Wichita Collegiate’s Sebastian Hines-Turner – Athlete Spotlight – Wichita Collegiate School
By Matt Browning Over the past couple of seasons, the Wichita Collegiate boys basketball team has dealt with a plethora of injuries. So now that everyone healthy, the Spartans are primed for a successful season and returning all-state selection Sebastian Hines-Turner is just as excited as anybody else for a whole Collegiate squad. “The one […]
Haven’s Avery Brawner – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutch Metal Recycling
By Matt Browning Haven’s Avery Brawner was a second team all-league selection last season, but she understands there are some areas she must improve on this season. “A few areas I want to improve in are my shooting range and ball handling,” Brawner said. “I think it’s super important to expand my shooting range, because we […]
Hesston’s Abby Proctor – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by MAYB
By Matt Browning The Hesston Swather girls basketball team brings everyone back from last season, including Abby Proctor, who is bullish on her team’s chances. “We fell short of winning the state championship by six points last year so we hope to make another trip back,” Proctor said. “I’m looking forward to having competitive practices with […]
Cheney’s Josh Burdick – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Citizens State Bank
By Matt Browning The Cheney boys basketball team lost to Southeast of Saline in the first round of the Class 3A Tournament last season. That loss has stuck with Josh Burdick and he has one thing in mind for 2025. “My only goal for the season is to win the state championship,” Burdick said. While […]
Nickerson’s Garrett Crossman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Clinic
By Matt Browning For five years, Nickerson’s Garrett Crossman has played with the same group of players. He is excited for one last ride. “I’m mostly excited to play my last season with the same teammates I’ve had since seventh grade, and seeing how much we have improved as individuals and as a team,” Crossman […]
Team to Watch – Class 4A – El Dorado Wildcats – Presented by Valerie Bean State Farm
League: AVCTL DIV BOYS Head Coach: Drew Culbertson, 5th season Last five seasons: 2020: 5-17 2021: 4-17 2022: 14-8 2023: 3-17 2024: 2-19 Key returning players: Sam Greene, 6-3, sr., F; Abrahm Pena, 5-7, sr., G; Zac Jacobs, 6-2, sr., F Coach Culbertson says: “Will have a nice mix of young guys and experienced players. […]
Team to Watch – Class 4A – Circle Thunderbirds – Presented by Kathy Richard-Koenigsman State Farm
League: AVCTL DIII BOYS Head Coach: Jordan Crawford, 3rd season Last five seasons: 2020: 6-16 2021: 6-16 2022: 11-10 2023: 19-4 2024: 19-3-1 Key returning players: Landon Boldra, 6-2, sr., PG; Keaton Koeingsman, 6-2, sr., G; Clay Gilbertson, 6-3, sr., F Coach Crawford says: “Most of the roster will be first year varsity players. A […]
Team to Watch – Class 4A – Augusta Orioles – Presented by Matthew Davidson State Farm
League: AVCTL DIII BOYS Head Coach: Ryan Petty, 5th season Last five seasons: 2020: 19-4 2021: 7-14 2022: 13-9 2023: 6-16 2024: 6-15 Key returning players: Brecken Albert, 6-0, jr., G; Brody Haskell, 6-0, jr., G Coach Petty says: “We are young and very inexperienced but we expect to get better every single day. We […]
Derby’s Zach Thomas – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Door Rescue
Photo by Reece Draney Wrestling in the 157-pound weight class is senior Zach Thomas from Derby High School. Thomas has one goal this season, and that goal is to win state. For the team, Thomas and teammates have set the goal to place within the top three at state. Overall, Thomas is looking forward to […]
Derby’s Quentin Williams – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Todd Benway State Farm
In the 150-pound weight class is a junior from Derby High School Quentin Williams. This season, the goals for Williams and teammates have been set high. This season Williams wants to place within the top four at the state tournament. For the team goal, Williams would like to see as many teammates as possible make […]