Cunningham‘s Trenton Schnittker-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Kauffman Insurance Agency
By Blake Chadwick Cunningham has a very good opportunity to make it back to the class 6-man state championship game as they return a great group of players, one of those being center and defensive lineman Trenton Schnittker. Schnittker is a very agile and smart lineman who fits in perfectly with how Cunningham likes to […]
Blue Dragon Spotlight-William Thacker-Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning William Thacker was a first generation college attendee and graduate and according to him he had “little support and faith that his journey through college would be a fruitful one.” But then the Hutchinson Community College football program came calling and Thacker’s life was forever changed. “The world class education, the pursuit […]
YMCA Yi Belong Jenny Leiker-Presented by YMCA
By Matt Browning Jenny Leiker, who has been volunteering as a coach at the YMCA since her daughter was five years old, started out coaching almost by necessity. “Although I didn’t know much about soccer, the YMCA was asking for volunteer coaches,” Leiker said. Now, Leiker coaches basketball in the fall and winter and truly […]
Maize South’s Christian McDonald-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Sharp Performance
By Matt Browning Maize South defensive back Christian McDonald is known for two things: physical style of play and leadership. And he spent the summer trying to focus on improving those strengths. “I play safety and corner, and in the summers I get a chance to work on my cover skills at camps,” McDonald said. […]
Newton’s Eli Kirtley-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Conrade Insurance Group
By Matt Browning Entering his senior season, Newton’s Eli Kirtley wants to set the tone for the future of the football program. “I’m excited to be a leader and really help put the next generation of Newton Railer football players,” Kirtley said. “I’m also looking to make people around me better by pushing them during […]
Andover’s Quincy Jonas-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Shelter Insurance-Ocadiz
By Matt Browning Throughout his high school career, Andover’s Quincy Jonas has only ran one scheme. But with new head coach Jaime Cruce taking over the Trojan program, Jonas has a fresh outlook on football. “I am definitely most excited for all of the changes made on both sides of the ball this year,” Jonas said. […]
Andover’s Tanner Woolston-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Shelter Insurance-Ocadiz
By Matt Browning With a new head coach taking over in Andover, Tanner Woolston understood being senior leader is even more important this year. Woolston can be a bridge between the returning players and new head coach, Jaime Cruce. “One area that I wanted to improve on was my leadership because it is such an […]
Wichita Southeast’s Torean Kincaid-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Shelter Insurance-Leach
By Blake Chadwick Fresh off of a year where he won the team award of “Underclassmen of the Year” for Wichita Southeast football, junior Torean Kincaid is ready to help win some more games for the Buffaloes. “One of my biggest strengths is my attention to detail on and off the field,” Kincaid said. “Attention […]
Belle Plaine’s Tristan Wasser-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Shelter Insurance-Gooch
By Blake Chadwick When talking about dual-threat quarterbacks, Tristan Wasser from Belle Plaine has to come to mind despite a rough year last season as a team for the Dragons. “Tristan is a leader who has a lot of potential to help lead our team to a great year,” head coach Michael Fox said. With […]
Augusta’s Devin Carroll-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by High Caliber Landscape
By Hayden Swope Devin Carroll of Augusta was named an honorable mention all-league offensive lineman last season for the Orioles. This year, work started early for Carroll, as he spent all offseason prepping for that first game under the lights. “To prepare myself I’m getting with my possession group and working out and we do […]