Clinic
By Matt Browning For five years, Nickerson’s Garrett Crossman has played with the same group of players. He is excited for one last ride. “I’m
Team to Watch – Class 4A – El Dorado Wildcats – Presented by Valerie Bean State Farm
League: AVCTL DIV BOYS Head Coach: Drew Culbertson, 5th season Last five seasons: 2020: 5-17 2021: 4-17 2022: 14-8 2023: 3-17 2024: 2-19 Key returning
Team to Watch – Class 4A – Circle Thunderbirds – Presented by Kathy Richard-Koenigsman State Farm
League: AVCTL DIII BOYS Head Coach: Jordan Crawford, 3rd season Last five seasons: 2020: 6-16 2021: 6-16 2022: 11-10 2023: 19-4 2024: 19-3-1 Key returning