Eisenhower’s Jackson McCoy – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
Eisenhower senior soccer player Jackson McCoy is most excited for the season to get underway, as well as the start of league play in the AVCTL Division II. “I’m most excited for the season to start and my individual league to start as well,” McCoy said. McCoy spent the offseason preparing with conditioning sessions and […]
Maize South’s Aldo Acosta – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
A year after establishing himself as one of the area’s top soccer players, Maize South’s Aldo Acosta enters the new season looking to build on his success while helping the Mavericks take the next step as a team. Acosta returns after scoring 17 goals and recording 11 assists in 22 games last season. His performance […]
Newton’s Victor Galvan – Soccer Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
Newton’s Victor Galvan said one of the things he is looking forward to most is sharing the season with the players who have grown up alongside him. “I am most excited to play with my teammates because they are the guys I grew up with,” Galvan said. “And to play in our home stadium because […]
Wichita Northwest Volleyball – Team Spotlight – Presented by Shari Lewis Insurance Shoppe
Wichita Northwest volleyball enters the upcoming season with a young roster and plenty of opportunity. The Grizzlies graduated six seniors from last season, leaving the program with several new faces and a chance for younger players to grow into larger roles. “This upcoming season will be a rebuilding year for our program after graduating six […]
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 […]
Wichita East’s Jonathan Flores – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by David Kauffman M&M Insurance Associates
After putting together a strong junior season, Wichita East senior Jonathan Flores is looking to build on his success and help lead the Blue Aces to a deep postseason run. Flores returns after recording 18 goals and 13 assists last season. The varsity standout also earned second-team All-State honors and enters the new season with […]
Wichita South’s Isaiah Morales – Driving Change Athlete – Presented by Kansas Turnpike Authority
As Isaiah Morales enters his senior season at Wichita South High School, he is focused on more than his own performance. He wants to help build a culture that future South soccer players can carry forward. Morales said he is excited about his final season and the opportunity to help shape the program. “I’m excited […]
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’ Audrea Wilson – Student Spotlight – Presented by Community Bank
Audrea Wilson’s interest in business began with a single class at Campus High School and quickly developed into a four-year journey that has helped shape her plans for the future. Wilson, a senior at Campus, took her first business course as a freshman. The experience immediately sparked her interest in exploring the subject further. “I […]
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 […]