Campus’ Jimmy Kha – Student Spotlight – Presented by Community Bank
By Matt Browning Campus High School’s Jimmy Kha had an interest in accounting prior to his involvement in the Campus Business Professionals of America. So when a friend asked him if he was interested in joining the club, Kha thought it was a no-brainer. “I had never been the type to try out something new,” […]
Ark City’s Kinzie Perdue – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Oliver’s Sports
By Cooper Chadwick Last year she finished on the podium in all four of her events at state, but Ark City’s senior Kinzie Perdue is back and ready to work even harder. Perdue was a state champion in high jump with a PR of 5’4, placed third in the 400m dash with a time of […]
Blue Dragon Spotlight – Ryan Ruggiero – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning Hutchinson Community College’s Ryan Ruggiero has a unique situation as a Blue Dragon. Not only does the redshirt freshman play baseball, but he also plays in the jazz band. The fact that he was able to do both was one of the things that was so appealing about Hutch CC for Ruggiero. […]
Wichita North’s Tori Buss – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Emprise Bank
By Cooper Chadwick Competing at state was a huge goal for Wichita North Senior Tori Buss, but she wants to do even better this season. Last season Buss jumped 33 ’10 at regionals for triple jump and competed at state tournament for the Redhawks. Buss has dedicated a lot of her offseason to the weight […]
Wichita East’s Anderson Tung – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by David Kauffman – M & M Insurance
By Ken Hansard Wichita East senior golfer Anderson Tung came late to the game. He started golfing during Covid, when “Going outside was just kind of the thing to do.” After that, he started playing with his dad on the weekends, and the rest is history. As a junior, Tung tied for seventh at the […]
Wichita Northwest’s Lillian Shilling – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shari Lewis Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope Lillian Shilling of Wichita Northwest has made a name for herself on the field, being named an all-league second team midfielder last season. Her passion for the sport started from a young age, and it hasn’t died since. “I have played soccer since the age of four,” Shilling said. “For me the […]
Bishop Carroll’s Jade Link – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
One of the biggest obstacles for Bishop Carroll’s Jade Link when racing is the wind. So she knew that was one area where she had to focus on for her senior campaign. “One area I am wanting to improve on this year is my arm strength,” Link said. “Wind has always been a big factor […]
Maize’s Hayden Herrera – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Old Chicago
By Cooper Chadwick Looking to become a three time state medalist, Maize’s Hayden Herrera has the potential to break 100 high school career wins his senior year. Head coach Jeremy Bernard gives Herrera high praise as an athlete and as a person. “Hayden is an outstanding player and young man. He works very hard to improve […]
Clearwater’s Kenzy McArtor – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by All Seasons Custom Apparel
By Matt Browning Last season, Clearwater’s Kenzy McArtor took second place in the 100 and 300 hurdles to her teammate, Madison Williams. She was also on the 4×1 team that was state champs, and they placed in our 4×4 as well. What can she do for an encore? “I am most excited about it being my […]
YMCA Yi-Belong – Daisee Kohman – Presented by YMCA Wichita
By Matt Browning Volunteering at the YMCA started as a requirement for National Honors Society in high school for Daisee Kohman. Now it’s become so much more than a requirement. “What started as a requirement quickly turned into a passion,” Kohman said. “I enjoyed it so much that I decided to continue volunteering after I graduated. […]