Wichita Southeast’s Emma McCormick – Cross Country Spotlight – Presented by Emprise Bank
By Ken Hansard A love of running and a penchant for competition come quite naturally to Wichita Southeast’s Emma McCormick. McCormick, a junior cross-country runner for the Buffs, needed every bit of that passion to help her train for this season. Many teams get together during the summer to run together. Having someone there […]
Wichita Northwest High School’s Reese Johnson – Volleyball Spotlight – Presented by The Tire Store
By Ken Hansard The Wichita Northwest Grizzlies’ volleyball team finished last season 21-15, with a 13-3 record in the GWAL / City League and falling just short of reaching state after a tough loss to Manhattan at substate. This year, the Grizzlies and junior libero and defensive specialist, Reese Johnson, would like to take […]
Wichita Northwest High School’s Gyntre Fletcher – Volleyball Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Wichita Northwest High junior setter Gyntre Fletcher, like a lot of athletes who are strong in their respective sports, grew up around the game. Fletcher knows exactly where her passion for volleyball began, “Growing up with older siblings, I was raised on either a court or field. I have always had athletic […]
Buhler’s Ava Koster – Cross Country Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Buhler High School’s cross country runner Ava Koster has her eyes on the state meet. “Our girls’ team has a goal of going top three at the state meet.” In addition to a state appearance by Buhler, Koster, wants to work on improving as the season progresses and working on the mental part of running. […]
Hutchinson Trinity’s Mattie Galliher – Volleyball Spotlight – Presented by Allen Samuels
Mattie Galliher is a middle hitter from Trinity Catholic High School who wants tofocus on being a good team leader this year for teammates. Galliher wants to usethe season also to continue to improve in all parts of the game of volleyball. “Keepstriving to be better and not settling.” As for the team, Galliher and […]
Buhler’s Charley Baxter – Volleyball Spotlight – Presented by Advanced PT
From Buhler High School comes volleyball player Charley Baxter. This season, Baxter wants to be encouraging to teammates as much as possible and help teammates with things even off the court. Baxter mentioned to Vype Magazine, an injury will limit playing time for Baxter this season, so Baxter wants to still be there for teammates […]
Derby’s Lily Waters – Volleyball Spotlight – Presented by Advanced PT
Hitting the courts for her senior year is a senior from Derby High School Lily Waters. Waters plays outside hitter and is a defensive specialist for Derby. A goal for this season set by Waters is to come back strong on the court after an ACL tear. In addition to her individual comeback goal, Waters […]
Caney Valley’s Xavier Gaston – Football Spotlight – Presented by UPLINK
Xavier Gaston, a senior inside linebacker for Caney Valley football team, was named to the 2023 Tri-Valley All-Defensive team after his junior season, which just so happened to be his first season in a Bullpups’ uniform. It’s not terribly surprising that he gained that recognition so quickly since, in his first game as a Bullpup, Gaston […]
Derby’s Eilyannis Fraguada – Cross Country Spotlight – Presented by Madrocks Sports Bar & Grill
Senior cross country runner Eilyannis Fraguada from Derby High School is putting in the final miles for The Panthers. This season Fraguada has set a season goal of a time somewhere between the 19-to-20-minute time range. This year for a team goal, Fraguada and other senior runners want to help lead the strong team to […]
Derby’s Aiden Heckathorn – Football Spotlight – Presented by Todd Benway – State Farm
“I have a goal to win a state championship with my team.” Stated Aiden Heckathorn, senior quarterback from Derby High School. From the time Heckathorn started playing football at the age of 13, the goal was always to come away with a state championship before graduating. However, not everything is looking up for Derby quarterback. […]