Andover’s Elizabeth Gaddis and Emma Jittawait – Presented by Kauffman Insurance Agency
By Cooper ChadwickComing off a third-place finish at state in 2023, Andover senior Elizabeth Gaddis and junior Emma Jittawait are hungry for more. This duo has been playing together for two years – Jittawait and Gaddis both have been dominant, Jittawait with a 52-12 record and Gaddis 62-18 – and their relationship on the court […]
Wellington’s Kadynce Aufdengarten and Logan Robinson – Presented by Kauffman Insurance Agency
By Cooper ChadwickWhen the state tennis tournament was in Winfield in 2023, Wellington’s duo of Kadynce Aufdengarten and Logan Robinson got tons of support. It was a key to their finishing eighth in state. Even though it was their first season playing together, Aufdengarten and Robinson meshed well. “On the court, we are hard hitters […]
Wellington’s Taryn Viramontes – Golf Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt BrowningBad shots happen in golf all of the time and Wellington’s Taryn Viramontes understands that, but it’s how she responds to those bad shots is what she thinks is important. “This year one major thing I am working on is recovering after a bad shot or hole,” Viramontes said. “In golf it is […]
Bishop Carrolls’s Kinsley Montgomery – Golf Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
Bishop Carroll’s Kinsley Montgomery has a unique way to improve her golf swing. “I also play competitive softball and he helps me differentiate between my golf swing and my softball swing which has been very helpful,” Montgomery said. Injuries prevented Montgomery from fully working on her game during the summer, so she has made it […]
South Haven’s Avery Strickland – Cross Country Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Blake ChadwickSouth Haven’s Avery Strickland has been in love with running ever since she started in 6th grade. “(Avery) is very self-motivated and a team leader who is showing leadership with the younger runners,” head coach Joseph Halling said. “She is always willing to put in the extra effort during practice.” Strickland had a […]
Rose Hill’s Emersyn Herod – Cross Country Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Blake ChadwickRose Hill’s Emersyn Herod has been one of those runners who has consistently gotten better throughout her career, and after a top-50 finish at state, the junior is hungry for more. “Her first couple of years in this sport, she was really opinionated on why we were doing certain workouts and would get […]
Cheney’s Stratton Young – Cross Country Spotlight – Presented by WSU Tech
By Blake ChadwickFresh off of a runner-up finish at league last season as a freshman, Cheney’s Stratton Young is ready to make another big splash. The now sophomore is a passionate runner who stands out because of his love for running, has only run cross country for two years now and already has broken a […]
Girls State Tennis Recap – Presented by David Kauffman Insurance
Class 5A Few teams can claim state championships, but it’s become part of the culture for the Andover girls’ tennis team. The Trojans recently captured their fourth consecutive state title, solidifying their legacy as a powerhouse program. “I think all year we had the expectations that we would defend our team title,” head coach Stephen […]
Kapaun Mt.Carmel‘s Andrew Guyer – Cross Country Spotlight – Presented by WSU Tech
By Blake ChadwickKapaun Mt. Carmel’s Andrew Guyer has been a guy who has always gotten better each year. And now as a senior he is ready to take one bigger step. “Andrew is a great person and runner,” head coach Gage Garcia said. “He is extremely hard-working, genuine, friendly, and he is a great leader. […]
Rose Hill’s Luke Anderson – Soccer Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
Being a soccer play for nearly all of his life, Rose Hill’s Luke Anderson understands it’s easy to go through the motions when it comes to offseason preparations. Therefore, he takes no minute for granted. “I am always working to get better in the offseason,” Anderson said. “Being in soccer for so long you have […]