Wellington’s Val Norwood and Brit Zeka – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Davis Moore
By Blake Chadwick A season ago, Wellington finished second in class 4A after reaching the state championship game and losing to Bishop Miege 75-64. The Crusaders bring back seniors Val Norwood and Brit Zeka and they are on the quest back to the state championship game where they have some revenge to get. “Val and […]
Buhler’s Isaiah Heredia – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Sliced Golf
By Cooper Chadwick Traveling to Kansas City each weekend during the summer, and playing in high level tournaments has just been one thing junior Isaiah Heredia has done to get his name out there. Heredia also went to lots of camps during the offseason such as various Nike camps and camps run by local colleges. […]
Augusta’s Emma and Ella Bourm – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Radiological Group
By Cooper Chadwick Combining for 17 points per game last year Augusta’s senior sister duo of Emma and Ella Bourm are excited to play their final year of high school basketball together. Both Ella and Emma play basketball together year-round, workout together and push each other to get better constantly. “Playing with my twin sister […]
Buhler’s Gracie Oard – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Swisher Hydro Excavating
By Cooper Chadwick Priding herself on defense, Buhler’s senior point guard Gracie Oard is hoping to grow and be the best player she can be, on both sides of the ball. Oard, who had 1.2 steals per game last season, loves the challenge of guarding the other team’s best player. She hopes that drive will […]
Andale’s Austin Baalman – Letterman of the Month – Presented by All Seasons Custom Apparel
By Blake Chadwick Very few schools have the same pedigree of winning like the Andale Indians do. But it has been a while since they have won a state championship in basketball and senior Austin Baalman wants to be the one to lead them there. Baalman averaged 15.3 points per game, 4.2 Rebounds per game […]
Mulvane’s Olivia Ellis – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Taylor Zeka – Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Mulvane senior Olivia Ellis is one of the best athletes and shooters in the area. The senior has been playing basketball for 10 years and was named as an all-league honorable mention player last season. “Olivia is special because she takes care of business in all facets of her life,” head coach […]
Andover Central’s Jayden Brown – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by HP Addicted and BA Tire Sales
By Matt Browning (Photo Credit FlicksbyJD) There is no doubting Andover Central’s Jayden Brown on the basketball court. The senior guard averaged 18 points, three rebounds and two assists per game on his way to being selected first team all-league. But now Brown wants to improve the off the court part of his game. “I’m […]
Newton’s Maddox Williams – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Strata Insurance Group
By Matt Browning Working on his shot was the most important aspect to Newton’s Maddox Williams during the offseason and he put in a ton of time doing so. “In the offseason I was in the weight room a lot which is one thing I wanted to fix but my main thing I wanted to […]
Newton’s Tatum Suderman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Axon Displays
By Matt Browning Shortly after the 2023-2024 season, Newton’s Tatum Suderman had to have knee surgery, which meant she lost some valuable offseason time. But rather than sitting idly by, Suderman decided to put in the hard work so that she comes back better than ever. “I went to physical therapy and worked on flexion, […]
Ark City’s Saliyah Johnson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Ark City Pizza Ranch
Ark City’s Saliyah Johnson’s numbers last season speak for themselves. She averaged nearly 14 points and five rebounds per game. But she wants to be a different type of player this season. “A goal I have for myself this upcoming season is to be more of a vocal leader on and off of the court,” […]