Derby’s Eilyannis Monge – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Not every high school runner gets to go to the KU Relays. It is a prestigious event that pits the very best runners from Kansas and its surrounding states against one another. That’s why Derby High senior runner Eilyannis Monge is so excited to be competing there, “It’s a two-day meet, and […]
Eisenhower’s Justus Reynolds – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard There’s an old expression in the sporting world that “To be the best, you have to beat the best.” Eisenhower senior track athlete Justus Reynolds understands the wisdom behind that saying and stands as a living testament that a commitment to that sentiment can produce great results. Reynolds stood at the pinnacle […]
Garden Plain’s Jewel Gallagher – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Blake Chadwick After a 2023 2A state championship in track where Garden Plain’s Jewel Gallagher qualified in the 4×4 and the pole vault, she returned with some more experience and a hunger to place better. As a junior, Gallagher and the Owls didn’t win a team state championship but became an individual state champion […]
Udall’s Isaac Johnson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Isaac Johnson, senior centerfielder and pitcher for the Udall Eagles, is a decorated three sport athlete who has played baseball and basketball all four years and who is additionally a two-time All-District defensive back. However, with his senior baseball campaign set to begin, his primary goal at this point is just getting […]
Derby’s Karlie Demel – Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Derby’s Karlie Demel has long been known as a leadoff type of a hitter – doing whatever it takes to get on base for the middle of the order. But Demel is ready to bring more to the table in 2025. “I was one and two hole (in the order) last season […]
Conway Springs’ Regan May – Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Conway Springs’ Regan May tore her ACL during last summer’s softball season, so needless to say he is pumped for the 2025 school season. “An injury like that will either make you lay down or build a fire inside you,” May said. “Recovery was mentally and physically tough. It made me realize how much softball is a […]
Understanding Knee Pain – Symptoms, Causes, and Effective Treatments – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Odds are someone in your life has grappled with knee pain, whether chronic or acute. If you’re an athlete or a sports fan, you are likely familiar with ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tears. In fact, 314 ACL injuries occurred in the NFL during the 2015 to 2019 seasons. While knee pain can affect any age […]
South Haven’s Alex Shore – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Alex Shore of South Haven tore his medial meniscus in a football game. It was a bucket handle tear where basically my meniscus had a little handle that flipped back and forth. Shore turned to Advanced Physical Therapy to get him back on track and back to the football field. “I had some […]
Wichita North’s Lily Graham – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Lily Graham, a senior at Wichita North High School, is making the most of her final year on the softball field. Primarily playing first base, but also stepping in at third base and shortstop, Graham has been an integral part of her team’s success. This season, Graham’s main goal is simple but […]
Haysville Campus’ Teaonna Gitahi – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Campus High’s senior centerback Teaonna Gitahi finds herself in a unique situation for the Colts. Gitahi is not only a fourth-year starter, but she has the distinction of being the only senior on the team. As such, she knows that her younger teammates will be looking to her for guidance, and she […]