Andover’s Kristina Figy – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning No matter the sport, mistakes are going to happen. But how an athlete responds to those mistakes is crucial. Andover bowler Kristina Figy is making that her primary focus this season. “I want to work on not being so hard on myself,” Figy said. “I want to enjoy this season since it’s my last. […]
Andover’s Clark Young – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope Andover’s Clark Young is ready to enter the new season with energy and purpose, and a focus on elevating both himself and his teammates for the long road ahead. “Preparation for the season for me is trying to get my friends and the team as excited about it as possible so the […]
Central Burden’s Aubrey Miller – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning There is no questioning the ability of Central-Burden wrestler Aubrey Miller. She went 34-4 last season and finished fifth at the 3-1A Tournament. She is currently ranked third in the preseason rankings by the KWCA. But in order to become a better wrestler, there were things Miller had to improve on. “One […]
Wichita Northwest’s Phillip Bowers – Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Blake Chadwick Wichita Northwest junior wrestler Phillip Bowers has become one of the city’s most respected and well-rounded athletes. Competing at 165 pounds, Bowers returns this season with championship expectations and the work ethic to back them up. “My biggest strength, far and away, is wrestling on top,” Bowers said. “Last year, I earned […]
Circle’s Keaton Bally – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kathy Richard-Koenigsman State Farm
By Blake Chadwick Circle senior Keaton Bally heads into his second year of bowling with a mindset that has become his biggest strength. For Bally, everything revolves around staying calm, forgetting the lows, and performing at his best, even after making mistakes. Whether he is practicing or competing at tournaments, his focus stays the same: […]
Maize South’s Gavin Munoz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Gavin Munoz, a senior wrestler at 120 pounds and captain for the Maize South Mavericks, has qualified for the KSHSAA state championships each year so far. Moving on to state is an exciting prospect for any competitor, and in his final season as a Maverick, Munoz is hoping for just a […]
Saturday’s high school basketball scores (Jan. 10, 2026)
By Joanna Chadwick Boys scores Goddard 49, Wichita North 30 Kapaun 58, Andover 42 — Andover took a 15-13 lead on Brendan Eilert’s three-pointer two minutes into the second quarter, but Kapaun responded with an 11-0 run in which Rocco Keller scored six points and Jude Porter scored five. Kapaun led 26-19 at the half […]
Friday’s Wichita-area high school basketball scores (Jan. 9, 2026)
By Joanna Chadwick Boys Arkansas City 77, Newton 66 Augusta 58, Circle 42 — Owen Roberts scored 12 and Brody Chappell 11 for Augusta. Paxton Hall scored 11 for Circle, hitting three-pointers. Buhler 62, Winfield 47 — Isaiah Heredia, Jacob Miller and Luke Holmberg each scored 13 for Buhler. Chaparral 59, Conway Springs 53 — […]
Circle’s Lauren Swilley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kathy Richard-Koenigsman State Farm
By Hayden Swope Coming off a minor injury, Lauren Swilley of Circle has been easing back into basketball while preparing to take on a leadership role. “I had a nagging knee injury from volleyball, so I’m taking a couple of weeks to heal my body for the season,” Swilley said. “Mentally, we have spent the […]
Augusta’s Ragan Pfeifer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Cindy Waggoner State Farm
By Hayden Swope Ragan Pfeifer of Augusta has a lot to look forward to this season, including who she gets to take the court with one last time. “My sister didn’t play with me last year, but for our senior year she decided to play so I’m really excited to play with her again,” Pfeifer […]