Wellington’s Ethan Brungardt – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Colby Zeka Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning The Wellington football team graduated a talented senior class from a year ago, but with players like starting center Ethan Brungardt, the Crusaders’ cupboard is far from empty. “We’ve been able to establish the run game well, with huge improvement in our offensive line and a good running back in Jalik Armstrong,” […]
Hutchinson Trinity’s Isaac Hammersmith – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Claudia Segoviano Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning The Hutchinson Trinity Celtics have just one loss on the season, to a ranked Inman team, but senior Isaac Hammersmith is pleased with how his team has played. “I think that every game we are improving on both sides of the ball,” Hammersmith said. “The last game, we were especially clean on offense, […]
VOTE NOW! Which Wichita Area Small School Boys Basketball Player Should We Feature? Presented by Visit Wichita (Poll ends 10/22)
The high school basketball season is on the horizon! Be sure to vote in the Wichita Area Small School Boys Basketball Poll, so we know who to feature in the basketball preview issue of the magazine! Voting ends on Wednesday, October 22 at 10 pm. DISCLAIMER 1: If voting exceeds an extraordinary amount in a […]
VOTE NOW! Which Wichita Area Large School Boys Basketball Player Should We Feature? Presented by Visit Wichita (Poll ends 10/22)
The high school basketball season is on the horizon! Be sure to vote in the Wichita Area Large School Boys Basketball Poll, so we know who to feature in the basketball preview issue of the magazine! Voting ends on Wednesday, October 22 at 10 pm. DISCLAIMER 1: If voting exceeds an extraordinary amount in a […]
Wichita Southeast’s Alina Lam – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tommy Leach Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick As a sophomore Wichita Southeast’s Alina Lam tied for seventh place at the 6A state tournament. Lam finished with a scoring average of 76 last season and earned second team all-state honors. This season she hopes to improve even more. “I am wanting to improve on everything this year because I believe […]
Wichita North’s Nelly Puente – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by David Kauffman M&M Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Wichita North senior Nelly Puente has put the city and the state on notice as one of the best runners in the state to watch this year. “She is a very determined athlete and student,” head coach Katherine Reimer said. “When faced with any challenge, she persistently works to overcome it. She […]
Maize’s Jay Parrent – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kevin Shields State Farm
By Matt Browning Having to deal with an ankle injury over the summer, Maize cross country runner Jay Parrent is excited to get back in the mix. “Having to sit out part of my training made me appreciate running even more,” Parrent said. “So I’m looking forward to pushing myself in meets and helping our team […]
Campus’ Gericho Moore – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rachel Janes Shelter Insurance
By Joanna Chadwick Campus football coach Cody Peabody knows exactly what he’s going to get from running back Gericho Moore every single minute of every single game and practice. “Gericho has progressed at Campus from a great player to a great leader,” Peabody said. “His energy and toughness is infectious.” Moore admits that he’s not […]
Valley Center’s Jack Lampe – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rikki Casey Shelter Insurance
By Joanna Chadwick At 180 pounds, Valley Center’s Jack Lampe is definitely on the small side of offensive linemen in the AVCTL I. “But he’s overcome his limitations with hard work and dedication,” Valley Center coach Scott L’Ecuyer said. “… One of our team standards is being dogged. Jack epitomizes that standard. He never backs […]
Andover Central’s Bubba Hall – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Joanna Chadwick Speed causes so many problems for opponents, a fact that Andover Central coach Derek Tuttle knows well. So when you have a player with Bubba Hall’s speed and quickness, you utilize it. “Bubba is a very good track sprinter, runs the short sprints and relays, so he might pursue that in college,” […]