Bishop Carroll’s Avery McCorry – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Two Brothers BBQ
By Blake Chadwick As she looks to cap off an impressive multi-sport career, Bishop Carroll senior Avery McCorry has proven to be one of the most dynamic and versatile athletes in Kansas. A three-sport standout in basketball, volleyball, and soccer, McCorry has consistently found herself at the center of success as she has helped her […]
Wichita South Titans – Basketball Preview – Presented by Don Payne State Farm
League: GWAL BOYS Head Coach: Chuck Gunter Last Five Seasons: 2025 – 4-17 2024 – 10-12 2023 – 11-10 2022 – 9-12 2021 – 7-14 Key Returning Players: Maliek Saunders, 6-0, sr., G; Jayshon Simmons, 6-1, sr., G; Jamison Howard, 6-3, jr., G; Sean Patterson, 6-2, jr., F Coach Gunter says: “If the player’s team […]
Rose Hill’s Myer McNaul – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Braxtonslens By Angela Brunk Myer McNaul, a senior at Rose Hill High School, is preparing to make the most of his final basketball season as a power forward and center. For McNaul, this year is about more than wins and losses; it’s about sharing the court with lifelong friends. A core group of […]
Wichita East’s Ty’Leeah Lucas – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by flicksby.troy By Angela Brunk Ty’Leeah Lucas, a sophomore at Wichita East High School, is quickly carving out her role as a dynamic guard with a competitive edge and mature mindset. Playing primarily as a shooting guard while also stepping in at point guard, Lucas brings versatility, defensive intensity, and confidence to the court […]
Augusta’s Owen Roberts – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Cindy Waggoner State Farm
By Matt Browning Augusta basketball player Owen Roberts averaged seven points and four rebounds last season en route to an honorable mention all-league selection. He knows he has to improve those numbers this season for the Orioles. “I want to improve on being a reliable and efficient basketball player this year,” Roberts said. “I have been […]
Maize South’s Paxton Scott – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Maize South junior Paxton Scott is quickly becoming one of the most electric guards in the AVCTL, and his rise is only beginning. Scott describes his biggest strengths as shooting and on-ball defense, two skills that make him a true two-way presence. But behind the talent is a mindset built for long-term […]
Focus on Wichita Heights girls (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 The Wichita Heights girls rolled past Wichita Northwest 77-10 while showcasing their speedy guards, who create havoc defensively and can score on the offensive end. But while the Falcons are winning again, their coaching staff […]
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 […]