Haven’s Grant Patry-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Butler Community College
By Blake Chadwick With a very experienced senior class, Haven junior Grant Patry fits in perfectly with that experience after starting last year as a sophomore. “Grant is a very competitive player and leader on this team because of his work ethic,” senior Vance Loop said. “He is very important to our team because he […]
Haven’s Nash Wray-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Visit Wichita
By Blake Chadwick Haven senior quarterback Nash Wray is on the brink of a breakout season. Wray has been playing football since he was in kindergarten and is now getting to keep living out his dreams of being the QB1 for his hometown team. “What it means to me being QB1 is that it is […]
Haven’s Aiden Hoopes-Athlete Spotlight-Prestented by APT
By Blake Chadwick Haven’s Aiden Hoopes is one of the many weapons that the Wildcats will rely on during 2024. Hoopes put up 655 receiving yards on 37 catches and nine touchdowns while being named as a first team all-league receiver, a first team district receiver and an honorable mention all-state selection. The senior played […]
Haven’s Van Loop-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by WSU Tech
By Blake Chadwick Football has a unique power to bring people together, and for Haven senior Van Loop, it has been the cornerstone of his bond with his dad. Their shared passion for the game and strengthened their relationship, making football much more than just a sport for Van. Now, after his father passed, Van […]
Kingman’s Colby Arensdorf-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Kingman Eagles
By Blake Chadwick Kingman’s Colby Arensdorf is the exact type of player you love when you are a coach. The senior is an inside linebacker and right tackle for the Eagles. “I’m grateful to have Colby on our team and look forward to watching his journey,” head coach Tanner Hageman said. “He’s one of the […]
Kaeden Kasselman – Garden Plain-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by APT
By Blake Chadwick Garden Plain’s Kaeden Kasselman was named to the all-league first-teams as an offensive lineman and defensive lineman last season, as well as being named to the first-team all-state and first-team all-metro teams. “Kaeden is one of the toughest players I have ever seen,” Garden Plain senior Seth Dugan said. “He never slows […]
Andale’s Bo Kaiser-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Frank’s Plumbing & Heating Inc.
By Matt Browning Last season, Andale’s Bo Kaiser was a second team all-league defensive back and is on his way to being the Indians’ next great defensive player. While he know there are areas he can improve on the defensive side of the ball, Kaiser, who also plays receiver for Andale, focused more on offense […]
Chaparral’s Dalen Blair-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Big Blue Backers
By Matt Browning Chaparral’s Dalen Blair plays both wide receiver and linebacker for the Roadrunners and there is one attribute for both positions that he possesses. “I believe I have a high motor during games and practice and being able to push through the tough moments,” Blair said. Last season, Blair was an honorable mention […]
Wichita Collegiate’s Tristan Sprole-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by Collegiate School
By Matt Browning Wichita Collegiate’s Tristan Sprole is one of the most decorated two-way player in the state of Kansas. Sprole was a first team all-state offensive and defensive linemen last season by multiple media outlets. But there is still one accolade Sprole has not won that he is focused on in 2024. “The only […]
Wichita Collegiate’s Julian Johnson-Athlete Spotlight-Presented by IV Nutrition
By Matt Browning/ photo credit ellie.spix Having goals of 25 touchdowns and over 2,000 all-purpose yards are quite lofty for Wichita Collegiate running back Julian Johnson. But after a first team all-league campaign as a sophomore, it seems like those numbers are the next step for the dynamic Johnson. In order to get there, though, […]