Andale’s Billie Jo Chaffin – Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Hayden Swope As the new season approaches, Andale’s Billie Jo Chaffin is entering with key elements she hopes will shape a strong year ahead. Chaffin was a second team all-league bowler for Andale last season. “I am preparing for the season by practicing as much as I can without wearing myself out,” Chaffin said. […]
Wichita Southeast’s Maddox Siharath – Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning Last season, Wichita Southeast bowler Maddox Siharath finished seventh at the 6A Tournament and he is hungry to get back there again. “What excites me most this season is the chance to get back to the biggest stage: state,” Siharath said. “That’s the goal everything I’ve trained for points toward. Every hour, […]
Andale’s Gage Cooper – Poll Winner – Presented by Salina Tech
Photo Credits: Flex Whalen By Matt Browning Andale diver Gage Cooper is back as a defending state champion, as well as a two-time league champion. More than any finish Cooper places this season, he is most curious to see how much better he is. Whether that means first place trophies or simple fundamental improvement, Cooper […]
Andover’s Blake Royse – Poll Winner – Presented by Salina Tech
By Matt Browning At last season’s Class 5-1A Tournament, Andover’s Blake Royse took second in the 500 freestyle and fifth in the 200 freestyle. Improving in both of those events is Royse’s primary focus for his upcoming season. This season, I’m most excited to see how much progress I can make in the 200 and […]
Wellington’s Maddie Fullerton – Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Cooper Chadwick After breaking her collarbone in the state third place match, junior Maddie Fullerton is back and excited for her first year as an upperclassmen. “Sadly I didn’t get to wrestle much over the summer. As soon as I got cleared I was in the wrestling room six days a week and lifting […]
Buhler’s Luke Kerns – Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Blake Chadwick Buhler senior Luke Kerns is entering his senior season with the Crusader wrestling program in the 165-pound weight class with one goal in mind: to win a state championship. The senior is known for his hard work, determination, and relentless drive to win. Kerns has spent 12 years on the mat honing […]
Wichita Northwest’s Phillip Bowers – Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Blake Chadwick Wichita Northwest junior wrestler Phillip Bowers has become one of the city’s most respected and well-rounded athletes. Competing at 165 pounds, Bowers returns this season with championship expectations and the work ethic to back them up. “My biggest strength, far and away, is wrestling on top,” Bowers said. “Last year, I earned […]
VOTE NOW! Which Wichita Area Small School Should We Feature? Presented by Visit Wichita (Poll ends 1/14)
The cheer season is still ongoing! Be sure to vote in the Wichita Area Small School Cheer Squad poll. Voting ends at 10:00 pm on Wednesday, January 14th. DISCLAIMER 1: If voting exceeds an extraordinary amount in a small period of time, your IP address may be subject to a “cooling off period.” Rest assured, […]
VOTE NOW! Which Wichita Area Large School Cheer Squad Should We Feature? Presented by Visit Wichita (Poll ends 1/14)
The cheer season is still ongoing! Be sure to vote in the Wichita Area Large School Cheer Squad poll. Voting ends at 10:00 pm on Wednesday, January 14th. DISCLAIMER 1: If voting exceeds an extraordinary amount in a small period of time, your IP address may be subject to a “cooling off period.” Rest assured, […]
Hesston’s Drew Bartell – Wichita Area Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Blake Chadwick Coming off a Class 3A state championship, Hesston junior forward Drew Bartell is ready to help lead the Swathers in their pursuit of back-to-back titles. A key contributor in last year’s title run, Bartell averaged 8.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game while shooting an impressive 58.5 percent from the […]