Maize Eagles – Football Preview – Presented by Visit Wichita
After posting a 10-1 record and capturing the Ark Valley Chisholm Trail Division I championship with a perfect 6-0 league mark in 2025, Maize enters the 2026 season with another experienced group determined to make a deeper postseason run. The Eagles return 23 letter winners, including 11 starters, and head coach Gary Guzman believes an […]
2027 USA Boccia National Championship Coming to Wichita – Presented by Visit Wichita
Announcement strengthens Wichita’s reputation as Best Sports-Event Host City, adds to growing reputation as a premier adaptive sports destination Wichita, Kan. (July 29, 2026) – Visit Wichita and USA Boccia today announced Wichita has been selected to host the 2027 USA Boccia National Championship, bringing the nation’s top boccia athletes to Century II Performing Arts & Convention […]
The Basketball Tournament (TBT) returns to Wichita – Presented by Visit Wichita
The Basketball Tournament (TBT) returns to Wichita beginning Monday, July 20, bringing the defending champion AfterShocks back to Charles Koch Arena as they begin their quest to repeat as tournament champions. Games will also be played in Wichita on July 23 and July 24, if necessary. Before opening tipoff on July 20, Wichita State will unveil […]
2026 US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup – Presented by Visit Wichita
Wichita will welcome thousands of athletes, coaches and family members this week as the 2026 US Youth Soccer National Presidents Cup returns to SCHEELS Stryker Sports Complex. Competition takes place Tuesday, July 7 through Saturday, July 11, and is free and open to the public. This year’s tournament marks the beginning of a historic three-year run, as […]
Cheney Softball – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
After entering the season with only four returning starters, the Cheney Cardinals softball were not entirely sure how quickly things would come together. What followed, however, was a season that exceeded expectations and turned into one defined by chemistry, resilience and belief. “This team really likes to be around each other on a daily basis,” Cheney […]
May/June 2026 South Central Kansas Magazine
Wichita Heights’ Zoe Wallace – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Cooper Chadwick Center fielder and senior Zoe Wallace plays a key leadership role for Wichita Heights. “This season I am excited to develop my skills and show up for my team by breaking bad habits and teaching my fellow teammates how to throw properly. I am also excited to go through this last high […]
Bishop Carroll’s Max Farber – Golf Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning Bishop Carroll golfer Max Farber recently completed an offseason training program that is unusual for the sport. The senior, who is committed to Washburn, finished in a tie for sixth at last season’s 5A Golf Tournament. “I am currently coming off about 18 weeks of marathon training which I really feel like […]
Visit Wichita Lands 2026 YONEX U.S. Junior National Championships, Marking First USA Badminton National Event in Kansas
Photo Credit: USA Badminton Media Contact: Jemelle Holopirek, Director of Public Relations: 316.660.6319, [email protected] Wichita, Kan. (March 26, 2026) – For the first time in history, a USA Badminton national championship event will be hosted in Kansas. Visit Wichita, in partnership with Wichita’s Edge Sports Complex, will host the USA Badminton 2026 YONEX U.S. Junior National Championships. […]
Wichita East’s Kaitlyn Ly – Swim Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning Wichita East’s Kaitlyn Ly was one of the top swimmers in the City League last season. She was the 100 breaststroke champion and also took second in the 200 individual medley. “I am most excited to be with both my returning and new teammates this season,” Ly said. “Additionally, I am excited […]