Collegiate Boys Basketball – Team Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Collegiate
By Cooper Chadwick With only four days of work with his team over the summer ,head coach Nate Schmitt coached Wichita Collegiate to its first state title since 2016. Despite success in the end there were some challenges for Collegiate’s first-year coach. “Timing. Took the job late. Unexpectedly moving my family across the state. Only […]
South Haven’s Kelly Theurer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by SCCDAT
By Matt Browning South Haven’s Kelly Theurer has been involved in SCCDAT for four years, and it was a family connection that first piqued her interest in the club. “It all got started when my aunt talked to me about it,” Theurer said. “At the time, she was an SCCDAT staff member and was starting […]
YMCA for All – Brittney Cuer – Presented by YMCA
By Matt Browning Brittney Cuer has coached basketball at the YMCA for three years. She began when her twin boys were in Pre-K. She has also coached her daughter’s soccer team. “My initial reasoning for volunteering at the Y was because I know there is also a need for coaches,” Cuer said. “I also grew […]
Wichita Collegiate’s Sebastian Hines-Turner named VYPE Kansas boys basketball player of the year, sponsored by Shelter Insurance
By Joanna Chadwick Missing most of his junior season due to an achilles injury was devastating for Wichita Collegiate’s Sebastian Hines-Turner. “I was going to make a game-winning pass and planted hard to push off, and that’s when it happened. It was one of those moments that occurs really quickly, but it forced me to […]
Campus’ Ava Marrs – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Senior Ava Marrs is making an impact at Campus High School as a dedicated multi-sport athlete in both track and field and powerlifting. She competes in shot put, discus, and javelin, while also participating in bench, squat, clean, and deadlift. Marrs attributes her success to year-round training and consistency. From summer conditioning […]
Friday’s high school basketball semifinals schedule, scores, recaps (March 13, 2026)
By Joanna Chadwick Class 6A boys at Koch Arena SM South 79, Wichita Heights 54 — While Heights scored the game’s first points, SM South went on to score 31 of the next 38 points. Heights went on an 8-2 run to get within 57-44 after Jordan Timmons’ three-pointer with 7:30 remaining in the game. […]
Thursday high school basketball state semifinals schedule, scores, recaps (March 12, 2026)
By Joanna Chadwick Class 6A girls at Koch Arena BV Northwest 54, Wichita East 49 — Regan Becker hit 3 of 4 free throws in the final 12 seconds — getting her own rebound after missing the fourth — to seal the win. BV Northwest had a 47-40 lead with 4:12 to go, but Wichita […]
Wednesday’s high school basketball state quarterfinals scores and schedule (March 11, 2026)
By Joanna Chadwick Class 6A boys Olathe North 75, Derby 48 — Olathe North’s Cam Love made 12 of 14 shots and had 29 points, seven rebounds. Thiik Deng made 8 of 10 from the field to finish with 20 points, 11 rebounds. Sam Simmons had 13 points, four assists and William Cooper eight rebounds. […]
Tuesday’s high school basketball quarterfinals (March 10, 2026)
By Joanna Chadwick Class 6A girls Wichita East 55, Olathe South 45 at Wichita State — East was led by Quinacy Galbert (14 points) and Jada Davis (13 points, five rebounds) in the win. Olathe South’s Eve Long scored a game-high 30 points, hitting 11 of 20 from the field and finishing with eight rebounds. […]
Saturday’s state qualifying high school basketball (March 7, 2026)
By Joanna Chadwick Boys scores Andale 53, Augusta 45 — Trailing 37-31 after the third quarter, Andale’s Sam Harp scored seven of his 17 points to lead Andale. Jack Horsch scored all 11 of his points in the second half, and Caden Fowler finished with 10. Augusta’s Brody Haskell scored 15 and Brecken Albert 10. […]