Maize South’s Ali Singhateh – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Coming off a 19-4 season and a second-place finish in AVCTL play, the Maize South Mavericks are once again loaded with talent and leadership heading into this season. At the heart of it all is senior Ali Singhateh. Singhateh is a senior and Swiss Army Knife, who brings a combination of athleticism, toughness, […]
Hutchinson’s Kohlbie Craft – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Clinic
By Blake Chadwick Coming off a strong 15-7 season, the Hutchinson Salthawks girls’ basketball team will look to make another deep run behind senior leader Kohlbie Craft, who has been a consistent force in the paint since she first put on a Hutch jersey. Craft has been playing basketball for 12 years, and her experience […]
Andover’s Bella Bouddhara – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Coming off a 23-2 season, Andover junior Bella Bouddhara has solidified herself as one of the top guards in Kansas. The returning AVCTL Division II MVP and first team all-state selection has been a driving force behind the Trojans’ success, averaging 17 points, four rebounds, three assists, and 2.5 steals per game […]
Maize South’s Jaela Thompson – Prep Performance of the Month – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
Coming off another strong season, Maize South junior Jaela Thompson has solidified herself as one of the top guards in Class 5A — and one of the main reasons the Mavericks are considered among the best teams in Kansas. The smooth guard averaged 10.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 3.9 steals per game last […]
VOTE NOW! Wichita Area Small School Defensive Player of the Year – Presented by WSU Tech (Poll ends 12/17)
It was an outstanding high school football season! Be sure to vote in the Wichita Area Small School Defensive Player of the Year poll. Voting ends at 10:00 pm on Wednesday, December 17th. DISCLAIMER 1: If voting exceeds an extraordinary amount in a small period of time, your IP address may be subject to a […]
VOTE NOW! Wichita Area Small School Offensive Player of the Year – Presented by WSU Tech (Poll ends 12/17)
It was an outstanding high school football season! Be sure to vote in the Wichita Area Small School Offensive Player of the Year poll. Voting ends at 10:00 pm on Wednesday, December 17th. DISCLAIMER 1: If voting exceeds an extraordinary amount in a small period of time, your IP address may be subject to a […]
Andover’s Walker McClellan – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning Andover’s Walker McClellan and his teammates have been going the extra mile in preparations for the upcoming season. “Our team has been lifting together in the mornings at 6:15 am,” McClelland said. “I’ve also been doing trainings and shooting outside of that. I just went to UChicago for a basketball camp and had […]
Ark City’s Maliyah Bell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Friendly Ford
By Blake Chadwick Coming off a 19-3 season, Arkansas City junior Maliyah Bell is ready to help lead the Bulldogs back to the top. The versatile power forward has become a cornerstone of the program. “My biggest strengths are my leadership and communication skills, which allow me to support my teammates and coaches both on […]
Wednesday’s high school basketball scores (Dec. 10)
By Joanna Chadwick Boys Wichita Northwest 56, Eisenhower 51 OT — Northwest made 7 of 10 free throws and Christian Laws made a three to give the Grizzlies the overtime win over Eisenhower. Da’Marion Garland scored 18 points to lead all scorers. Cooper Rohr scored 17 points and Owen Stanberry had 12 for Eisenhower. Girls […]
Maize’s Boys Basketball – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning The Maize boys basketball team took third at the 6A Tournament last season, so new head coach Zach Bush understands the expectations that come with the job. “When you do have high expectations, I think your goals always start with wanting to compete for a league championship, and after that a sub-state […]