Clearwater’s Braelyn Durham – Student Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Tractor
By Matt Browning The passion for farming and being involved in 4-H started at a young age for Braelyn Durham of Clearwater and she has not looked back. My passion for 4-H began when I was eight years old, when my mom bought my sister and I our first lambs for our country fair,” Durham […]
Wellington’s Kyndal Rusk – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alison Rusk State Farm
By Matt Browning The Wellington softball program endured a tough season in terms of wins and losses, but how they bonded and stayed together is what stood out to senior Kyndal Rusk. We had to grow up a bit, learn how to deal with losing, and still show up and play hard,” Rusk said. “One thing […]
Bishop Carroll’s Ethan Cox – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Smile Connections
By Matt Browning Being a baseball player at Bishop Carroll comes with large expectations on a yearly basis. So when the Golden Eagles opened their season against a Class 6A perennial power in Shawnee Mission East, senior Ethan Cox understood the importance of a Carroll win. “We knew we had to bring our best to […]
Bluestem’s Dani Orpen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jim’s Propane
By Matt Browning Just a freshman, Bluestem’s Dani Orpen was an honorable mention all-league shortstop last season. She followed up her 2024 campaign by leading the Lions to a 20-win season and a bid in the 2-1A Tournament, which included a 12-2 route of No. 2 seed Remington in the regional final. A first team […]
Wichita East’s Beau Adamson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Supplement World
By Ken Hansard Wichita East senior singles player Beau Adamson finished his junior tennis season 24-3, succumbing at state in the second round. Heading into this year’s state tourney (story was sent to print prior to the state tournament), Adamson is 19-6 after finishing third at the GWAL meet, and he couldn’t be more excited about the thought […]
Wellington’s Wyatt Dickey – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by SCCDAT
By Ken Hansard Transferring from league rival Ark City to Wellington, Wyatt Dickey already knew the long-standing tradition of the Crusaders’ sports teams. “Coming into the season here, I was looking forward to playing with a new team of competitive guys who all have the same goal – to win.” And the Crusaders have been […]
Oxford’s Makhila Maupin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Ken Gooch Shelter Insurance
By Ken Hansard When one is already a state champion in multiple events, meeting personal goals often means leaving a mark on Kansas’ track and field record books. Oxford senior Makhila Maupin is already a multiple-time state qualifier and a three-time state champ. She also owns the 2A record in the 200. This spring, she is […]
Wichita Heights’ Annalys Rivas – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by The Tire Store
By Hayden Swope Annalys Rivas, a soccer athlete at Wichita Heights High School, has played her fair share of games, and has had years of experience under her belt. Just this past year, Rivas was named a second team all-league athlete. Hoping to grow as an athlete physically, Rivas looked for multiple ways to better […]
Wichita Southeast’s Michael Cooks – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tommy Leach Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Junior Michael Cooks is an integral part of the 2025 Wichita Southeast Track and Field team. Cooks runs the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m, he has put in months of work and practice to help him make a difference in his first year for the Buffaloes. “I’ve been working with my coaches a […]
State Tournament Photos – Presented by Visit Wichita
