Wichita Southeast’s Kenny Jackson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tommy Leach Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning The Wichita Southeast football team is off to a 3-1 start and linebacker Kenny Jackson is optimistic that this just the beginning to a special season. “With big games ahead, while being 3-1 and breaking a streak by beating Heights, we’re making history and we plan on finishing the regular season 7-1.” […]
Campus’ Christopher Caballero – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rachel Janes Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick After a not so favorable season last year for the Campus Colts, senior center attacking midfielder Chris Caballero is hoping to turn it around for his final season of playing high school soccer. “My motivation going into this season is how last year’s playoffs ended,” Caballero said. Caballero plans to play collegiate […]
Wellington’s Ethan Boyd – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by SCCDAT
Ethan Boyd, who is a sophomore football player at Wellington, has been raised on his family farm in South Central Kansas, where hard work and responsibility have shaped his strong character. He has a deep passion for wheat harvest, working cattle, and spending time in the saddle with his horse. Known as a great hand, […]
Oxford’s Chase Douglas – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Ken Gooch Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Last year Chase Douglas had a more diverse role for Oxford, playing multiple roles on offense, defense and special teams. Now as a senior, Douglas is Oxford’s starting quarterback. “I’m excited to run our revamped option offense this year—it plays to my strengths as a dual-threat QB. Being my last season, I’m […]
Derby’s Corey Koch – Coach Spotlight – Presented by Todd Benway State Farm
By Joanna Chadwick Corey Koch, Derby’s new head cross country coach, brings a unique blend of experience and discipline to the Panthers. Koch is a 15-year military veteran who coached most recently at McMurry University, a Division III school in Abilene, Texas. Koch was named head coach in 2023 of the cross country program after […]
ACL Tear & Injury: Recovery & Physical Therapy Treatment – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
What is an ACL Tear The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is one of the key ligaments that helps stabilize your knee joint. It connects the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia) and promotes stability by keeping your knee from sliding too far forward or excessively rotating. When the ACL is torn, it […]
Hutchinson Trinity’s Jacob and John Lindstrom – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick At Hutchinson Trinity Catholic, cross country isn’t just about running miles for seniors Jacob and John Lindstrom; it is about family. For the Lindstrom brothers, the sport has become a bond that pushes both brothers to new levels while shaping the identity of their team. Jacob, who returns as the fastest boy […]
Maize South’s Skylur Staley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Maize South senior forward Skylur Staley has cemented himself over the last couple of years as one of the best players in the state. Part of the reason Staley is the player he has become is due to the mindset and mentality that he brings with him everywhere. “I’d say one of […]
Wichita Central Christian’s Jaye McCurdy – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by KTAG
By Matt Browning Wichita Central Christian volleyball player Jaye McCurdy has established herself as a leader for the Lions, which are coming off back-to-back state tournament appearances. How exactly does she lead on the court? “A good leader is someone whose attitude is not affected by the play of the game,” McCurdy said. “It doesn’t matter […]
Mulvane’s Ainsley Wood – Student Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Tractor
By Matt Browning Mulvane’s Ainsley Wood has long been interested in agriculture, specifically horses, so joining FFA was a no-brainer. “When I heard that Mulvane High school had FFA I immediately knew that I needed to be a part of it,” Wood said. “As I have been in FFA over the past few years I have realized […]