Axtell’s Colin Shaughnessy – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Colin Shaughnessy – Axtell A Breakout Star On a defending state championship roster stacked with weapons, senior wing Colin Shaughnessy found a way to stand out even while coming off the bench. A 6-foot-1 guard/forward, he led Axtell in scoring last season and now steps into a larger starring role. Head coach Jayson Tynon noted […]
Sylvan Lucas’ Zayne Maupin – Football Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Zayne Maupin – Sylvan Lucas A Difference Maker For Sylvan Lucas, physical football starts with the way No. 2 finishes runs and tackles. Running back and starting linebacker Zayne Maupin gives the Mustangs a rugged identity on both sides of the ball, setting the tone with his workload and toughness. His presence is felt between […]
Piper’s Faith McCallop – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Faith McCallop – Piper The Engine of Piper’s Offense At Piper, the keys to the offense belong to senior point guard Faith McCallop. As the Pirates transition from an excellent graduating class, her leadership and guard play give them a proven star to build around. Head coach Shane Stout called her “a true PG” who […]
Republic County’s Connor Martin – Football Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Connor Martin – Republic County The Heart and Soul of the Defense Republic County’s defense had a clear heartbeat this season, and it wore No. 22. Senior outside linebacker Connor Martin was the “everywhere” player for the Buffaloes, erasing space with his range and giving the unit its edge. Head coach Jesse Hodgson put it […]
Oberlin-Decatur’s Brylee Minnick – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Brylee Minnick – Oberlin-Decatur Versatility at Small Forward Oberlin-Decatur’s offense leans heavily on the versatility of 5-foot-10 senior wing Brylee Minnick. She brings size to the perimeter as a small forward who can play like a guard or punish smaller defenders in the post. Head coach Brandon Gehring described Minnick as “very versatile,” “long and […]
Greeley County’s Braxon Mangan – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Braxon Mangan – Greeley County A Sharpshooter on the Rise Greeley County’s young roster is anchored by the shot-making of junior guard Braxon Mangan. On a team without seniors, his scoring and poise help stabilize a group still defining roles. Head coach Josh Gooch highlighted Mangan as a “very good shooter” and “smart player,” noting […]
Winfield’s Beau Schulte – Football Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Beau Schulte – Winfield Winfield’s season changed in an instant, and so did Beau Schulte’s role. A two-year starter at wide receiver, Schulte suddenly found himself steering the entire offense when the Warriors lost their starting quarterback to an ACL tear during a summer scrimmage. Instead of staying in his comfort zone, he moved under […]
Hugoton’s Amiley Lewis – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Amiley Lewis: A Sophomore Leading the Way Hugoton’s resurgence hopes are tied closely to the growth of sophomore guard Amiley Lewis. As a freshman, she was already the focal point, leading the Lady Eagles in scoring, rebounding, assists, and steals while handling responsibilities most first-year players never see. Head coach Emmanuel Adigun detailed just how […]
Lyndon’s Allie Kneisler – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Allie Kneisler: A Four-Year Star At Lyndon, everything on offense tends to flow through senior guard Allie Kneisler. A four-year varsity starter who went over 1,000 career points as a junior, she enters this season as the Tigers’ headline scoring threat and emotional anchor. Head coach Megan Heckel pointed to both her résumé and her […]