Andover Central’s Paxton McLeod – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Lindy McLeod By Angela Brunk As Paxton McLeod heads into his senior year at Andover Central, the veteran center and nose guard is embracing his role as both a leader and a competitor. After years of grinding in the trenches, McLeod is focused on setting the tone for the underclassmen and helping continue […]
Hutchinson’s Rhyan Galyon – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Hutchinson’s Rhyan Galyon understands the importance of taking care of her body during soccer season. “The best ways I know to take care of my body is to drink a lot of water and stretch good,” Gaylon said. “I knew this was the best way because staying hydrated keeps my energy up during […]
Goddard’s Trey Wright – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Class of 2026 defensive end Trey Wright is ready to step on the field for Goddard High School this upcoming season. After a strong showing last year, Wright is more determined than ever to help his team make a deep playoff run and win a state championship. “My biggest goal is to […]
Wichita West’s Colby Eck-Watkins – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Jennifer Aben-Johnson By Angela Brunk As he heads into his senior season at Wichita West High School, quarterback Colby Eck-Watkins is determined to make it a year to remember. A returning leader for the Pioneers, Eck-Watkins has set his sights on both personal and team milestones for the 2025 season. “My individual goal […]
Maize South’s Colten Hoover – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard The Maize South Mavericks’ golf team finished fourth at state last year at Newton’s Sand Creek Station. Colten Hoover, a junior at the time, helped lead the charge for the Mavericks, finishing 18th in the state. Now a senior, Hoover is ready to take one final run at a high school state […]
Grip Strength: A Measure That Holds Onto Longevity – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Grip strength is one of the strongest predictors of longevity. Does that mean squeezing a stress ball will make you live longer? Not necessarily. Grip strength serves as a proxy for overall upper body strength and muscle mass, both of which play a crucial role in metabolic health, function, and long-term independence. Research shows that […]
Ark City’s Trace Rider – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning A severe injury that he sustained during football led Ark City’s Trace Rider to using Advanced Physical Therapy. Rider tore his ACL, MCL, PCL and meniscus. For nearly six months, Rider has been going to APT and he has seen significant progress in his rehabilitation. “I have been going to APT for […]
Andover’s Trey Kelly – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Alex Tatpati By Angela Brunk Trey Kelly, a senior multi-sport athlete, continues to make waves at Andover High School. A standout in both football and track & field, Kelly showcases his talents in a wide range of events like hurdling, long jump, mid-distance, and sprinting. Whether he’s leading his team as a varsity […]
Hutchinson Central’s Belle Barnett – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Belle Barnett, a senior at Hutchinson Central Christian High School, is more than just an athlete; she’s a leader, a role model, and someone who brings heart to everything she does. Competing in high jump, long jump, 100m, and 200m, Barnett is looking to finish her final track season with both grace […]
Campus’ Shawn Ho – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Shawn Ho, a senior golfer for the Campus High Colts, stumbled onto his love of the sport almost by accident, “My buddy asked me to go play golf with him. I found the game to be very hard, and I took it as a challenge. From that point on, I simply wanted […]