Thursday’s high school basketball scores, stats and recaps (Jan. 23)
By Joanna Chadwick Boys Andover 73, Wamego 33 — Andover’s Josh Kim hit four three-pointers and scored 24 points, and Owen Allman hit three threes and finished with 12. Walker McClellan scored 12 points, 10 in the second quarter. Wamego’s Regan Kueker scored 10. Blue Valley 74, Wichita Northwest 70 — Northwest had a 25-19 […]
Augusta’s Dalaney Ratcliff – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance – Beth Hall
By Matt Browning As a sophomore last season, Augusta’s Dalaney Ratcliff was not counted on to be a leading scorer for the Orioles. Now as a junior, Ratcliff understands she will counted on for points and because of that she worked tirelessly on becoming better at putting the ball in the hoop. “One area I […]
Augusta’s Brody Haskell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance – Beth Hall
By Matt Browning Now a veteran of the Augusta boys basketball program, Brody Haskell knows what he has to do this season. “I am excited to help the underclassmen improve throughout this year and be a positive leader for our team,” Haskell said. Haskell took the role of a veteran to a new level throughout […]
Wichita Northwest’s River Peters – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance – Shari Lewis
River Peters from Wichita Northwest is one of the most electrifying players in the state. The senior guard is a three-level scorer who is in his first year in class 6A playing for the Grizzlies. Peters was an Emporia Spartan last year, and he was named to the all-state second team in class 5A as […]
Wichita East’s Ismael Berry – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance – Adam McDowell
With the focus on returning back to break with a new fire after a 2-3 start, senior Ismael Berry and the rest of the aces have their eyes set on making it back to state. A point guard’s main job is to control the game and for the aces that’s exactly what they expect from […]
Team to Watch – Class 4A – Winfield Vikings – Presented by Salina Tech
League: AVCTL DIII BOYS Head Coach: Mychael Tripp, 1st season Last five seasons: 2020: 14-8 2021: 13-6 2022: 16-7 2023: 11-11 2024: 19-4 Key returning players: Christian Moree, 6-4, sr., F; Evan Hutto, 5-11, jr., G; Drew Graham, 6-1, sr., G; Coach Tripp says: “As I am entering my first season as head coach, I […]
Team to Watch – Class 4A – Wellington Crusaders – Presented by Salina Tech
League: AVCTL DIV BOYS Head Coach: Joe Newman, 7th season Last five seasons: 2020: 6-15 2021: 6-13 2022: 6-15 2023: 15-8 2024: 13-9 Key returning players: Carter Burnett, 6-4, sr., G; Brody Weir, 6-3, sr., F; Dusty Bannister, 6-1, sr., G Coach Newman says: “We have an experienced group. With our length and size we […]
Speedway Village Fieldhouse – Field of the Month – Presented by Hellas Construction
By Matt Browning Hellas Construction recently installed Matrix Helix synthetic turf at the Speedway Village Fieldhouse in Lincoln, Nebraska. “The old artificial turf was tired and approaching dangerous for athletes,” said Sara Martin, Speedway Village Executive Project Developer. “We needed better and knew the technology of artificial turf production and install had significantly evolved over the last […]
Clearwater’s Camryn Carlson – SAFE Spotlight – Presented by KTRSO
By Matt Browning Clearwater’s Camryn Carlson knows how important her role is as a member of SAFE. “The perks of being is SAFE is being able to have a voice to influence safe driving around our school and community,” Carlson said. “It has benefited me by being a role model for our school for underclassmen to […]
Flinthills’ Jake Hunter – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Marsh Flying Services
By Cooper Chadwick Leadership is one of the main qualities that Head coach Mike Hunter said makes junior Jake Hunter not just a good basketball player, but an even better person. “I’ve had the privilege of working with many talented athletes. Jake stands out for his leadership,” Mike Hunter said. “His work ethic is truly […]