McPherson’s Kenzie French – Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Hayden Swope As the season approaches, McPherson returner Kenzie French is putting in the work to make this year her best yet. “I’m preparing for the season by practicing as much as I can,” French said. “My weakness I want to improve is my walk up throw.” With a full season ahead, French is […]
Salina Central’s Wyatt Huffman – Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning Salina Central’s Wyatt Huffman recognizes he doesn’t have much of an offseason. He is always trying to get better. “I wouldn’t say there is much of an offseason for me, but some of the things I do outside of high school bowling are, try to make it to the bowling alley two or […]
Abilene’s Cael Casteel – Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Cooper Chadwick Entering his junior year for Abilene, Cael Casteel is excited to see what his team can do at state this year. Casteel wrestles at 175 pounds and spent his offseason lifting lots of weights and going to some small tournaments to just get on the mat a little during the offseason and […]
Ellsworth’s Micah Galvan – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina
By Blake Chadwick Ellsworth senior Micah Galvan doesn’t have the typical wrestling story. While many kids start on the mat as early as age four, Galvan didn’t begin until eighth grade which was a late start that he believes ultimately sharpened his approach. “(Micah) prioritizes his goals and doesn’t allow for interruptions to get in […]
McPherson’s Ali Stevens – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Galen Shields State Farm
By Hayden Swope As her senior season approaches, McPherson’s Ali Stevens is making sure she returns to the lanes fully prepared and mentally stronger than ever. “To prepare for this bowling season, I have been prepping my bowling balls and have been out on the lanes fairly consistently so I can make sure everything is […]
Salina Central’s Tori Shuler – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tim VanDonge Farm Bureau Financial Services
By Hayden Swope As the bowling season begins, Salina Central’s ToriShuler has been putting in work to build confidence and sharpen her skills before the first competition arrives. “I am practicing once or twice a week before the season starts so I can be more confident for when it actually does,” Shuler said. “Weaknesses I […]
Southeast of Saline’s Killian Vaughan – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Spencer Cleaning
By Blake Chadwick For Southeast of Saline senior Killian Vaughan, wrestling at 175 pounds is the product of 14 years of hard work on and off the mat. The senior credits his attitude, confidence, and hard work as his greatest strengths. No matter the drill, situation, or opponent, he approaches everything with purpose. “My mindset […]
Salina Sacred Heart’s Cody Burr – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Salina Ortho
By Matt Browning Cody Burr, a bowler at Salina Sacred Heart, has ambitions and desires for the 2025 season that will hopefully improve his 535 high series and had an average of 158. That high series was at the state tournament. “This year I am hoping to get improved on consistency, higher spin rates, and increasing […]
Salina South Bowling – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning The Salina South bowling program – both boys and girls teams – have had a tremendous run of success since 2020. The girls program has made it state for the past six years, including a state title in 2020 and a second place finish in 2023. The boys program’s highest finish was […]
Minneapolis’ Lennah Monts – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Scott Ausherman American Family Insurance
By Hayden Swope Lennah Monts of Minneapolis enters this season with months of nonstop preparation behind her. Monts trained, traveled, and pushed every part of her wrestling skill set. “I have not stopped wrestling since the end of February,” Monts said. “I’ve been working with multiple different styles and coaches including some college coaches. I’ve […]