Hutchinson’s GaVaughn Embers – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk As the upcoming football season approaches, Hutchinson High School senior GaVaughn Embers is laser-focused on making his final year as a Salt Hawk count, both on and off the field. Embers, a standout Defensive Tackle, has set a personal goal of 15 sacks this season, nearly tripling his total from last year. […]
Maize’s Peyton Norwood – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk For Peyton Norwood, a rising senior at Maize High School and standout Defensive Tackle, the upcoming football season isn’t just about stats. It’s about leadership, resilience, and purpose. Class of 2026, Norwood has one main goal: to lead. “This year, I want to push myself and my teammates toward the success I […]
Campus’ Jalen Harper – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Laura Nichols By Angela Brunk As Jalen Harper enters his senior year at Campus High School, the returning starting center is taking a team-first approach to the 2025 football season. Harper, a key anchor on the Colts’ offensive line, isn’t focused on personal accolades. The main goal for Harper is to help the […]
Derby’s Houston Bowlin – Q & A – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Jack Shot It VYPE: What are your personal goals for the year? My goals are to have better stats and attract some college attention. VYPE: What is the most fun you have had in the last year? The most fun I’ve had in the last year was going on vacation to Puerto Rico. […]
Derby’s Dalton Hornback – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
After putting up 51 tackles – eight for loss – four sacks and one fumble recovery, Dalton Hornback was named second team defensive lineman in the AVCTL as a junior at Derby, as well as an all-state honorable mention and an all-state non-senior team member. As great as the accolades are for the senior, none […]
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 […]