Hutchinson’s Jack Yoder – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by PrairieStar Health Center
By Ken Hansard The Hutchinson Salthawks return a host of talented seniors from last year’s team that finished the season18-10. One of those returners, senior centerfielder Jack Yoder, believes that if the team can just manage to keep things simple, they have a chance to go far in the postseason, “The goal is to focus […]
Buhler’s Cruz Hershberger – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Buhler High wrestler Cruz Hershberger just wrapped up a career that included a lot of big milestones. Hershberger has wrestled since he was a fourth grader and has never failed to make it to state, whether in high school or with Kids’ Club. He has been an undefeated First-Team All-League nominee. As […]
Hutchinson’s Landon Parks – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by PrairieStar Health Center
By Ken Hansard Hutchinson senior Landon Parks understands how special it is to play with teammates year in and year out. He recognizes that there is a unique connection that is established when players band together for a common goal. That is because Parks is one of several seniors who are taking the diamond […]
Haven’s Jacob Moore – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by PrairieStar Health Center
By Ken Hansard Haven High senior wrestler Jacob Moore first took the mat for the Wildcats as a freshman. From that point on, he improved each year, both in skill and in status. In November, standing on the cusp of his final high school season, he had one simple goal – to finish his career […]
Rose Hill’s Colton Roberts – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard The Rose Hill baseball squad finds itself in the position of having to replace nine graduates – including two pitchers who went on to pitch at the next level – from last year’s state qualifying team. The Rockets will have to piece together the team with a lot of players who saw […]
Haysville Campus’ Brandon Andino – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Although bowling is a lifelong sport, very few people ever achieve perfection – even for one game. Brandon Andino, who just finished his senior bowling campaign at Campus High School, is definitely the exception to that rule; he rolled a perfect game in only his second year of competition. Andino’s story about […]
Hutchinson’s Jack Davis – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Clinic
By Ken Hansard The Hutchinson Salthawks baseball team compiled an18-10 record last season, culminating in a second-round loss at regionals. Jack Davis, a senior pitcher and first baseman for the Salthawks, and his teammates are ready to embark on a new campaign that they hope will end in a state berth in May. They are […]
Hutchinson’s Caiden Beavers – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Hutchinson senior shortstop Caiden Beavers and his teammates have some unfinished business that they would like to attend to. The Salthawks finished last season 18-10, falling short of the 5A state tournament by one game, as they lost a heartbreaker to Salina Central in the regional championships. Almost an entire year later, […]
Derby’s Loren Sweat – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Jared Weinman By Angela Brunk Loren Sweat, a 2025 outfielder for Derby High School’s softball team, is setting her sights high for this season. As she enters her final year of high school softball, Sweat’s focus is not just on personal growth but also on leading her team to a state title. “Individually, […]
Derby’s Ava Boden – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Uplink
Photo by Jared Weinman By Angela Brunk Ava Boden, a senior at Derby High School, is gearing up for her final season of softball. As a versatile athlete, she plays both pitcher and outfield. Boden also serves as an all-around utility player. “I’m focused on improving my stats this season in pitching, hitting, and scoring,” […]