Basehor-Linwood’s Kinley Christopher – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
By Joanna Chadwick The role that Kinley Christopher needed to take on for Basehor-Linwood was clear from the start of the season – she had to be a leader. “Since there are no seniors this year, the other juniors and I have been stepping up and taking that role,” she said. “Personally, I have worked […]
Wichita Northwest’s Coaches Megan and Zachary Schuman – Coaches of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Ken Hansard For Wichita Northwest Cheer coaches Megan and Zachary Schuman, coaching cheer has been, quite literally, a labor of love. Both have spent the past 10 years coaching for the Grizzlies. Both have over 25 years of experience coaching cheerleading. Both coached All-Star cheer for many years, and Zach additionally has coached cheer at […]
Wichita Northwest’s Audrie Thomas – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by WSU Tech
By Ken Hansard As a freshman, Northwest bowler Audrie Thomas placed 1st at the 2024 GWAL League Tournament. She rolled the Ceremonial Ball at 6A State for high series (693). Additionally, her team placed fourth at the 20224 6A State competition. Even with all of that, Thomas has found a way to up her game […]
Central Plains’ Marilyn Soeken – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
By Joanna Chadwick When asked about the season, Central Plains’ Marilyn Soeken is quick to pass praise to her teammates. “(It’s) the teamwork (that) me and my team have,” she said. “We are all like family, and it isn’t a one-person show. Everyone is out there scoring.” But give coach Pat Stiles a chance to […]
La Crosse’s Lee Holopirek – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Losing four starters last year doesn’t faze junior point guard Lee Holopirek who is coming off a breakout sophomore season. Last year Holopirek averaged 14.2 ppg, three deflections per game and three assists per game. While shooting 44 percent from three. Holopirek has carried that through to this season and is looking […]
Tonganoxie’s Lachlan McRae – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick After overcoming various injuries over the summer, Junior Lachlan McRae is making every game count this season with the Chieftains. This summer McRae broke the fifth metatarsal in his foot and broke his nose, even though it was a little bit of a setback, McRae did not let that stop any of […]