Wichita Heights’ Heaven Gilbert:KTA “Driving Change” Athlete Spotlight
By Blake Chadwick Wichita Heights’s Heaven Gilbert is one of the best players in the area for the class of 2025. Gilbert helped lead the Falcons to a 22-3 season a year ago and is coming back for a vengeance. “My team goals are to win state for women’s basketball, create a sisterhood, and to […]
Campus’ Addy Wood – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Rachel Janes – Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Addison Wood, a junior at Campus High School, has been dedicated to basketball since her early days at the Haysville Activity Center, starting as early as second grade. Now an upperclassman, she has a unique opportunity to bring her experience and enthusiasm to the Campus Colts program. With her leadership and determination, […]
Campus’ Landon Brown – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by USD 261 Haysville Schools
The Campus Colts aim to build on last season’s success, even after the departure of key players Kaason Thomas and Andrell Burton, who are now continuing their athletic careers at Coffeyville and South Dakota State. Losing two top-tier talents is never easy, but the Colts remain focused on a return to the statetournament. One senior […]
Derby’s Jack Ulwelling – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Damm Wellness Clinic
By Joanna Chadwick Put the basketball in Derby senior Jack Ulwelling’s hands and he’s going to find a way to score. That could mean he’ll spot up for a three or drive the lane against the much taller, much bulkier players to get the layup. Sometimes that means he ends up on the floor – […]
Derby’s Macayla Askew – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Todd Benway – State Farm
By Joanna Chadwick Every year there are students who move into and out of Derby because their parents are part of the military and McConnell Air Force Base is just up the road That also means rosters can change frequently due to military movement – sometimes a special player moves on and other times, a […]
2024-2025 Wichita Northwest Grizzlies Basketball Preview – Presented by Dean Jones – State Farm
WICHITA NORTHWEST GRIZZLIES League: GWAL BOYS Head Coach: Andy Hill, 7th season Last five seasons: 2020: 8-13 2021: 14-8 2022: 14-7 2023: 13-9 2024: 18-7 Key returning players: Eli Benning, 6-1 sr., G; Darian Hammond, 6-0, jr., G; River Peters, 6-3, sr., G; DJ Brown, 6-5, sr., G; Coach Hill says: “This team has a […]
2024-2025 Wichita North Redhawks Basketball Preview – Presented by Terry Johnson – State Farm
WICHITA NORTH REDHAWKS League: GWAL BOYS Head Coach: Michael Bailey, 4th season Last five seasons: 2020: 2-19 2021: 2-19 2022: 3-18 2023: 2-19 2024: 1-19 Key returning players: Camarion Thomas, 6-0, sr., G; Ivan Treto, 6-5, sr., F; Adrian Butler, 6-1, sr., G; Coach Bailey says: “We are a program looking to change its culture and get […]
2024-2024 Maize Eagles Basketball Preview – Presented by Kevin Shields – State Farm
MAIZE EAGLES League: AVCTL-1 BOYS Head Coach: Chris Grill, 16th season Last five seasons: 2020: 12-9 2021: 23-2 2022: 18-6 2023: 10-11 2024: 13-9 Key returning players: Brayden Myovela, 6-3, jr., G; Alec Grill, 6-0, sr., G; Alan Hanna, 6-5, sr., G; Coach Grill says: “Our team goals are to take the next step and […]
2024-2025 Wichita Heights Basketball Preview – Presented by Cindy Waggoner – State Farm
WICHITA HEIGHTS FALCONS League: GWAL BOYS Head Coach: Joe Auer, 30th season Last season’s record: 23-2 Last five seasons: 2020: 8-13 2021: 15-8 2022: 23-2 2023: 22-3 2024: 23-2 Key returning players: Chase Robinson, 6-4, sr., G; Amalachi Wilkins, 6-8, sr., G; Aven Mboule, 6-0, sr., G; Jalihn Timmons, 6-1, jr., G; K’mari Holt, 6-1, […]
Class 1A State Football Championship Recap – Presented by Visit Wichita
Since 1998, the Conway Springs Cardinals have lived by the motto “Tradition Never Graduates.” That philosophy has fueled a legacy of dominance, with nine state championships and an impressive 286-44 record since adopting the mantra. This season was no exception. Fresh off last year’s state championship, the Cardinals entered the 2023 state title game riding […]