Derby’s Eilyannis Monge – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Not every high school runner gets to go to the KU Relays. It is a prestigious event that pits the very best runners from Kansas and its surrounding states against one another. That’s why Derby High senior runner Eilyannis Monge is so excited to be competing there, “It’s a two-day meet, and […]
Derby’s Piper Hula – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Door Rescue
By Ken Hansard Piper Hula, a senior track standout from Derby, generally runs the 200, 400, 800, and the relays. As the season begins, she is thrilled to begin competing in earnest, “I’m really excited to see how much I can improve my times and how well we can do together as a team.” If […]
Eisenhower’s Justus Reynolds – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard There’s an old expression in the sporting world that “To be the best, you have to beat the best.” Eisenhower senior track athlete Justus Reynolds understands the wisdom behind that saying and stands as a living testament that a commitment to that sentiment can produce great results. Reynolds stood at the pinnacle […]
Augusta’s Gavin Bohon – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Allstate Insurance – Jon Emmitt
By Ken Hansard Gavin Bohon, a senior first baseman and pitcher for the Augusta Orioles, is just excited for one more season with his teammates. His goals for the season are pretty simple, “I want to become a better player and person. I’d like to become our team’s ace on the mound, and I really […]
Hutchinson’s Ayla Booe – Athlete Spotlight
By Ken Hansard Ayla Booe, senior center-midfielder for the Hutchinson Salthawks, is a fourth-year starter who would like nothing more than to leave behind a lasting legacy when she graduates. “I have started varsity since freshman year, and each year I have felt the pressure of performing; however, this year I see my role as more […]
Remington’s Elena Bowling – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Moore Water & Air
By Ken Hansard Remington’s Elena Bowling is an all-around athlete who has built an impressive resume. Bowling plays shortstop and third base for the Broncos, who finished last season 17-3, securing their first-ever HOA Championship before finishing runners-up at regionals. Bowling hit a notable .493 and was named First Team HOA as an infielder as […]
Wellington’s Dusty and Colton Bannister – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by The Bannister Financial Group Inc
By Hayden Swope Wellington’s Bannister brother duo, Dusty and Colton, are ready to take on the field together for the spring season. The brothers spend a lot of time training and preparing each other for the season ahead. Both Dusty and Colton spent the offseason lifting and working out outside of the field, along with […]
Central Burden Softball – Team Spotlight – Presented by The Bannister Financial Group Inc
By Blake Chadwick After finishing last year 0-20, the Central Burden Raiders only have one place to go and that is upwards. Head coach Bruce Hafenstein has been the head coach since 2015 and has been loved because of his open type of coaching where he leaves no stone unturned. He thrives on teaching the […]
South Sumner Softball – Team Spotlight – Presented by Caldwell Regional Medical Center
By Cooper Chadwick Coming off a 14-7 season, South Sumner softball is returning a strong lineup with hopes of making a deep playoff run with this level of experience. Of their nine starters last year, South Sumner is returning eight of them: two seniors, five juniors and one sophomore. They also have a large incoming […]
Maize South Softball – Team Spotlight – Presented by Dudley’s Irish Pub
By Blake Chadwick As head coach Cody Stucky enters his 21st year as a softball coach, the motto for the year is to “Focus and Finish’ after their 17-5, 2024 campaign fell just short of the class 5A state championship. Stucky, who has always had a love for baseball and softball, grew up watching his […]