Derby’s Kallie Rickords – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Madrocks
Kallie Rickords a point guard from Derby High School is focusing this season on one game at a time. “We’re taking this season one game at a time since we’re so young this year. We have a lot of sophomores on the team, as well as freshman.” After the regular season is finished, it is […]
Derby’s Maliyah Lansang – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Maliyah Lansang is finishing out the final year of high school basketball for Derby. Lansang and teammates have their goals set high for the season. Derby’s basketball girls have set their first big goal of the season to win the midseason tournament. At the end of the season, the big team goal is to try […]
Wichita Northwest’s River Peters – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Fox and Associates
By Ken Hansard The Wichita Northwest High Grizzlies boys’ basketball team finished fourth at last year’s KSHSAA 6A State Championships. And in the off-season, the rich got even richer when Emporia High’s River Peters transferred to Northwest after a highly successful stint in the Centennial League. Peters averaged 19 points and five rebounds per game […]
Haven’s Detrick Nisly – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Allen Samuels Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
Photo by Kristy Ehart Photography Detrick Nisly is a senior shooting guard from Haven High School and has a list of many things to look forward to this final season of high school basketball. “I’m definitely looking forward to the Rupp Tournament. It’s a fun competitive tournament, and our fans always show out really well. […]
Hutchinson’s Lily Rodriguez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Katie Thacker Hutchinson High School girls’ basketball team has been working hard this regular season to focus on the end of the season goal of making State. Senior point guard Lily Rodriguez not only is leading the team to this goal of potential post-season play but has also set individual goals as well. […]
Maize’s Braden Salsbury – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Katelyn Coffey Maize wrestler Braden Salsbury is hitting the mats for the last year of high school wrestling. Salsbury wrestles in the 165-pound weight class and has his eyes on the final tournament of the season, State. “It’s my last season so obviously the goal is to be on top of the podium.” […]
Garden Plain’s Kaeden Kasselman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Axxis Beauty, 54 Station, Fisher Lumber and Restoration Health Care
By Matt Browning Standing at 6-4, Garden Plain’s Kaeden Kasselman has never had to carry the burden of being a ball handler or perimeter scorer. But that hasn’t stopped him from trying to improve on those two areas. “I think the two biggest things I want to improve on are my scoring and my ability […]
Garden Plain’s Reese Stuhlsatz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by American Fence Company
By Matt Browning Being able to score the basketball has never been a problem for Garden Plain’s Reese Stuhlsatz, but now she is hoping to become a more complete player. “This season I would love to play better defensively,” Stuhlsatz said. “During off season practices and games I have tried to be more mindful of my […]
Haven’s Gatlin Rinehart – Athlete Spotlight – Invision Investment Group
By Matt Browning The Haven boys basketball team graduated only one senior from last season and for that reason, Gatlin Rinehart is looking forward to what the 2024-2025 season has for the Wildcats. “The new season brings new challenges, new experiences, and another season of being around people I like,” Rinehart said. “We had a really […]
Halstead’s Addisen Wills – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Midwest Shelving
By Matt Browning Halstead’s Addisen Wills runs track and cross country, which proves to be beneficial for basketball season. “I am looking forward to playing a fast-paced game and getting up and down the floor quickly while still maintaining good ball control,” Wills said. “I look forward to increasing pressure against every team we play with […]