Rose Hill’s Noah Plaza – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Rose Hill sophomore soccer player Noah Plaza had to go to Advanced Physical Therapy last year for a back disorder that made his life on and off the soccer field difficult. “I have a condition with my back called scoliosis and mine is not as bad as others,” Plaza said. “But it is […]
Maize South’s Brody Epke – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk As a senior, Brody Epke is ready to make his final high school baseball season one to remember. A standout outfielder and left-handed pitcher for Maize South High School, Epke is focused on finishing his high school career on a high note, especially with the opportunity to compete alongside his closest friends […]
Derby’s Cooper Williams – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Cooper Williams, a senior outfielder and catcher for the Derby Panthers, has some very simple and very attainable goals in mind for his final year with the Panthers, “I want to be someone who models positivity. Mostly, I am just excited to go out and play the game I love one more […]
Andover’s Brody Bailey – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard TheAndover Trojans baseball team returns all but one starter from last season’s team that fell one game shy of a state berth after a tough loss in the Regional Championship game. They should have great depth and an elite pitching staff, including senior right-hander and ace, Brody Bailey. Bailey has […]
Campus’ Grayson Sample – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard When asked about why he initially joined Scholar’s Bowl, Grayson Sample, senior co-captain for Campus High’s Scholar’s Bowl team, has an interesting and humorous story to tell, “I was told in middle school that I’d find it interesting. I probably would have joined sooner, in the seventh grade, but I thought Scholar’s […]
Campus’ Jackson Jones – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Jackson Jones, senior team captain of the Campus High School Scholar’s Bowl team, has built an impressive resume that should take him far in life. However, in the moment, he is simply trying to help his team to be the very best it can be, “My role as captain is to […]
Derby’s James Lyman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk James Lyman is a junior at Derby High School and is involved in multiple athletic and academic pursuits. He competes in cross country and track and field, and he is also a diver for the school’s swim team. Balancing multiple sports has helped Lyman develop strong discipline, time management, and a commitment […]
Rose Hill’s Myer McNaul – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Braxtonslens By Angela Brunk Myer McNaul, a senior at Rose Hill High School, is preparing to make the most of his final basketball season as a power forward and center. For McNaul, this year is about more than wins and losses; it’s about sharing the court with lifelong friends. A core group of […]
Wichita East’s Ty’Leeah Lucas – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by flicksby.troy By Angela Brunk Ty’Leeah Lucas, a sophomore at Wichita East High School, is quickly carving out her role as a dynamic guard with a competitive edge and mature mindset. Playing primarily as a shooting guard while also stepping in at point guard, Lucas brings versatility, defensive intensity, and confidence to the court […]
Maize South’s Stratten Ebers – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Blake Chadwick Maize South junior Stratten Ebers has emerged as one of the most dynamic and versatile receivers in Kansas. “Stratten is a talented player who can fit into several positions offensively,” head coach Brent Pfeifer said. “He catches the ball really well in tight spaces and is talented at getting extra yards after […]