Derby’s Brianna Bruce – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Geraldine Orchard By Angela Brunk As a senior at Derby High School, Brianna Bruce is making her final cross country season one to remember. A Panther with determination and heart, Bruce has her sights set on breaking her personal record and qualifying for State, not just individually, but as a team. Last year, […]
Campus’ William Groh – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Senior William Groh is making his final year at Campus High School one to remember, not just through his performance on the cross country course, but in the leadership he brings to the boys’ varsity team as captain. With goals of breaking 17 minutes in the 5K and qualifying for state, Groh […]
Maize’s Grady Carlson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Grady Carlson, a senior at Maize High School, has high expectations for his final cross country season, and he’s putting in the work to achieve his goals. A dedicated runner in both cross country and track, Carlson is aiming to break the 16-minute barrier in the 5K and place in the top […]
Rose Hill’s Rylee Wooten – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Rose Hill High School senior Rylee Wooten may be new to cross country, but she’s already making her presence known. In her first season competing with the girls’ varsity team, Wooten has set her sights high. She is aiming for a 22-minute 5K, and she wants to help her team qualify for […]
ACL Tear & Injury: Recovery & Physical Therapy Treatment – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
What is an ACL Tear The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is one of the key ligaments that helps stabilize your knee joint. It connects the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia) and promotes stability by keeping your knee from sliding too far forward or excessively rotating. When the ACL is torn, it […]
Maize’s Baylee Frost – Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Cooper Chadwick A younger leader for the Maize high cross country team, sophomore Baylee Frost is excited for her second year of high school running. “I am most excited to watch my girls team grow and do what I know they are able to. The few I watched work incredibly hard this Summer are […]
Hesston’s Reese Quinn – Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Cooper Chadwick Last year, the Hesston Swathers placed third in 3A at state and junior Reese Quinn, was a big part of their success Quinn placed fifth individually at state and throughout the season had a 5K personal record of 19:42. This season Quinn is looking to achieve a couple goals she has set […]
Bishop Carroll’s Ridge Trail – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning The fear Bishop Carroll football player Ridge Trail felt when he tore his ACL is one that he doesn’t want to feel again. “It was scary at first, when your leg and muscles don’t work like they are supposed to,” Trail said. “The sudden loss of strength in my thigh and balance […]
Wichita Heights’ Mitzy Gomez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Wichita Heights High School senior Mitzy Gomez is a force to be reckoned with on the volleyball court. Standing tall at 6 feet 2 inches and playing primarily as a right-side hitter, while sometimes stepping in as a middle blocker, Gomez uses her height, athleticism, and left-handed advantage to make a big […]
Maize’s Landon Johnson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk As a senior at Maize High School, Landon Johnson is stepping onto the soccer field with high hopes for both personal growth and team success. A two-year captain and former center back, Johnson is now playing center midfielder and embracing the opportunity to contribute more on the offensive side of the ball. […]