Nickerson High School’s Kristopher Monroe – Athlete Spotlight – Advanced Physical Therapy

Kristopher Monroe Nickerson High School By Angela Brunk Kristopher Monroe, a senior at Nickerson High School and the team’s quarterback, is stepping into this fall season with high expectations and a laser focus on growth. As a member of the Class of 2026, Monroe is already proving to be a leader both on and off […]
Andover Central High School’s Cruz Sanchez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

Cruz Sanchez Andover Central High School By Angela Brunk As a center back, senior Cruz Sanchez is stepping into his final high school soccer season for Andover Central with high aspirations and a strong sense of purpose. A key figure in the back line, Sanchez is determined to help lead his team to a regional […]
Campus High School’s Logan Mortensen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

Logan Mortensen Campus High School By Angela Brunk As a senior center midfielder, Logan Mortensen enters his final high school soccer season with clear goals and high expectations. Having earned Honorable Mention in the AVCTL last year, Logan is aiming even higher this season. The AVCTL is widely regarded as one of the most competitive […]
Derby football

By Joanna Chadwick The football season opens on Friday across the state, and the difference in the Derby football team from June til now is huge. Still, more growth is expected. “We’re a work in progress,” Derby coach Brandon Clark said. “We return three guys on defense, 6-7 guys on offense. In June I was […]
Andale football

By Joanna Chadwick Andale has won four of the last five Class 3A championships, and no surprise, the Indians are expected to contend for a second straight this fall. “There’s a mentality that if we don’t get it done, it’s not a very good year,” coach Dylan Schmidt said. “There’s good and bad about it.” […]
VYPE Kansas Pre-Season High School Football Watch List – Sponsored by Shelter Insurance

“Ethan was first team Big East League last season. He is a game-changer and will start on both sides of the ball this year.” Lane Kesler, Hiawatha “Lane had a good junior season, starting on the offensive and defensive line and playing 98% of the snaps. He had a good summer and is getting interest […]
Kingman Eagles – Football Preview – Presented by Jon Wollen State Farm

League: Central Plains Head Coach: Tanner Hageman, 6th season Last Five Seasons: 2024: 4-5 2023: 7-3 2022: 13-1 2021: 11-2 2020: 6-3 2025 Schedule: Sep 5 – H Chaparral Sep 12 – At Cheney Sep 19 – H Wichita Trinity Sep 26 – At Southeast of Saline Oct 3 – At Douglass Oct 10 – […]
Kapaun Mount Carmel Crusaders – Football Preview – Presented by Terry Johnson State Farm

League: Greater Wichita Athletic League Head Coach: Weston Schartz, 6th season Last Five Seasons: 2024: 7-3 2023: 11-2 2022: 5-5 2021: 10-2 2020: 8-2 2025 Schedule: Sep 5 – At Andover Sep 12 – H Wichita North Sep 19 – At Wichita East Sep 26 – H Wichita Northwest Oct 3 – At Wichita Southeast […]
El Dorado Wildcats – Football Preview – Presented by Valerie Bean State Farm

League: Ark Valley-Chisholm Trail Division IV Head Coach: Dan Adelhardt, 2nd season Last Five Seasons: 2024: 0-9 2023: 0-9 2022: 2-7 2021: 3-6 2020: 5-3 2025 Schedule: Sep 5 – H Andale Sep 12 – At Clearwater Sep 19 – H Collegiate Sep 26 – At Rose Hill Oct 3 – H Mulvane Oct 10 – […]
Circle Thunderbirds – Football Preview – Presented by Kathy Richard-Koenigsman State Farm

League: Ark Valley-Chisholm Trail Division III Head Coach: Logan Clothier, 9th season Last Five Seasons: 2024: 3-6 2023: 2-7 2022: 8-3 2021: 6-4 2020: 1-6 2025 Schedule: Sep 5 – At Coffeyville Sep 12 – H McPherson Sep 19 – At Mulvane Sep 26 – H Buhler Oct 3 – H Winfield Oct 10 – […]