Wichita West’s Rhytrale Wilson – Football Spotlight – Presented by Fox & Associates Inc.
By Ken Hansard Wichita West High senior Rhytrale Wilson is a bit of a jack of all trades. He plays safety on the defensive side of the ball and a running back and wide receiver on the offensive side. In the winter, he plays point guard and shooting guard for the Pioneers on the […]
Haven’s Sienna DeFrain – Volleyball Spotlight – Presented by Reign Real Estate
By Matt Browning Sienna DeFrain of Haven had solid hitting numbers last season: 116 kills with a hitting percentage of .096. But in 2024, she wants to move all over the front row in order to improve those numbers. “I have been working hard to improve my hitting skills,” DeFrain said. “This summer, I worked […]
Valley Center’s Drake Thornton – Football Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Driving School
By Matt Browning Valley Center made the jump to AVCTL Division II this season, which is exciting to senior football player Drake Thornton. “Something I’m most excited about this season playing tougher competition after moving up a division and winning games,” Thornton said. Since the season ended in 2023, Thornton has been preparing for the […]
Wichita Collegiate’s Carlyle Johnson – Volleyball Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Collegiate School
By Matt Browning Not too long ago, volleyball wasn’t something Wichita Collegiate’s Carlyle Johnson enjoyed. “I have played volleyball since sixth grade,” Johnson said. “I used to be a tennis player and hated volleyball, but I began to love it. I love playing because of all the relationships I have built. To me, volleyball is […]
Derby’s Aiden Heckathorn – Football Spotlight – Presented by Todd Benway – State Farm
“I have a goal to win a state championship with my team.” Stated Aiden Heckathorn, senior quarterback from Derby High School. From the time Heckathorn started playing football at the age of 13, the goal was always to come away with a state championship before graduating. However, not everything is looking up for Derby quarterback. […]
Wichita East’s Claire Buss – Volleyball Spotlight -Presented by Kauffman Insurance Agency
By Hayden Swope Just a sophomore for Wichita East last season, volleyball athlete Claire Buss was a first team all-league athlete for the Blue Aces. This year, she’s got much more to prove. To prepare, Buss has the same mindset heading into every game; a mindset that benefits her and her team on the court. […]
Maize South‘s Danny Derath – Soccer Spotlight – Presented by Landon Head – Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Maize South’s Danny Derath is a part of a long list of Derath’s who have been great soccer players, what makes him different is that this year he has a legit chance to become a three-time state champion for the Mavericks. Derath is fresh off of a season where he had four […]
Bishop Carroll’s Isaac Lager -Soccer Spotlight – Presented by Old Chicago Pizza and Taproom
By Cooper Chadwick Spearheading the return of an experienced defense is senior center back Isaac Lager, who is ready to step into a leadership role and guide Bishop Carroll to a state championship. “As a team, I believe a state championship is an achievable goal especially this year with our experience. Bishop Carroll has been […]
Derby’s Houston Bowlin – Football Spotlight – Presented by Damm Wellness Clinic
By Angela Brunk Junior classmen Houston Bowlin from Derby High School is lacing up his cleats to prepare for the first football game of the season. Bowlin plays defensive tackle/nose guard for The Panthers. Like most high school athletes, the ultimate goal is to get a state championship title and Bowlin is no different. He […]
Kapaun Mount Carmel’s Trey Lacy – Soccer Spotlight – Presented by Braden K Carter – Farmers Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick With a tough schedule ahead, senior Trey Lacy is confident that he and the rest of the Kapaun Mount Carmel soccer team are ready for it. “Last season was a good season, but we are looking to do better this year. Our chemistry is high this year, and we are in good […]