Salina Central Cross Country – Team Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Blake Chadwick Wichita Collegiate head coach Simon Norman is a living legend in the state of Kansas whenever you mention high school tennis. Norman has been coaching for 40 years which include high school for 25 of them with 22 being at Wichita Independent and the last three of them being at Wichita Collegiate […]
Wichita Collegiate’s Will Meyer – Cross Country Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Collegiate School
By Blake Chadwick Not many people were born to run, but for Wichita Collegiate’s Will Meyer, running has been in his blood since he was in fourth grade when he clocked a sub 6:00 minute mile. “Will has an incredible work ethic and a true passion for the sport,” head coach Mica Elkouri said. “He […]
Derby’s James Middlebrook – Football Spotlight – Presented by Todd Benway – State Farm
By Joanna Chadwick Derby’s defense has always been one of the best, if not the best, in the state year after year. This season is no exception. Senior safety James Middlebrook is a big part of leading a shutdown secondary and setting the tone physically for every game. “Being in the Derby program means a lot, and […]
Kapaun Mount Carmel’s Maddy Cartwright – Golf Spotlight – Presented by Braden K Carter – Farmers Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Kapaun senior Maddy Cartwright has every intention of making sure the golf team wins their fifth straight state championship. Cartwright has been golfing since she was eight years old but knew how special she could be in the eighth grade after she knew she would have to get better if she wanted […]
Valley Center’s Colby Newton – Football Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Driving School
By Matt Browning Making a tackle, hearing the pads hitting each other and getting his juices flowing were what Valley Center’s Colby Newton was most looking forward to for his senior season. “Playing football has a whole has a different energy about it,” Newton said. “I couldn’t wait for the first game and just getting […]
Wichita Heights’ Jack Harty – Cross Country Spotlight – Presented by David K Kauffman Insurance Agency
By Blake Chadwick Records were meant to be broken. Wichita Heights’ Jack Harty will etch his name in the history books this season as he is on pace to break the 5K school record which was set in 2002. “This has been a goal for me and my coach since the beginning of the season […]
Maize South’s Maggie Harrison – Tennis Spotlight – Presented by Landon Head – Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Senior Maggie Harrison who only started taking tennis seriously two years ago has made tremendous progress and is ready to show how much she really has improved. The Maize South senior has done a lot this offseason to be ready for the start of the season. “I played in USTA all over […]
Andover Central’s Andrew Clouse – Soccer Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz – Shelter Insurance
Being a leader is what the Andover Central Jaguars need and senior center back Andrew Clouse is ready to commit to that role. As a three year starter Clouse knows what it takes to play against high level 6A competition. “Andrew is a leader based on his tireless work ethic and demeanor. He is all […]
Andover Central’s Julia Smith – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz – Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Andover Central senior Julia Smith is a senior cheerleader for the Jaguars who is way more than just an athlete. “Julia is a mature, thoughtful person,” head coach Desirae Moreno said. “She can see things from different angles, a skill that many high schoolers do not yet possess. She has been a […]
Bishop Carroll’s Nate Smith – Cross Country Spotlight – Presented by Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom
By Matt BrowningBeing mentally tougher throughout the adversity of races is one area that Bishop Carroll’s Nate Smith wanted to improve on this year. “I wanted to improve mentally especially during the middle of the race to not give into the voice in my head that tells me that the pain is too much to […]