Burrton’s Ryker Barnes – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning Ryker Barnes has entered the new track season with a clear priority — the 800-meter run — and a goal of shaving down his time as he pushes toward potential postseason qualification. “My primary focus for this season is the 800m race; my goal is to get a time of 2:06 or […]
Northwest’s Tryston Garrison – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Dean Jones State Farm
By Cooper Chadwick Last season, Northwest’s Tryston Garrison hit about .300 and pitched roughly 20 innings, primarily out of the bullpen. This year, Garrison is excited to step into a new role as a senior. “What I’m most excited for is to spend a lot of time with this group of guys that have either […]
Rose Hill’s Addison Potter – Student Spotlight – Presented by Davis-Moore Chevrolet
By Matt Browning Growing up in a military family has shaped nearly every part of Addison Potter’s life, from her independence to her understanding of discipline and respect. Potter’s father has served in the U.S. Air Force for nearly three decades, a commitment that has required sacrifice not only from him, but from his family […]
Valley Center’s Caleigh Cross – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Driving School
By Matt Browning Valley Center girls soccer player Caleigh Cross believes her best attributes go beyond goals scored or assists recorded. “I think some of my strengths are my leadership and communication on the field,” Cross said. “I try to lead the team as best as I can by always having a voice and helping […]
Andover Central’s Tori Williams – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning Despite being a second team all-league goalkeeper last season, Andover Central’s Tori Williams struggled with her confidence—an area she wanted to improve heading into this year. “In my offseason I had an opportunity to train with a women’s league team here in Wichita over the summer and this helped me gain back […]
Andover Central’s Brynn Bachura – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning As a returning first team all-league defender, Andover Central’s Brynn Bachura believes being the coach on the field is the most important part of her position. “I would consider my strengths to be my communication skills, leadership, and ability to see the field well,” Bachura said. “As a center back, I am […]
Rose Hill Girls Soccer – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Blake Chadwick For the Rose Hill girls soccer program, the identity has been built slowly, intentionally and with a clear vision from head coach Shelby Kaba. Now in his third year leading the program, Kaba has helped guide Rose Hill into a more defined tactical direction centered around possession, composure and control. “I have […]
Udall’s Hayden Green – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Ken Gooch Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning For Hayden Green, growth this track and field season isn’t just measured in feet — it’s rooted in refinement. Green, a thrower for Udall, made technique his top priority entering the year, focusing on the smaller details that can lead to big results in the discus ring. “My primary focus was improving […]
Campus’ Olivia Moffitt – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rachel Janes Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick For Campus freshman Olivia Moffitt, track and field has been her life. Now, as a freshman, she is bringing a level of experience to the team despite being so young. Moffitt has established herself as a consistent and driven competitor across multiple events, including the 100m, 200m, 4×100, and occasionally the 4×400 […]
Campus’ Ava Marrs – Student Spotlight – Presented by Community Bank
By Matt Browning Ava Marrs discovered her interest in business through a hands-on class experience that eventually led to a leadership role at Campus High School’s student-run coffee shop. Marrs said her introduction to business came during her time in the Youth Entrepreneurs class, which helped spark her curiosity about how businesses operate. “I was […]