Hesston’s Drew Bartell – Wichita Area Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Blake Chadwick Coming off a Class 3A state championship, Hesston junior forward Drew Bartell is ready to help lead the Swathers in their pursuit of back-to-back titles. A key contributor in last year’s title run, Bartell averaged 8.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game while shooting an impressive 58.5 percent from the […]
El Dorado’s Peyton Wight – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by FYG Construction
By Matt Browning El Dorado’s Peyton Wight averaged 10 points and three rebounds per game last season on his way to an honorable mention all-league selection. But the Wildcats were unable to achieve anything as a team and that’s what Wight is focused on for the 2025-2026 season. “Some goals I have is to really […]
Buhler’s Nyah Sewell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tina Martinez – Plaza Astle Realty
By Hayden Swope As the upcoming season draws closer, Nyah Sewell of Buhler has been putting in the work. Between shooting, conditioning, and leadership, Sewell is determined to make this year one to remember. “I’ve been getting in the gym a few times a week to improve my outside shooting, ball handling, and overall conditioning […]
Wellington’s Dru Zeka – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Hayden Swope Wellington’s Dru Zeka is ready to return to the court and take on the new season. With key players graduated from last season’s team, which has left some holes, Zeka has been focused on stepping up her game. “I played a lot of basketball over the summer and tried to get in […]
Mulvane’s Brittani Peschel – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Reece Nichols South Central
By Hayden Swope Mulvane’s Brittani Peschel and the rest of the Wildcats are heading into the season with a winning mindset. A few tough obstacles and tournaments will be in the way, but Peschel is positive there will be a great outcome. “As a team, we go into the season with the goal of winning […]
Andale’s Brooke Grimes – Athlete Spotlight
By Hayden Swope Andale’s Brooke Grimes is putting the finishing touches on the offseason training and is preparing to make her senior year one to remember. “This season I have been continuously training several times a week,” Grimes said. “I have been working to improve my game in general. I have had a great time […]
Clearwater’s Justine Berlin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by All Seasons Custom Apparel
By Hayden Swope Justine Berlin of Clearwater prepared for the basketball season by doing what she knows how to do best, staying healthy, motivated, and conditioned. “I am preparing for the season by getting lots of shots up and playing in a fall league with my team,” Berlin said. “I am working to improve my […]
Andale’s Caden Fowler – Wichita Area Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning Despite being a three-sport athlete for Andale, senior Caden Fowler still made an effort to work on his game in preparation for the upcoming season. I was invited and attended to a Fort Hays State camp at the beginning of the summer,” Fowler said. “I also went to high school camps during the […]