Maize South’s Paige Schuler – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Paige Schuler had quite a career for the Maize South bowling team – a career that she will now parlay into the opportunity to bowl at the collegiate level. Schuler bowled for the Mavericks in each of her four years, and in each of those years, her season finished on the lanes […]
Buhler’s Cruz Hershberger – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Buhler High wrestler Cruz Hershberger just wrapped up a career that included a lot of big milestones. Hershberger has wrestled since he was a fourth grader and has never failed to make it to state, whether in high school or with Kids’ Club. He has been an undefeated First-Team All-League nominee. As […]
Rose Hill’s Colton Roberts – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard The Rose Hill baseball squad finds itself in the position of having to replace nine graduates – including two pitchers who went on to pitch at the next level – from last year’s state qualifying team. The Rockets will have to piece together the team with a lot of players who saw […]
Haysville Campus’ Brandon Andino – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Although bowling is a lifelong sport, very few people ever achieve perfection – even for one game. Brandon Andino, who just finished his senior bowling campaign at Campus High School, is definitely the exception to that rule; he rolled a perfect game in only his second year of competition. Andino’s story about […]
Hutchinson’s Caiden Beavers – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Hutchinson senior shortstop Caiden Beavers and his teammates have some unfinished business that they would like to attend to. The Salthawks finished last season 18-10, falling short of the 5A state tournament by one game, as they lost a heartbreaker to Salina Central in the regional championships. Almost an entire year later, […]
Derby’s Loren Sweat – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Jared Weinman By Angela Brunk Loren Sweat, a 2025 outfielder for Derby High School’s softball team, is setting her sights high for this season. As she enters her final year of high school softball, Sweat’s focus is not just on personal growth but also on leading her team to a state title. “Individually, […]
Maize South’s Lizzy Lassley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Lizzy Lassley, a senior at Maize South High School, is gearing up for an exciting final season of softball. As a versatile player, she plays both catcher and utility positions. With a passion for the game, Lassley has set both individual and team goals for this season. For personal goals, she aims […]
Wichita Northwest’s Aliya Aguilar – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Trista Whisnant By Angela Brunk Aliya Aguilar, a senior at Wichita Northwest High School, is a dedicated and skilled athlete who excels on the softball field as both a catcher and a shortstop. This season, Aguilar is focusing on the mental side of the game and is aiming to strengthen mental toughness during […]
Wichita Heights’ Kamyra Barber – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Joanna Chadwick After undergoing surgery for a partially torn meniscus last basketball season, Wichita Heights’ Kamyra Barber went through it mentally. “The rehab for this was tough because all the stuff I had been doing, I had to relearn how to do,” said Barber, who suffered the injury in practice after the season’s third […]
Goddard’s Sadie Bowyer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Goddard High outfielder Sadie Bowyer grew up with two brothers who, through their competitive spirit, sparked Sadie’s competitive drive. She started playing softball competitively at age four, and now, as a senior, she is ready to put the icing on the cake of an already impressive career for the Lions. Bowyer has […]