Maize South’s Jaela Thompson – Prep Performance of the Month – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
Coming off another strong season, Maize South junior Jaela Thompson has solidified herself as one of the top guards in Class 5A — and one of the main reasons the Mavericks are considered among the best teams in Kansas. The smooth guard averaged 10.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and 3.9 steals per game last […]
VOTE NOW! Wichita Area Small School Defensive Player of the Year – Presented by WSU Tech (Poll ends 12/17)
It was an outstanding high school football season! Be sure to vote in the Wichita Area Small School Defensive Player of the Year poll. Voting ends at 10:00 pm on Wednesday, December 17th. DISCLAIMER 1: If voting exceeds an extraordinary amount in a small period of time, your IP address may be subject to a […]
VOTE NOW! Wichita Area Small School Offensive Player of the Year – Presented by WSU Tech (Poll ends 12/17)
It was an outstanding high school football season! Be sure to vote in the Wichita Area Small School Offensive Player of the Year poll. Voting ends at 10:00 pm on Wednesday, December 17th. DISCLAIMER 1: If voting exceeds an extraordinary amount in a small period of time, your IP address may be subject to a […]
Andover’s Walker McClellan – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning Andover’s Walker McClellan and his teammates have been going the extra mile in preparations for the upcoming season. “Our team has been lifting together in the mornings at 6:15 am,” McClelland said. “I’ve also been doing trainings and shooting outside of that. I just went to UChicago for a basketball camp and had […]
Ark City’s Maliyah Bell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Friendly Ford
By Blake Chadwick Coming off a 19-3 season, Arkansas City junior Maliyah Bell is ready to help lead the Bulldogs back to the top. The versatile power forward has become a cornerstone of the program. “My biggest strengths are my leadership and communication skills, which allow me to support my teammates and coaches both on […]
Wednesday’s high school basketball scores (Dec. 10)
By Joanna Chadwick Boys Wichita Northwest 56, Eisenhower 51 OT — Northwest made 7 of 10 free throws and Christian Laws made a three to give the Grizzlies the overtime win over Eisenhower. Da’Marion Garland scored 18 points to lead all scorers. Cooper Rohr scored 17 points and Owen Stanberry had 12 for Eisenhower. Girls […]
Maize’s Boys Basketball – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning The Maize boys basketball team took third at the 6A Tournament last season, so new head coach Zach Bush understands the expectations that come with the job. “When you do have high expectations, I think your goals always start with wanting to compete for a league championship, and after that a sub-state […]
Wichita South’s Jayshon Simmons – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Braden Carter Farmers Insurance
By Matt Browning Wichita South’s Jayshon Simmons understands how important his job as a senior this season will be. “The thing I am most excited about this upcoming season is being a leader, brother and role model to my team as a senior this year,” Simmons said. Being able to play effectively in both the halfcourt […]
Wichita South’s Valentina Hart – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Emprise Bank
By Blake Chadwick Wichita South senior forward Valentina Hart has quietly turned herself into one of the premier interior forces in the City League. Standing out for her rebounding dominance and relentless motor, Hart has become the heartbeat of South’s team — a player whose energy and consistency lift everyone around her. “Valentina is a […]
Derby’s Aysia Fox – Wichita Area Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Blake Chadwick Derby High School’s Aysia Fox has built her reputation as one of the most relentless defenders in Kansas. A junior guard for the Panthers, Fox’s energy and competitive nature make her a cornerstone for a Derby team that finished as the Class 6A state runner-up last season. “I feel like my biggest […]