Bishop Carroll’s Nate Smith – Cross Country Spotlight – Presented by Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom
By Matt BrowningBeing mentally tougher throughout the adversity of races is one area that Bishop Carroll’s Nate Smith wanted to improve on this year. “I wanted to improve mentally especially during the middle of the race to not give into the voice in my head that tells me that the pain is too much to […]
Buhler High’s Henry Trumpp: KTA “Driving Change” Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kansas Turnpike Authority
By Matt Browning The Buhler cross country program is one of the best in the state and senior runner Henry Trumpp is hoping to continue the legacy this season. “The thing I was most excited about this season would have to be the opportunity to take home another state trophy for Buhler,” Trumpp said. “Being […]
Kapaun Mt. Carmel’s Will Niederee – Cross Country Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Orthopedics Associates
By Cooper Chadwick After placing 11th at 5A state last year senior Will Niederee is ready to lead a talented Kapaun Mt. Carmel cross country team to a state championship. “As a senior, I hope to lead our team, especially the underclassmen, in improving our performances throughout the season. I am always working to improve […]
Campus’ Morgan Parker – Sports Medicine Spotlight – Presented by USD 261 Haysville Schools
By Matt Browning When Campus High School offered Morgan Parker a chance at taking sports medicine classes, she jumped at the opportunity. “These classes are more than anatomy and physiology in my opinion,” Parker said. “You get to learn about taping athletes, how to assess injuries, and special tests to see if there is an […]
Campus’ Nichodaemus Davis-Ludlow – Cross Country Spotlight – Presented by Rachel Janes – Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Nichodaemus Davis-Ludlow is a senior cross country runner for the Campus Colts who has been running for only four years. “Nic is a very kind and soft-spoken person,” head coach Cooper Clark said. “He is hardworking, ambitious, and a lot of our younger runners look up to him. He’s the kind of […]
Andover’s Molly Gaddis – Tennis Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz – Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Chasing a fourth state title in a row with the rest of the Andover trojans, senior Molly Gaddis is looking to lead the charge with her powerful shots and increased work ethic. Gaddis, who plays singles, has been putting in extra work during the offseason to prepare for this season and to […]
Andover’s Nicholas Workman – Soccer Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz – Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Being the best leader on the field isn’t new for Andover soccer player Nick Workman. The senior has been playing soccer for 15 years of his life and has been a key part of Andover soccer throughout his last four years and now as a captain, he is ready to do even […]
Wichita Northwest’s Ava Barker – Cross Country Spotlight – Presented by Fox and Associates
Wichita Northwest High junior cross country runner Ava Barker likes to keepmoving. Her family has moved several times. She has moved quickly through schooland will graduate after her junior year. She wants to move to Germany after shegraduates. And, of course, she loves to run. “I am a military child and just moved toKansas from […]
Wichita East’s Ruby Moore – Cross Country Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Wichita East High senior cross country runner Ruby Moore had a very successfuljunior season. She finished sixth at the City League (GWAL) meet, and she qualified forthe state meet, finishing 45th overall in Kansas 6A. Those accomplishments wereenough for her to be recognized as Second-Team All-Metro for the Wichita area. But Moore is not one […]
Wichita North’s Mia Hirsch – Cross Country Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Wichita North High junior Mia Hirsch, a cross-country runner for the RedHawks,isn’t about to wait until she is a senior to assert herself as a team leader. Hirsch, whoas an eighth grader won four medals at the city meet and then, as a freshman, placed13 th at State in the 800, has never been one […]