Andover’s Molly Gaddis – Tennis Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz – Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Chasing a fourth state title in a row with the rest of the Andover trojans, senior Molly Gaddis is looking to lead the charge with her powerful shots and increased work ethic. Gaddis, who plays singles, has been putting in extra work during the offseason to prepare for this season and to […]
Andover’s Nicholas Workman – Soccer Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz – Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Being the best leader on the field isn’t new for Andover soccer player Nick Workman. The senior has been playing soccer for 15 years of his life and has been a key part of Andover soccer throughout his last four years and now as a captain, he is ready to do even […]
Wichita Northwest’s Ava Barker – Cross Country Spotlight – Presented by Fox and Associates
Wichita Northwest High junior cross country runner Ava Barker likes to keepmoving. Her family has moved several times. She has moved quickly through schooland will graduate after her junior year. She wants to move to Germany after shegraduates. And, of course, she loves to run. “I am a military child and just moved toKansas from […]
Wichita East’s Ruby Moore – Cross Country Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Wichita East High senior cross country runner Ruby Moore had a very successfuljunior season. She finished sixth at the City League (GWAL) meet, and she qualified forthe state meet, finishing 45th overall in Kansas 6A. Those accomplishments wereenough for her to be recognized as Second-Team All-Metro for the Wichita area. But Moore is not one […]
Wichita North’s Mia Hirsch – Cross Country Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Wichita North High junior Mia Hirsch, a cross-country runner for the RedHawks,isn’t about to wait until she is a senior to assert herself as a team leader. Hirsch, whoas an eighth grader won four medals at the city meet and then, as a freshman, placed13 th at State in the 800, has never been one […]
Belle Plaine’s Sawyer Ehrhart – Football Spotlight – Presented by SCCDAT
By Matt Browning At the time of him breaking his ankle, Belle Plaine’s Sawyer Ehrhart didn’t understand why that could happen to him. He felt empty without football. But that injury changed his whole high school experience. “I needed something else to fill my time,” Ehrhart said. “So I decided to join a club and […]
Northwest’s Kam Stubbs – Tennis Spotlight – Presented by Shari Lewis – Shelter Insurance
By Cooper ChadwickFinishing seventh at state last year in doubles, senior Kam Stubbs is looking to place higher this year with a new partner. Stubbs last year also finished with a 19-3 record, placing third in GWAL and 1st at regionals with her nowgraduated partner, Cayanna Sparks. Being one of the few returning players with […]
Andale’s Myah Rieger – Cheer Spotlight – Presented by Oliver’s Sports
By Matt Browning Andale cheerleader Myah Rieger has seen significant improvement in her team that her excitement level for the season is through the roof. “The thing that excites me the most for this season is the improvement of the whole team,” Rieger said. “We have already improved so much since this summer, and are […]
Wichita Classical’s Greer Kice – Tennis Spotlight – Presented by All Seasons
By Matt Browning Being a single tennis player means you’re responsible for everything and that can be quite daunting for Wichita Classical’s Greer Kice. “When you play singles you are out there all alone not knowing how long the matches will be and each opponent has a really different playing style,” Kice said. “That’s why […]
Augusta’s Elise Richardson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina
By Cooper Chadwick Being the number one at your school since freshman year is impressive in itself but is the least of Senior Elise RIchardson’s accomplishments throughout her high school career. Richardson, a senior at Augusta High school has an impressive rap sheet from just last year. She finished fifth at state with an […]