Team to Watch – Class 4A – Wellington Crusaders – Presented by Salina Tech
League: AVCTL DIV BOYS Head Coach: Joe Newman, 7th season Last five seasons: 2020: 6-15 2021: 6-13 2022: 6-15 2023: 15-8 2024: 13-9 Key returning players: Carter Burnett, 6-4, sr., G; Brody Weir, 6-3, sr., F; Dusty Bannister, 6-1, sr., G Coach Newman says: “We have an experienced group. With our length and size we […]
Speedway Village Fieldhouse – Field of the Month – Presented by Hellas Construction
By Matt Browning Hellas Construction recently installed Matrix Helix synthetic turf at the Speedway Village Fieldhouse in Lincoln, Nebraska. “The old artificial turf was tired and approaching dangerous for athletes,” said Sara Martin, Speedway Village Executive Project Developer. “We needed better and knew the technology of artificial turf production and install had significantly evolved over the last […]
Clearwater’s Camryn Carlson – SAFE Spotlight – Presented by KTRSO
By Matt Browning Clearwater’s Camryn Carlson knows how important her role is as a member of SAFE. “The perks of being is SAFE is being able to have a voice to influence safe driving around our school and community,” Carlson said. “It has benefited me by being a role model for our school for underclassmen to […]
Flinthills’ Jake Hunter – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Marsh Flying Services
By Cooper Chadwick Leadership is one of the main qualities that Head coach Mike Hunter said makes junior Jake Hunter not just a good basketball player, but an even better person. “I’ve had the privilege of working with many talented athletes. Jake stands out for his leadership,” Mike Hunter said. “His work ethic is truly […]
Oxford’s Yasmin Gardea – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Ken Gooch – Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Senior Yasmin Gardea is excited to play her final year of high school basketball and is even more excited to play under Oxford’s new head girls coach, Shawn Burkes. Burkes has been paying attention to Gardea and is very excited to coach an athlete as good as her. ”Watching her, she is […]
South Haven’s Aubrey Pond – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by SCCDAT
By Matt Browning The process for South Haven’s Aubrey Pond to get into SCCDAT was a simple one. “I became a part of SCCDAT two years ago,” Pond said. “I had heard my friends talking about it and thought it was a great opportunity for me to get involved.” There are a variety of activities and initiatives […]
Sedgwick’s Gary Squires – Coach Spotlight – Presented by Emerson Biggins
By Blake Chadwick Two-time Wichita City League coach of the year, Gary Squires, will be back on the sidelines this year. This time it will be for the Sedgwick Cardinals. Squires has an extensive 34-year coaching career, with 26 years of experience at various institutions. He began as a graduate assistant at Newman University, where […]
Berean Academy’s Fionna Morgan – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by 7M Excavating
By Blake Chadwick Fiona Morgan of Berean Academy was a promising rising star for the Warriors last season until a knee injury cut her season short. Ever since, the junior has been working relentlessly to get back. “I have been focusing on improving my strength and basketball skills so that I can start this new […]
Bluestem’s Tinley Lovesee – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Lovesee’s Pizza
By Blake Chadwick After a 12-10 finish, the Bluestem Lions will be looking forward to a lot better season this year. The Lions bring back senior Tinley Lovesee, who will be looking to build off of her junior year where she averaged 15 points per game and eight rebounds while being named to the all-league, […]
Conway Springs’ Eli Howard – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Gambino’s Pizza
By Blake Chadwick Conway Springs’ senior guard, Eli Howard has been a varsity starter since his sophomore year and was a part of the first team to make the state tournament in 12 years last season. “Eli has really helped us stretch the floor and made it easier for those around him to be able […]