Friday’s high school basketball (Jan. 16, 2026)

Come back for a feature on Heights girls basketball. I interviewed coach Jennifer Pillich tonight at Northwest. By Joanna Chadwick Boys Andale 49, Haven 42 — Andale’s Jack Horsch scored 14 and Caden Fowler 12. Haven’s B. Wray scored 12. Andover 51, Arkansas City 28 Berean Academy 67, Central Christian 27 Bishop Carroll 72, Wichita […]
Andover Central’s Carter Inslee – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance

By Matt Browning Andover Central’s Carter Inslee is looking forward to his time at the varsity level. Inslee didn’t play much varsity last year, so he is excited to show what he is capable of. “I am super excited to show my teammates what we are capable of doing and showing how our effort and attitude […]
Oxford’s Tucker Ruyle – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Ken Gooch Shelter Insurance

By Matt Browning As he heads into his senior season at Oxford, Tucker Ruyle is wanting to embrace a specific role with the Wildcats. “One thing I’ve always wanted to be is a team leader and somebody that people look up to,” Ruyle said. “So I have been trying to be the best teammate I […]
Hutchinson Trinity’s Cienna Maskil – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance

By Matt Browning Hutchinson Trinity has always depended on Cienna Maskil on being a rebounder, but this season Maskil would like to be leaned on for her scorer, as well. “Rebounding has always been a strength of mine, but this year I want to expand my game and become a more versatile scorer,” Maskil said. “I’m […]
Tuesday’s high school basketball scores (Jan. 13, 2026)

By Joanna Chadwick Boys Andale 64, Clearwater 31 — Jack Horsch scored a game-high 22 points, hitting four three-pointers. Andover 63, Andover Central 52 — Andover’s Walker McClellan scored 14, Marcus Wilson 13 and Shaal Ruud 10 in the win. Andover Central’s CJ Allen scored 23 with three threes, and Carter Inslee scored 14. Berean […]
Kingman’s Caylor Helm – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jon Wollen State Farm

By Hayden Swope Kingman’s Caylor Helm is entering her senior season with a sharpened focus and a commitment to strengthening every part of her game for a successful season. “I am working on improving my defense and rebounding this season,” Helm said. “I have focused strongly on offense in the past and this year in […]
Saturday’s high school basketball scores (Jan. 10, 2026)

By Joanna Chadwick Boys scores Goddard 49, Wichita North 30 Kapaun 58, Andover 42 — Andover took a 15-13 lead on Brendan Eilert’s three-pointer two minutes into the second quarter, but Kapaun responded with an 11-0 run in which Rocco Keller scored six points and Jude Porter scored five. Kapaun led 26-19 at the half […]
Friday’s Wichita-area high school basketball scores (Jan. 9, 2026)

By Joanna Chadwick Boys Arkansas City 77, Newton 66 Augusta 58, Circle 42 — Owen Roberts scored 12 and Brody Chappell 11 for Augusta. Paxton Hall scored 11 for Circle, hitting three-pointers. Buhler 62, Winfield 47 — Isaiah Heredia, Jacob Miller and Luke Holmberg each scored 13 for Buhler. Chaparral 59, Conway Springs 53 — […]
Circle’s Lauren Swilley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kathy Richard-Koenigsman State Farm

By Hayden Swope Coming off a minor injury, Lauren Swilley of Circle has been easing back into basketball while preparing to take on a leadership role. “I had a nagging knee injury from volleyball, so I’m taking a couple of weeks to heal my body for the season,” Swilley said. “Mentally, we have spent the […]
Augusta’s Ragan Pfeifer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Cindy Waggoner State Farm

By Hayden Swope Ragan Pfeifer of Augusta has a lot to look forward to this season, including who she gets to take the court with one last time. “My sister didn’t play with me last year, but for our senior year she decided to play so I’m really excited to play with her again,” Pfeifer […]