Andover High School Turf Replacement-Presented by Hellas Construction
By Matt Browning Andover High School had Hellas Construction replace the turf for its football and soccer stadium over the summer. Hellas came recommended by other schools in the Ark Valley Chisholm Trail League. “Hellas is a great named brand around South Central Kansas and the AVCTL League,” said Andover Athletic Director Clint Cornelson. “After […]
Mulvane’s Fisher Dye-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Shelter Insurance Taylor Zeka
By Hayden Swope Fisher Dye and the Wildcats of Mulvane are ready to make a big comeback this year after a season cut short in 2023. Dye knew one of the biggest ways to get the team ready was to start by bonding. “The way I’ve been preparing for this upcoming season is getting our […]
Buhler’s Brendan Scripsick-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by The Medicine Shoppe
By Hayden Swope Buhler’s Brendan Scripsick knew that as a senior, it is finally his turn to step up and be the leader he’s been preparing to be for the last four years. “A weakness I focused on improving was consistency with my throwing and being on time with my receivers, also making sure everyone […]
Kapaun Mt. Carmel’s Jackson Daniel-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Farmers Insurance Braden Carter
By Hayden Swope Kapaun Mount Carmel’s Jackson Daniel knew that after falling just short of the championship title last season, that the offseason training wouldn’t be easy. Daniel found his biggest weakness, and worked it to be one of his best attributes on the field. “For me my biggest area of improvement I wanted to […]
Valley Center’s Walker Vanderweide-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Wichita Driving School
By Matt Browning Valley Center is making the jump to AVCTL Division I this season and the Hornets’ Walker Vanderweide is looking forward to it. “I am excited about us moving up a division,” Vanderweide said. “I feel like it will allow us to really show how good of a team we can be.” From […]
Goddard’s Preston Hagel-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Butler Community College
By Matt Browning Last season, Goddard’s Preston Hagel was a second team all-league linebacker. A deserving and impressive accolade, but Hagel is hungry to be even better this season. As a linebacker, being able to chase down running backs and receivers is critical, so Hagel wanted to be sure he is capable of doing that. […]
Maize South’s Landon Gatto-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Shelter-Head
By Matt Browning As a second team all-league wide receiver last season, Maize South’s Landon Gatto caught 53 balls for 753 yards and 12 touchdowns. But there is one aspect of receiving that Gatto wants to improve in 2024. “One area I look to improve is my yards after the catch,” Gatto said. “One thing […]
Maize South’s Hunter Higgins-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by ICRYO
By Matt Browning Over the last two seasons, Maize South’s Hunter Higgins has not had to provide any leadership. But now that he is an upperclassmen, Higgins is looking forward to embracing his new role. “I am most excited for more of a leadership role for our team,” Higgins said. “Being an upperclassman now, I […]
Eisenhower’s Carter Pabst-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Eisenhower
By Matt Browning Carter Pabst’s numbers were good last season – 893 receiving yards and 19 touchdowns and a first team all-league selection. But the Eisenhower senior doesn’t just want to be good and that’s why his goals for the 2024 season, both individually and for the team, are elite. “Some individual goals are 1,000-plus […]
Maize South’s Tate McNew-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Oliver’s Sports
By Matt Browning The numbers Maize South’s Tate McNew put up last season were something out of a video game. In just 11 games, he threw for nearly 3,000 yards and 31 touchdowns, while also adding 14 more touchdowns on the ground. But many of McNew’s weapons from last year graduated, so he trained in […]