Bishop Carroll’s Lauren DeGroot – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom
Lauren DeGroot enters the upcoming season with high expectations for herself and Bishop Carroll, but more than anything, she is excited to compete alongside a team she believes can make another deep postseason run. “I am so excited and blessed to compete with my amazing team,” DeGroot said. “The girls are some of the most […]
Wichita Northwest’s Karissa Patterson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Dean Jones State Farm
After a successful junior season, Wichita Northwest volleyball player Karissa Patterson is eager to return to the court and see what she and her teammates can accomplish this fall. Patterson is especially looking forward to the competitive nature of the Wichita City League, including Northwest’s first home match of the season against Carroll and Kapaun […]
Derby’s Brodie Knight – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by The Glassman
Brodie Knight is entering his final season with Derby soccer looking to make the most of his time with his teammates while helping the Panthers put together a winning season. Knight, who primarily played left back last season, is excited for one final opportunity to compete alongside his teammates. “I’m most excited to train with […]
Valley Center’s Caris Claussen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Driving School
Caris Claussen is entering her senior season with the Valley Center High School volleyball team determined to make the most of every opportunity. As a senior captain, Claussen is embracing a larger leadership role while helping the Hornets work toward a successful season and a sub-state championship. “I’m most excited to see what this group […]
Kapaun Mount Carmel’s Reese Christenson – Golf Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
After a strong freshman season that ended with a state championship and a top-10 individual finish, Kapaun Mount Carmel golfer Reese Christenson is looking to take another step forward this fall. Christenson helped the Crusaders win the Class 5A state championship last season while placing eighth individually with a two-day score of 167. She also […]
Valley Center’s Elena Alvarez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rikki Casey Shelter Insurance
The relationships Valley Center’s Elena Alvarez have formed have become a major reason Alvarez enjoys volleyball, and she is looking forward to creating more memories with her teammates throughout the season. In particular, she is excited for the tournaments and the opportunity to see what the Hornets can accomplish together. “I’m excited to see what […]
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. […]
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 […]