
Goddard’s Kolton McElwain – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by All Seasons Custom Apparel
By Hayden Swope Kolton McElwain of Goddard placed fifth at the state meet last season, and he’s ready to lead his young wrestling team this

Hutchinson Trinity’s Bentyn Chastain – Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Cooper Chadwick Hutchinson Trinity’s Bentyn Chastain was the captain and leader of a skilled 2025 football team. Chastain played H-back and outside linebacker and

Maize’s Alexa Davis – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kevin Shields State Farm
By Blake Chadwick Alexa Davis is a junior at Maize High School, but her cheer journey began long before high school. “I started competitive cheer

YMCA for All – Tim Peintner – Presented by YMCA
By Matt Browning Since 2018, Tim Peintner has been volunteering at the YMCA and is now coaching four of his five children. From tee ball

Campus’ Kenzie Lever – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Haysville School District
By Hayden Swope Kenzie Lever of Campus is looking forward to her final season with a team she has grown up alongside, cherishing the bonds

Andover’s Megan Evans – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope Megan Evans of Andover has had quite the cheer career, and she’s hoping to finish out even stronger. “This past football season

Lyons’ Kennedy Grizzle – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Salina Regional Sports Medicine
By Angela Brunk Kennedy Grizzle is a senior at Lyons High School and a leader both on and off the wrestling mat. Competing in the

Bishop Carroll’s Macy Wetta – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Simply Hygiene
By Matt Browning Bishop Carroll senior Macy Wetta’s has two proud moments throughout her time in high school. Both have contributed to her growth, but

McPherson’s Cheer Squad – Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Hayden Swope The loud roundhouses, playful chants, and upbeat energy at football and basketball games does not come from nowhere. There on the sidelines

South East of Saline’s Tiernan Ptacek – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina
By Blake Chadwick Tiernan Ptacek has grown up around basketball, and now, as a junior at Southeast of Saline, he’s applying that lifelong experience to

Smoky Valley’s Kristian Ryan – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Galen Shields State Farm
By Hayden Swope Kristian Ryan of Smoky Valley is excited to build strong connections both on and off the court this season, and put his

Ell-Saline’s Grace Heil – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Spencer Cleaning
Photo cred Diane Dowell By Blake Chadwick Grace Heil has been a leader for Ell-Saline High School cheer since she joined the team as a












