South Central Kansas Winter Sports Magazine Preview
Friday’s Wichita-area high school basketball scores (Dec. 19)

By Joanna Chadwick Most of the info I have is sent in by coaches. If you’d like your players and teams to have a recap, email me at [email protected]. Boys Andale 46, Wellington 42 — While Wellington led 21-20 at the half, Andale took the lead in the third with three three-pointers from Cruz Kaiser […]
Thursday’s Wichita-area high school basketball scores (Dec. 18)

By Joanna Chadwick Boys Bishop Carroll 62, Wichita Northwest 49 — Bishop Carroll had a combined five threes from Brody Kruetzer and Jaxon Wright in the first quarter as the Eagles took a 26-15 lead over Northwest. Kruetzer hit five of his six three-pointers in the first half and was 5 of 6 from the […]
WPS students build plane through WSU Tech

Wichita Public Schools high school students built a fully-functional, single-engine plane that was unveiled on December 16 at the FutureReady Manufacturing Center. This build was possible through a partnership between WPS and WSU Tech. Students from the district’s manufacturing pathway and North High School’s aerospace engineering program collaborated on construction of the Van’s RV-12iS aircraft, […]
Wichita Area Small School All-VYPE – Presented by WSU Tech

Congratulations to the following football players on being chosen for the Wichita Area Small School All-VYPE team! OFFENSE QB – Sam Harp, Andale RB – Cole Brawner, Haven RB – Jack Horsch, Andale WR – Detric McDaniel, Cheney WR – Kaid McElgunn, Hutchinson Trinity TE – Bentyn Chastain, Hutchinson Trinity OL – Rick Bertematti, Andale […]
Wichita Area Large School All-VYPE – Presented by Visit Wichita

Congratulations to the following football players on being chosen for the Wichita Area Large School All-VYPE team! OFFENSE QB – Brayden Myovela, Maize RB – Augie Fast, Wichita Northwest RB – Arieus Finley, Derby WR – Brecken Albert, Augusta WR – Pearce George, Maize TE – Milo Elder, Wellington OL – Nick Anciaux, Kapaun Mount […]
Tuesday’s Wichita-area high school basketball scores (Dec. 16)

By Joanna Chadwick Boys Andale 60, Rose Hill 51 — Caden Fowler led Andale with 16, Jack Horsch 14 and Hunter Grimes 10 in the win. Haugh scored 11 for Rose Hill. Andover Central 67, Arkansas City 60 Augusta 50, Mulvane 40 — Brody Chappell led Augusta with 14, Brody Haskell had 13 and Brecken […]
Campus’ Abbigail Phanco – Student Spotlight – Presented by Community Bank

By Matt Browning Campus senior Abbigail Phanco didn’t necessarily have an interest in business before getting involved in YEK. But she has certain attributes that she thinks will serve her well in the future. “I am a people person and a great problem-solver,” Phanco said. “I stay motivated in my academics because of how much I […]
Fort Hays State – Field of the Month – Presented by Hellas Construction

By Matt Browning The Fort Hays State athletic program used Hellas Construction for its remodeling of its football stadium. “Hellas removed our existing track at Lewis Field and put down a new Helix Matrix playing surface and covered the remaining asphalt from the track with a Real Turf product,” said Matt Cook of Fort Hays […]
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 […]