Wichita East’s Claire Buss – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Caleb Hanke State Farm
By Angela Brunk As a senior outside hitter for Wichita East volleyball, Claire Buss is stepping into her final high school season with purpose and passion to grow as a player and a teammate. Buss is focusing this year on becoming a smarter and more strategic player. “I want to really see the court and […]
Wichita Southeast’s David Mlendja – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Caleb Hanke State Farm
Photo by Janson By Angela Brunk David Mlendja a senior at Wichita Southeast High School, is ready to step on the soccer field one last season for his high school. Mlendja is the goalkeeper for the team, and this year Mlendja’s goal is clear. He wants to win the state championship. Last season the team […]
Derby’s Ella Ediger – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Uplink
Photo by Jared Craig By Angela Brunk Derby High School senior Ella Ediger is entering her final volleyball season ready to defend Derby’s side of the court. As the team’s libero, Ediger anchors the back row with grit and determination, always ready to dive, dig, and deliver for her teammates. “My personal goal this season […]
Derby’s McKinley Sinclair – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Door Rescue
Photo by Natalie Galindo By Angela Brunk Derby High School senior McKinley Sinclair is heading into her final volleyball season with a clear mindset, by enjoying every moment and leading with purpose. As a setter, Sinclair plays a crucial role in the success of her team, and she’s focused on making this year the best […]
Friday’s high school football scores, stats and recaps (Sept. 12)
By Blake Chadwick In Week 2, the City League saw two of its top teams go head-to-head in a great game between Wichita Northwest and Wichita East. After a tough back-and-forth game that saw the two teams knotted at 14-all in the fourth quarter, Kansas commit Jaylen Mason completely took over for the Grizzlies. He […]
Maize’s Landon Johnson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk As a senior at Maize High School, Landon Johnson is stepping onto the soccer field with high hopes for both personal growth and team success. A two-year captain and former center back, Johnson is now playing center midfielder and embracing the opportunity to contribute more on the offensive side of the ball. […]
Maize South’s Brynn Sutton – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Jennifer Reed By Angela Brunk As a senior outside hitter at Maize South High School, Brynn Sutton is embracing her final volleyball season with both gratitude and determination. Known for her leadership and positive energy, Sutton’s goal this year is simple yet powerful, to play her best and uplift her teammates every step […]
Eisenhower’s Jayden Eckerman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Jayden Eckerman, a senior at Eisenhower High School in Goddard, is entering his final soccer season with a decade-plus of experience and a determination to make every moment count. As a midfielder for the varsity team, Eckerman brings 14 years of soccer knowledge, passion, and leadership to the field. Eckerman has high […]
Andover’s Camille Avila – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk As Camille Avila enters her senior year at Andover High School, she’s not just thinking about her final season of volleyball, she’s aiming high. A standout outside hitter, Avila has helped lead her team to state the past two seasons and has her eyes set on making it three years in a […]
Derby’s Dallas Tritt – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Uplink
By Angela Brunk As Dallas Tritt steps into his senior season at Derby High School, he brings experience, leadership, and a strong sense of responsibility to a young Panthers squad. A two-year varsity player and center back, Tritt is embracing the challenge of leading a developing team through this competitive soccer season. “My main goal […]