Buhler’s Allison Johnson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Tara Little By Angela Brunk Buhler High School senior Allison Johnson is making the most of her final cross country season, cherishing the moments that come with being part of a close-knit team. For Johnson, this year has been all about enjoying her remaining time in the sport she loves while continuing to […]
Buhler’s Khloe Blackwell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by PrairieStar Health Center
Photo by Shanae Strate By Angela Brunk Buhler High School’s Khloe Blackwell, a member of the Class of 2026, has spent her fall season doing what she loves most, running cross country, connecting with her teammates, and pushing herself to be her best. As a dedicated athlete who also competes in track and field each […]
Buhler’s Cole Unruh – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
Photo by Cole Campbell By Angela Brunk Buhler High School senior Cole Unruh is closing out his high school cross country career with a sense of accomplishment. This season marks the first time Unruh has been to regionals, a major milestone after six years of dedication to the sport. “My big goal this year was […]
Maize’s Olivia Pruitt – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Maize High School senior Olivia Pruitt has made the most of her final year, taking on new challenges and leading by example both on and off the course. As a varsity runner for the Maize cross country team, Pruitt has shown impressive dedication and growth, even though this is her first season […]
Derby’s Rowan Ake – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Uplink
Photo by Sophia Rogers By Angela Brunk Derby High School senior Rowan Ake is approaching his final cross country season with clear goals and unwavering determination. Ake’s primary focus is to push himself to his limits in every race and ensure that he leaves everything on the course. His ultimate goal is to qualify for […]
Goddard’s Levi Brownell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
Photo by Gini Brownell By Angela Brunk Levi Brownell, a junior at Goddard High School, has emerged as the standout runner for Goddard’s cross country team, and he’s just getting started. With a personal best time of 18:01 set at the league meet this season, Brownell is on a mission to qualify for the state […]
Campus’ Jada Arneson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Jada Arneson, a junior at Campus High School, is a dedicated cross country runner with big goals and a bigger heart. As she continues to push her limits on the course, Arneson is striving to break her personal record of 21:34 in the 5K. This is a goal that fuels her training […]
Derby’s Ryleigh Kelley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
Photo by Sophia Rogers By Angela Brunk Ryleigh Kelley, a senior at Derby High School, is a dedicated member of the varsity cross country team with big goals for her final season. As a returning runner, Kelley is aiming to break the 22-minute mark in the 5K and play a key role in helping her […]
Derby’s Brianna Bruce – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Geraldine Orchard By Angela Brunk As a senior at Derby High School, Brianna Bruce is making her final cross country season one to remember. A Panther with determination and heart, Bruce has her sights set on breaking her personal record and qualifying for State, not just individually, but as a team. Last year, […]
Campus’ William Groh – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Senior William Groh is making his final year at Campus High School one to remember, not just through his performance on the cross country course, but in the leadership he brings to the boys’ varsity team as captain. With goals of breaking 17 minutes in the 5K and qualifying for state, Groh […]