Argonia’s Tori Morrison – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Conway Bank
By Hayden Swope A big change in positions kept Argonia’s Tori Morrison on her toes last season, but it didn’t slow her down. Morrison was a first team all-league selection. “I’m preparing for this season by practicing as hard as I can because I want to improve my overall performance,” Morrison said. “Last year was […]
Ark City’s Santiago Castillo – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Xtreme Jumpin’ Jax Party Rentals and Pine Lodge Resort
By Cooper Chadwick Excited for this upcoming season junior Santiago Castillo has big plans for him and his team. “Some goals I have for this season are to become an all-around better player. I want to make the first team for my league. A goal I have for my team is for us to become […]
Pretty Prairie’s Kayleigh Vogl – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Cheney Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Despite being a first team all-league selection last season, Pretty Prairie’s Kayleigh Vogl has been doing whatever it takes to get her game to the next level in 2025. “I have been working out twice a week at The Nest in Cheney with a trainer doing weights and plyometrics,” Vogl said. “I have worked […]
Kingman’s Gabe Andersen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jeri’s Kitchen
By Blake Chadwick Kingman running back and linebacker Gabe Andersen made his mark last season, rushing 121 times for 797 yards, catching 13 passes for 100 yards, and finding the end zone 11 times. His production earned him Kingman’s Offensive MVP award, along with second-team all-league and honorable mention all-state recognition. That success didn’t come […]
Central Burden Volleyball – Team Spotlight – Presented by Martha McGee Farm Bureau Financial Services
By Matt Browning With four key pieces back this season, Central Burden volleyball coach Julie Konrade is optimistic that it will be a more successful season than 2024. “I expect us to be more competitive than last year,” Konrade said. “I expect us to have more wins than last season.” The Raiders were young last […]
Garden Plain’s Erin Smith – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by TCI Chem Wash, Midwest Fastener Corp, and Garden Plain Booster Club
Photo by Jessica Scheer By Matt Browning It has been three years since the Garden Plain volleyball program, a perennial power, has been to the state tournament. Senior Erin Smith, who was a second team all-league selection in 2024, is ready for that change. “Garden Plain used to be one of the programs you could […]
Bishop Carroll’s Ridge Trail – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning The fear Bishop Carroll football player Ridge Trail felt when he tore his ACL is one that he doesn’t want to feel again. “It was scary at first, when your leg and muscles don’t work like they are supposed to,” Trail said. “The sudden loss of strength in my thigh and balance […]
Rose Hill’s Brady Liebl – Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Blake Chadwick Rose Hill soccer has been right at the top of Class 4-1A for a while now. Last season, the Rockets thought that 2024 would be their year as they entered the state championship game with only one loss. For the Rockets, they would find themselves coming up short once again after a […]
Wichita Southeast football opens season at 3-1
By Joanna Chadwick There were signs that Wichita Southeast football would be a better team than the previous five seasons when the Buffaloes won a combined five games. *The big senior class that bought into coach Corby Milleson’s system as juniors. *The commitment in the weight room with attendance at 90% or better. *Strong practice […]
Friday’s high school football scores (Sept. 26)
By Blake Chadwick Kapaun and Wichita Northwest squared off in the heavyweight battle of unbeatens in Week 4 in the City League. Northwest started off the game with a 21-0 first quarter, setting the Grizzlies up for what looked to be the road to an easy win. Kapaun had other plans, as the Crusaders slowly […]