Conway Springs’ Caleb Newell – Defensive Lineman Poll Winner – Presented by Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick When you win a lot, like Conway Springs, you always have guys that step up and make plays. One of those players is junior Caleb Newell. Last season, the junior finished with seven sacks, 54 tackles and 14 TFLs. “Caleb has played various positions and will be moved to LB this Fall,” […]
Yi Belong Brandon McVey – Presented by YMCA
By Matt Browning Brandon McVey has been volunteering at the YMCA since his son, Gavin, was three years old. Gavin is now almost 10.5 and McVey is still going strong as a volunteer coach. “I currently coach a competitive 10U softball team, YMCA football, assist with a competitive basketball team and coach a YMCA basketball […]
Blue Dragon Spotlight – L.T. Robinson – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning The history and prestige is what led Wichita East’s L.T. Robinson to choose Hutchinson Community College to play football. Year after year, the Blue Dragons produce some of the best junior college players in the nation. “They have produced so many players year in and year out that are currently at the […]
Cunningham’s Skyler Thimesch – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kingman Healthcare Center
By Cooper Chadwick Senior Skyler Thimesch plays running back and defensive line for the Cunningham Wildcats and he is excited to play his final season with the team he has known all four years. “My class and I have been through a lot over the years, and I’m excited to see the growth we can […]
Cunningham’s Stephen Kerschen – Linebacker Poll Winner – Presented by Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Now an upperclassman for Cunningham, junior Stephen Kerschen is ready to be a force on the offensive and defensive side of things for the Wildcats. “Now with more confidence and more experience, I am excited to truly show everyone what I can do on the field. With weak leadership last year, I’m […]
Oxford’s Tyler Brown – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Ken Gooch Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick After helping Oxford finish 7-3 last year, junior Tyler Brown wants to focus on fine tuning his leadership skills so he can help lead his team to a league title. Brown plays tight end and defensive tackle for the Wildcats. He has spent the offseason working with the new players on his […]
Argonia-Attica’s Carson Vineyard – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina
By Cooper Chadwick Argonia-Attica senior Carson Vineyard is a standout athlete for the Titans, and the one thing his head coach attributes that to is his effort. “Carson is a hard worker in the weightroom and on the field and court. He is a three to four sport athlete that excels in football, basketball, baseball […]
Fairfield’s Brodie Snodgrass – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Irsik & Doll Feed Services, Inc.
By Hayden Swope Brodie Snodgrass is involved in numerous things at Fairfield including football, basketball, powerlifting, tennis, and much more. Staying in shape over the offseason isn’t hard for Snodgrass, as you can find him preparing for multiple sports. “This summer I’ve been hitting weights, football camps, basketball tournaments and staying active,” Snodgrass said. “I […]
Conway Springs’ Logan Osner – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Osner Body and Paint Inc
By Blake Chadwick Winning one state championship is hard, but winning two back-to-back is even harder. Now, after winning those two, the Conway Springs Cardinals have a huge target on their backs as they are on the quest for three in a row. Senior quarterback, running back, and safety Logan Osner is one of the […]
Augusta’s Brecken Albert – Receiver Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Hayden Swope Brecken Albert was one of Augusta’s key weapons on offense last season, and he plans to make just as much of a difference this season as he did last, and that includes stepping up in a leadership role. “Me and the team have been preparing for the season by putting ourselves against […]