Wichita Northwest’s Liliana Hernandez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shari Lewis Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope Wichita Northwest’s Liliana Hernandez has always had a love for soccer, and after years of playing goalie, her high school career has come to an end. “I’ve been playing soccer since I was five years old, about 13 years now,” Hernandez said. “I’ve been a goalkeeper since I was around nine, and […]
Maize South’s Laken Matthews – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
Maize South golfer Laken Matthews took second at the 2024 5A State Tournament and has proven to once again be one of the most dynamic golfers in the state in 2025. Twice this season Matthews has shot scores under 70. While Matthews has struggled with consistency, his coaches and teammates have had his back as […]
Bishop Carroll’s Brooke Martin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Old Chicago
By Cooper Chadwick After committing to run track and cross country at Rogers State University next fall, senior Brooke Martin is thankful for her opportunity to run at the next level. “I remind myself that there are so many people who want to be able to run and it reminds me how blessed I am […]
Halstead’s Breeson Bigley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by All Seasons Custom Apparel
By Matt Browning Halstead’s Breeson Bigley had one major goal he wanted to accomplish this track season and once the Cheney meet concluded, he was able to cross that goal off his list. “One thing I have wanted to accomplish since I’ve been in high school is beating the 400 meter record,” Bigley said. “I finally did at […]
YMCA Yi Belong Santiago Morales – Presented by YMCA
By Matt Browning For four years, Santiago Morales has been coaching soccer at the YMCA. But that has also led to a new opportunity in the coaching realm. “I’m also a coach at Stryker (soccer complex), too,” Morales said. It has been a process for Morales to better understand the sport of soccer, but he […]
Halstead Baseball and Softball – Fields of the Month – Presented by Hellas Construction
By Matt Browning The Halstead School District was in need of upgrading its baseball and softball facilities and there was only one company for the job. “Hellas helped design and build both baseball and softball fields from the ground up,” said Halstead athletic director Nick Barnes. Hellas offered the whole package for Halstead and it was so much […]
Campus’ William Groh – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Haysville School USD 261
By Matt Browning Campus track athlete William Groh had a shift in his thought process on how to improve throughout his races in the 1600. “Something I’ve wanted to accomplish individually this season is to get my 1600 time down by competing more with other runners,” Groh said. “In previous years, I’ve gotten too tied up […]
Andover’s Mari Griffin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Winning is one thing that Andover senior Mari Griffin will always do. Ever since she was five years old and started swimming, the senior has won at a very high level. “Mari Griffin is the kind of athlete every team hopes to have, not just because she wins, but because of the […]
Andover’s Luke Farley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Up until eighth grade, Andover senior Luke Farley played baseball in the spring. All that changed though when he underwent elbow surgery, ultimately leading him to take up golf as a junior. “Luke is an amazing multi-sport athlete,” head coach Ryan Harshaw said. “He is a hard worker and someone who puts […]
Oxford’s Samuel Wheeler – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by SCCDAT
By Matt Browning Oxford’s Samuel Wheeler, who is in his first year with the SCCDAT organization, understands how important his role in SCCDAT is. It’s one that could be saving a life. I feel like SCCDAT has benefited me by helping be able to better reach out to kids who are not doing well mentally,” […]