Blue Dragon Spotlight – Kaia Smith – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning Hutchinson Community College basketball player Kaia Smith sees both athletic and academic advantages from being a Blue Dragon. “I wanted to go somewhere where I knew I would be pushed to work harder than everyone around me,” said Smith, about Hutch CC’s athletic department. “From an academic standpoint, I really enjoy how engaging […]
Hutchinson Central Christian’s Avery Kauffman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by PrairieStar Health Center
By Cooper Chadwick In her third year as starting point guard, Hutchinson Central Christian junior Avery Kauffman is excited to lead her team deep into the postseason. Last year Kauffman averaged eight points per game and only one turnover, this year her goal is to become more aggressive on her downhill drives. “I want to […]
Argonia’s Carson Vineyard – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hemberger Farms
By Cooper Chadwick After an unfavorable finish to last year’s season, senior Carson Vineyard is putting in tons of work this offseason to help lead his team to success. As a point guard for Argonia, Vineyard has to control a lot of the game and a lot of the possessions, he is also team captain […]
Oxford’s Kellen Green – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Ken Gooch Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick After a tough loss to Little River last year in the sub-state final, senior Kellen Green is hoping to overcome that mental hurdle and make it to state this year. Last season Green averaged 14.7 points per game, eight rebounds and three steals for Oxford, he was also named first team all-league […]
Hutchinson Trinity’s Cienna Maskil – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Returning every player from last year’s team, Hutchinson Trinity looks to have a more successful season this year and they will be led by junior forward Cienna Maskil, who is very excited for the upcoming season. “The girls already know each other’s strengths, we’ve built chemistry, and we understand the system. Instead […]
Hutchinson Trinity’s Alex Suter-Tan – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope The offseason looked a little different for Alex Suter-Tan of Hutchinson Trinity. An ACL injury put a halt in Suter-Tan’s journey, but it hasn’t slowed her down. “On the court, I want to keep pushing myself with these girls to reach our full potential,” Suter-Tan said. “Coming off an ACL injury, my […]
Remington’s Emily O’Brien – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Davis Moore Chevrolet
By Hayden Swope Remington’s Emily O’Brien is ready to hit the court for her final high school basketball season. Between summer tournaments, team camps, and hours in the gym, she’s been putting in the work to make this year her best yet. “I had a busy spring and summer playing with my summer team, Next […]
Berean Academy’s Fionna Morgan – Driving Change Athlete – Presented by KTAG
By Hayden Swope As her senior season approaches, Fionna Morgan of Berean Academy is gearing up for one last run on the basketball court. With a strong offseason of training and team bonding, Morgan is determined to make her final year one to remember. “To prepare for my last season of basketball coming up this […]
Remington’s Elliott Hochstetler – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Cooper Chadwick Last year Elliott Hochstetler averaged 12 points as well as five rebounds per game earning him honors such as first team all-league and honorable mention all-state. Unfortunatley, this year will look a little different for Hochstetler. Hochstetler is a multi-sport athlete for Remington, playing football and basketball and running track. In his fourth […]
Conway Springs’ Macie Hartman – Wichita Area Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Hayden Swope Macie Hartman of Conway Springs was a first team all-league selection last season, but still has found ways to improve her game. “This season I have been preparing by working on my outside shot as well as working on my defense,” Hartman said. “I feel like these are two areas that I […]