
Andover Central’s Nicole Crawford – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Nicole Crawford has made her mark on the Andover Central cheer program through consistency, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to her teammates.

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

Udall’s Logan Mason – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Ken Gooch Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope Udall’s Logan Mason is ready to make his senior year count, energized by the chance to build momentum across multiple sports. “This

VOTE NOW! Which Wichita Area Boys Golfer Should We Feature? Presented by Visit Wichita (Poll ends 3/2)
The high school boys golf season is on the way! Be sure to vote in the Wichita Area Boys Golf poll. Voting ends at 10:00

Hutchinson’s Rhyan Galyon – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Clinic
By Hayden Swope Hutchinson’s Rhyan Galyon is a three time All-American, and with her favorite season just getting started, she’ll be embracing the atmosphere that

Campus’ Payton McNutt – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rachel Janes Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning There were several reasons why Campus’ Payton McNutt decided to become a cheerleader seven years ago. “I started cheer to stay active

Wichita Northwest’s Aniah Simpson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by David Kauffman M&M Insurance Associates
By Cooper Chadwick Wichita Northwest’s Aniah Simpson, a senior power forward and center for the Grizzlies, spent a majority of her offseason preparing to have

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

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

Friday’s high school basketball scores (Feb. 20, 2026)
By Joanna Chadwick Boys Andale 60, El Dorado 30 — Caden Fowler scored 16, Hunter Grimes 11 and Jack Horsch 10. Andover Central 71, Arkansas

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

Hutchinson Trinity’s Bentyn Chastain – Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Cooper Chadwick Hutchinson Trinity’s Bentyn Chastain was the captain and leader of a skilled 2025 football team. Chastain played H-back and outside linebacker and












