Wichita West’s Jade Plank – Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita

By Ken Hansard  Jade Plank, a junior wrestler for Wichita West High School, like many others who engage in the sport, comes from a wrestling family, “My love for wrestling comes from my dad and my siblings. My dad is really big on wrestling, and he would take me to my brothers’ and sisters’ tournaments […]

Wichita Heights’ Thatcher Schmitz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita

By Ken Hansard  Thatcher Schmitz, a senior who swims the 100 backstroke and 100 freestyle for Wichita Heights High School, began swimming as a youngster after watching his older sister excel in the sport.  He grew to love it, and he is now our VYPE poll winner in swimming.  Schmitz is a two-time First-Team All-City […]