Wichita East’s Damarie Martin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Orthopedics
By Blake Chadwick For Wichita East senior Damarie Martin wrestling is something fairly new to him as he only just started wrestling when he entered high school as a freshman. Martin has wrestled in the 106-pound weight class his whole career and has been a two-time city league champion and a third-place finisher in class […]
Newton’s Lucas Kauffman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
By Blake Chadwick Newton senior wrestler Lucas Kaufman has been a force throughout his whole high school career compiling a 131-21 record. The senior has two second-place finishes at state and one state championship, which he won in 2023. “Lucas is a hard-working kid that looks to improve every day,” head coach Tommy Edgmon said. […]
VYPE Kansas Mid-Season Boys Basketball – Players to Watch – Sponsored by Shelter Insurance
Alec Grill, Maize “Alec is a senior and a two-year starter for our varsity team. He has worked hard to become one of the best point guards in our league (AVCTL I). A young man who works hard every single day in practice and gives his best in every single drill and every single sprint […]
Friday’s high school basketball scores, stats and recaps (Feb. 7)
If I’m missing a score, stat or key play and recap, email me at [email protected]. By Joanna Chadwick Boys Andover 68, Salina Central 41 — Josh Kim and Walker McClellan each hit three three-pointers and each scored 17 for Andover. Will Baker had 11 points. Kaden Snyder scored 17 to lead Salina Central. Augusta 59, […]
Wichita West’s Jade Plank – Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Ken Hansard Jade Plank, a junior wrestler for Wichita West High School, like many others who engage in the sport, comes from a wrestling family, “My love for wrestling comes from my dad and my siblings. My dad is really big on wrestling, and he would take me to my brothers’ and sisters’ tournaments […]
Wichita Heights’ Thatcher Schmitz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Ken Hansard Thatcher Schmitz, a senior who swims the 100 backstroke and 100 freestyle for Wichita Heights High School, began swimming as a youngster after watching his older sister excel in the sport. He grew to love it, and he is now our VYPE poll winner in swimming. Schmitz is a two-time First-Team All-City […]
Bishop Carroll’s Anne and Rose Timmermeyer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Old Chicago
By Hayden Swope Whether Bishop Carroll’s sister duo of Anne and Rose Timmermeyer are playing by themselves or doubles, they always have each other’s backs, building their bond throughout the season. Anne placed eighth at the 5A state bowling tournament, and won the Scotch Doubles Tournament of 2024. Rose helped win the Scotch Doubles Tournament […]
Rose Hill’s Johnny Leck – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by All Seasons Custom Apparel
By Matt Browning Rose Hill’s Johnny Leck has had an incredible past year. He won the 4A state wrestling championship at 132 pounds, while the Rockets won the team title. Leck then led the Rockets’ soccer team to a runner-up finish at the state tournament, including the upset of Bishop Miege in the semifinals. Being […]
Yi-Belong Spotlight – Keeleigh Bolan – Presented by YMCA
By Matt Browning YMCA volleyball coach Keeleigh Bolan played volleyball year-round until she graduated from high school then decided to not pursue it in college. That was choice she regretted. When she found the opportunity to coach, she jumped right in. “The YMCA was looking for club coaches for the upcoming club season so I […]
Nebraska Football – Field of the Month – Presented by Hellas Construction
By Matt Browning The University of Nebraska’s football program used Hellas Construction to overhaul their indoor practice facility. The scope of work for this project was removal of old turf, regrade base, install cush drain system, and Matrix Helix turf. This is the first portion of a three field project. The outdoor fields will be […]