
Pittsburg’s Sophia Hertrich – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Matt Robertson State Farm
By Ken Hansard Senior shooting guard Sophia Hertrich has embraced every moment of her final basketball season with the Pittsburg Purple Dragons. Hertrich entered

Hugoton’s Vaelynn Cox – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Ken Hansard Vaelynn Cox, a senior at Hugoton High, is preparing for her final track season with the Eagles and hopes to turn

Frontenac’s Reece Franklin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Bekah Harlan Shelter Insurance
By Ken Hansard Reece Franklin, a sophomore at Frontenac High, is quickly establishing herself as one of the most versatile track and field athletes in

Buhler’s Max Harmony – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Ken Hansard Max Harmony, a senior at Buhler High School, has built a reputation as a hardworking multi-sport athlete who embraces leadership, competition,

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

Chanute’s Mylee Miller – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rowdy Kyser Shelter Insurance
By Ken Hansard As a junior catcher for the Chanute Blue Comets, Mylee Miller is ready to embrace a bigger role in Southeast Kansas

Bennington’s Isaiah Garrett – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Salina Tech
Photo by Megan Casper-Rose By Angela Brunk For Isaiah Garrett, this season at Bennington High School is about making the most of every final moment.

Goodland’s Kaleb Williams – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by WSU Tech
By Ken Hansard Kaleb Williams, junior outfielder and pitcher for the Goodland Cowboys, had a banner year in 2025. As a sophomore, Williams led

Bishop Ward’s Salvador Dominguez Jr – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Gladstone
By Angela Brunk Senior Salvador Dominguez Jr is ready to make his final season at Bishop Ward High School one to remember. The senior left

Valley Center’s Zane Devereaux – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rikki Casey Shelter Insurance
By Angela Brunk Zane Devereaux is a senior at Valley Center High School who has built his game and his mindset around dedication, teamwork, and a genuine

Augusta’s Aurora Richardson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Cindy Waggoner State Farm
By Cooper Chadwick With the goal to continuously get better senior Aurora Richardson is excited for her last year with her cheer team. Richardson, a

Maize’s Kaydence Venneman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning Maize cheerleader Kaydence Venneman thinks every school’s cheer squads play a vital part in the gameday experience. “I think having a quality












