Wichita Heights’ Kennadi Jackson – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Supplement World
By Blake Chadwick Making it back to state with the Wichita-Area legend head coach Kip Pulliam was entirely on brand for the Wichita Heights Falcons in Pulliam’s first year back. Now, in his second season, the Falcons will be hungry to make it back, especially with their great senior class led by Kennadi Jackson. Jackson […]
Maize’s Alec Grill – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Eyecare of Associates of Wichita
By Blake Chadwick Maize’s Alec Grill is part of one of the most respected basketball families in the state. His father, who is the head coach at Maize High, played at Wichita State, his mom played at Butler Community College, his oldest brother Caleb has played at Iowa State, UNLV and Missouri. His middle brother, […]
Maize’s Brayden Myovela – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom
By Blake Chadwick The last two years, the young core of the Maize Eagles have taken their lumps, finishing 10-11 and 13-9 the last two years, respectively. Now as Alec Grill and Alan Hanna enter their senior year, and Brayden Myovela enters his junior year, the Eagles will be in the conversation for competing for […]
Wichita Southeast’s Collin Laws – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Tommy Leach – Shelter Insurance
Not being chosen for first or second team all-league honors has been a driving factor for Southeast’s Collin Laws to put in extra work for the upcoming season. This being Laws’ senior season, he plans to give it all for his teammates and the Southeast community and step into a leadership role. Over the offseason […]
Wichita Heights’ Chase Robinson – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Cooper Chadwick Earning first team all-league, second team all-state and first team for the Dodge City Tournament, Heights’ Chase Robinson is going to play a major role in the success of the Falcons this year. “Arguably one of the best players in Kansas the second half of the season,” Head coach Joe Auer said […]
Wichita Heights’ Heaven Gilbert:KTA “Driving Change” Athlete Spotlight
By Blake Chadwick Wichita Heights’s Heaven Gilbert is one of the best players in the area for the class of 2025. Gilbert helped lead the Falcons to a 22-3 season a year ago and is coming back for a vengeance. “My team goals are to win state for women’s basketball, create a sisterhood, and to […]
Campus’ Addy Wood – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Rachel Janes – Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Addison Wood, a junior at Campus High School, has been dedicated to basketball since her early days at the Haysville Activity Center, starting as early as second grade. Now an upperclassman, she has a unique opportunity to bring her experience and enthusiasm to the Campus Colts program. With her leadership and determination, […]
Campus’ Landon Brown – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by USD 261 Haysville Schools
The Campus Colts aim to build on last season’s success, even after the departure of key players Kaason Thomas and Andrell Burton, who are now continuing their athletic careers at Coffeyville and South Dakota State. Losing two top-tier talents is never easy, but the Colts remain focused on a return to the statetournament. One senior […]
Derby’s Jack Ulwelling – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Damm Wellness Clinic
By Joanna Chadwick Put the basketball in Derby senior Jack Ulwelling’s hands and he’s going to find a way to score. That could mean he’ll spot up for a three or drive the lane against the much taller, much bulkier players to get the layup. Sometimes that means he ends up on the floor – […]
Derby’s Macayla Askew – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Todd Benway – State Farm
By Joanna Chadwick Every year there are students who move into and out of Derby because their parents are part of the military and McConnell Air Force Base is just up the road That also means rosters can change frequently due to military movement – sometimes a special player moves on and other times, a […]