
Gardner Edgerton’s Charlee Latteman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Gladstone
By Angela Brunk At Gardner Edgerton High School, senior shortstop and utility standout Charlee Latteman is entering her final softball season with high expectations and

St. James Academy’s Dalton Ashley – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Lenexa
By Angela Brunk At St. James Academy, 11th grader Dalton Ashley is gearing up for an exciting 2026 baseball season. Known for his versatility, Ashley

Blue Valley’s Maria Portela – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Leawood
By Angela Brunk At Blue Valley High School, junior sprinter and jumper Maria Portela is entering the track and field season with big goals and

Blue Valley’s Amelia Hansen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Leawood
By Angela Brunk At Blue Valley High School, senior Amelia Hansen is entering her final track and field season with momentum, confidence, and ambitious goals.

Andover’s Jack Powell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick For most of his life, Jack Powell imagined himself playing tennis in college. The Andover High School senior spent years developing his

Andover’s Seth Benjamin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Coming off another strong season, senior golfer Seth Benjamin enters the year as one of the key leaders for Andover High School.

Marion’s Kadon Mercer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Spur Ridge
By Hayden Swope Kadon Mercer of Marion is eager to take on a leadership role and help guide a young team to success as the

McPherson’s Carter Bengston – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Peoples Bank and Trust
By Cooper Chadwick Junior middle infielder Carter Bengston is excited to see how McPherson’s new group of guys will compete this season. “We have a

Garden Plain’s Jaicey Stuhlsatz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Simply Hygiene
By Matt Browning Garden Plain senior volleyball and basketball player Jaicey Stuhlsatz chose to volunteer and host a hygiene drive at her high school because

Lyons’ Hendrix Starbuck – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tory Tipp Insurance & Partners
By Cooper Chadwick After placing sixth at state last year, Lyons senior Hendrix Starbuck is excited for his last year of high school track and

Marion’s Wyatt Soyez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by 56 Express Tire & Service
By Hayden Swope Marion’s Wyatt Soyez has been a two-time all-state track athlete, and is looking forward to seeing how his team comes together during

Sacred Heart’s Ben Marrs – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning Salina Sacred Heart golfer Ben Marrs isn’t one of those guys you will find grinding on the range hour after hour. Instead,












