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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Derby’s Aysia Fox – Wichita Area Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech

By Blake Chadwick Derby High School’s Aysia Fox has built her reputation as one of the most relentless defenders in Kansas. A junior guard for the Panthers, Fox’s energy and competitive nature make her a cornerstone for a Derby team that finished as the Class 6A state runner-up last season. “I feel like my biggest […]