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 […]
Wichita West’s Caleb Maholmes: KTA “Driving Change” Athlete Spotlight – Presented by KTAG
By Matt Browning Being a leader is something Wichita West football player Caleb Maholmes takes seriously. “To be a leader is being an example for others and show them rights from wrong,” Maholmes said. “It’s one of, if not the most important thing on my team.” Maholmes said he is depended on by his coaches […]
Wichita North’s Gilbert Parga Rodriguez – Soccer Spotlight – Presented by AOA Now Orthopaedic Immediate Care
After an 11-4-2 season with the Wichita North Redhawks a year ago, center back Gilbert Parga-Rodriguez was named to the first-team all-league. “Gilbert is our best defender,” head coach Curt Wullschleger said. “He is a savvy player with tremendous upside. He has a strong soccer IQ, is an incredible athlete, a constant communicator, and a […]
Campus’ Kaleb Arneson – Cross Country Spotlight – Presented by Haysville Schools – USD 261
The Campus Colts are always one of the better teams in the area when it comes to cross country, and this year, senior Kaleb Arneson will look to lean on his experience as one of the leaders on the team. Arneson has been running cross country for six years and has developed into a great […]
Campus’ Grace Black – Cross Country Spotlight – Presented by Rachel Janes – Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Great teams only go as far as their leaders take them and for the Campus cross country team, Grace Black, is one of the best leaders that the Colts have had. “Grace is a very kind and humble person,” head coach Cooper Clark said. “The kind of person who just exudes selflessness. […]