Hutchinson’s Kohlbie Craft – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope Hutchinson’s Kohlbie Craft is excited about the potential of her team and what it can accomplish this season. “I’m excited about the group of girls we have this year and I think we could have a great season,” Craft said. During the offseason, Craft stayed active by playing with her club team […]
Hutchinson’s Brooke Hogan – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Clinic
By Blake Chadwick A senior’s goals are to always leave the program better than they found it, and of course win a state championship. Hutchinson softball senior Brooke Hogan is no different. Hogan is more than ready to continue to step up her leadership role as she knows just how integral it will be to […]
Kingman’s Parker Beam – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jon Wollen State Farm
By Hayden Swope Kingman’s Parker Beam is most excited to take the field with friends while chasing team success. Beam was a second team all-league athlete last season. “I’m excited about getting tan but mostly being able to play with all my friends and hopefully going to state,” Beam said. During the offseason, Beam stayed […]
Clearwater’s Taylor Nielson – Softball Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning The 2025 Clearwater softball team finished fourth at the 4A Tournament and ended the season with a 25-6 record. Returning first team all-league outfielder Taylor Nielson is looking forward to seeing what the Indians have in store this year. “I am excited to see how far our team will go this year […]
Eisenhower’s Elleigh Tarpley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Ken Hansard As the Eisenhower Tigers prepare for another softball season, senior catcher and third baseman Elleigh Tarpley is ready to lead the way. A veteran presence behind the plate, Tarpley enters her final high school season determined to leave a lasting mark on the program while helping guide a new generation of […]
Derby’s Ashlyn Hamilton – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Senior pitcher Ashlyn Hamilton is ready to take the field for her final season at Derby High School. As a 12th grader, Hamilton is looking forward to competing alongside her teammates and building on the progress they made a year ago. “I’m most excited about competing with my teammates again and seeing […]
Maize’s Grace Swart – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Senior Grace Swart of Maize High School is heading into her final high school softball season. A key contributor to the Eagles since her freshman year, Swart has spent four seasons on the varsity roster and is looking to make the most of her final opportunity to compete alongside her teammates. Swart […]
Wichita Northwest’s Lillian Hoffman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Wichita Northwest senior Lillian Hoffman is embracing every moment of her final high school softball season as a leader for the Grizzlies. A pitcher and utility player, Hoffman enters the year focused on growth, consistency, and making the most of her last opportunity to compete with her teammates. “I’m trying to […]
Andover Central’s Ailie Tabor – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Senior Ailie Tabor is preparing for a meaningful final season with the Andover Central Jaguars softball team, bringing experience, leadership, and determination to the field. Tabor is set to play a key role for the Jags this season as a third baseman and outfielder. As the team’s only senior, Tabor understands […]
Derby’s Olivia Parra – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
By Ken Hansard Olivia Parra, a senior outfielder for the Derby Panthers, was recognized by the league’s coaches last season for her contributions and was awarded First-Team All-AVCTL (Division I) as a Designated Player. An untimely injury prevented Parra from playing with the Panthers at state as a junior. Now, as a senior, she […]