Sunrise Christian Academy’s Matthew Chilewa – Athlete Spotlight
Sunrise Christian Academy runner Matthew Chilewa is looking forward to sharing the season with his teammates and fellow competitors as he prepares for his first full cross-country season. “What excites me most about this upcoming season is getting to run alongside my teammates because they push me every day more than they know,” Chilewa said. […]
Maize’s Isaac Steele – Cross Country Poll Winner – Presented by B&B Builders
While Maize cross country runner Isaac Steele enjoys spending time with his teammates during road trips and overnight meets, including Rim Rock Farm, state and Nike Heartland Regionals, it is the competition that keeps him coming back. “But what I love most is the races,” Steele said. “Being able to compete in races is the […]
Haven’s Isaiah Doherty – Cross Country Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Isaiah Doherty enters the Haven High School cross country season with high expectations after a strong junior year that saw him finish among the state’s top runners. Doherty is coming off a season in which he ran a personal-best 5-kilometer time of 16:32 at Sterling and placed 15th at the state cross country meet. Now, […]
Wichita Central Christian’s Levi Sturm – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Russ Herman State Farm
Levi Sturm has already established himself as one of Central Christian Academy’s top cross country runners. This season, he is hoping to help the Lions reach a milestone the program has never achieved. Sturm’s goal is to help Central Christian qualify its boys cross country team for the state meet for the first time. Individually, […]
Hesston’s Avery Larson – Cross Country Poll Winner – Presented by Kansas Turnpike Authority
Avery Larson has seen firsthand what it takes to build a championship cross country team. Now, she and her Hesston teammates are hoping to do it again. The Swathers have won the Class 3A team state championship two consecutive years, and Larson believes the team’s chemistry could help Hesston make another run at the title […]
Buhler’s Corbin Starkweather – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Claudia Segoviano Shelter Insurance
Corbin Starkweather enters her senior cross country season at Buhler High School with plenty of motivation and lofty goals. After helping the Crusaders win back-to-back state championships, Starkweather is looking to lead Buhler to a third consecutive Class 4A state title while pursuing an individual championship of her own. “I hope to lead my team […]
Cheney’s Stratton Young – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by All Seasons Custom Apparel
Stratton Young enters the cross country season with a clear goal in mind: break the 16-minute barrier in the 5K. The Cheney standout already has established himself as one of Class 3A’s top runners. Young finished fifth individually at the 2025 KSHSAA Class 3A state meet at Rim Rock Farm with a time of 16:32.79. […]
Derby’s James Lyman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Morgan’s Steakhouse
Instead of immediately building mileage and jumping into workouts with his teammates, Derby’s James Lyman has spent much of the offseason focused on something more important: getting healthy. The road to recovery began during track season, when persistent pain developed in his lower leg. “About three-fourths of the way in the season, my lower leg […]
Derby’s Ben Perry – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Mark May Allstate Insurance
Ben Perry enters the cross country season with high expectations for himself and the Derby High School team. With a strong group of returning runners, Perry believes the Panthers have the potential to surprise opponents and compete for postseason success. “This season I am most excited about our team,” Perry said. “We have a great […]
Campus’ Jada Arneson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rachel Janes Shelter Insurance
Jada Arneson enters the season looking to continue improving as a runner while helping build a stronger girls team at Campus High School. After putting in work during the summer, Arneson is focused on lowering her personal record and making history for the Colts. “I’m excited about growing more with the team and beating my […]