YMCA Yi Belong Patrick Charlsen – Presented by YMCA
By Matt Browning All it took was his daughter asking to play basketball when Patrick Charlsen became interested in coaching at YMCA. “I was more than willing to jump in and coach,” Charlsen said. “I didn’t realize how much fun I would have doing it and how much I would learn about myself as well.” In […]
Andover’s Amanda Stumpe – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope Andover’s Amanda Stumpe spent all offseason finding fun and effective ways to stay active, all in preparation for the quick-paced season ahead. “In addition to summer conditioning led by my cross country coach, I prepared for the season by exercising every day, including yoga, bike rides, lifting, and, of course, runs,” Stumpe […]
Andover’s Madelyn Wallace – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope Madelyn Wallace, an Andover cross country runner, is ready to put it all out there on the course for one last season. After an impressive state appearance from her and the Trojans, Wallace has high expectations for the year. “This season I really have the goal of soaking in every race and […]
Andover Central’s Braeden Carlton – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope Andover Central’s Braeden Carlton took no time off to prepare for the 2025 season. The first team all-league forward has been training year-round, and hasn’t slowed down either. “Preparation for the season started back when last season ended in October,” Carlton said. “We’ve been having training sessions either privately or as a […]
Andover Central’s Breckin Carman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope Breckin Carman of Andover Central was a first team all-league midfielder for the Jaguars last season. Hoping to come back even stronger this season, Carman spent the offseason staying determined and disciplined. “I have been lifting weights and running outside of practice,” Carman said. “Another focus I’ve had is really putting in […]
Kapaun Volleyball – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning The seniors on the 2025 Kapaun Mount Carmel volleyball team were able to experience playing in the state tournament last season. That valuable experience is why the Crusaders have lofty expectations again this season. “You set a goal to win sub-state and go to state but it’s hard to work for something […]
Valley Center’s Rylan Bailey – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Driving School
By Matt Browning Senior Valley Center football player Rylan Bailey has several goals he wants to achieve in his final season as a Hornet. But there are three that stand above them all. “I want to leave my team with a lasting legacy of strong leadership, ‘all in’ mentality and persistence,” Bailey said. Bailey rushed […]
Campus’ Alex Chantivong – Student Spotlight – Presented by Community Bank
By Matt Browning A family connection is the main reason why Campus student Alex Chantivong is interested in pursuing the business program. “My interest in business is largely due to my sister, Amy Chantivong,” Alex said. “She’s a current business student at Wichita State University and has been a role model for me throughout my life. […]
Hutchinson’s Gael Parra – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by PrairieStar Health Center
By Blake Chadwick Being a goalkeeper is always one of the hardest positions to play. Especially when you start playing as a freshman in high school. For Gael Parra, switching positions was hard, but necessary. “I started playing keeper the summer going into my Freshman year,” Parra said. “It was mentally tough as my whole […]