Buhler’s Luke Kerns – Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Blake Chadwick Buhler senior Luke Kerns is entering his senior season with the Crusader wrestling program in the 165-pound weight class with one goal in mind: to win a state championship. The senior is known for his hard work, determination, and relentless drive to win. Kerns has spent 12 years on the mat honing […]
Maize’s Zach Rife – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kevin Shields State Farm
By Cooper Chadwick Last year Maize high school senior Zach Rife set school records in the 200 and 500 freestyle and also won the 200 and 100 freestyle at state. This year Rife is beyond excited for his last year as an Eagle. “The coaching staff has been great my four years. Both Maize and […]
Yi Belong – Graham McGlynn – Presented by YMCA
By Matt Browning Graham McGlynn has coached several different sports at the YMCA, but he first knew he wanted to get into coaching in high school. “My little brother needed a coach for his basketball team, and I stepped in to help,” McGlynn said. “Right away I was drawn to the idea of passing down […]
Campus’ Kenton Holmes – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Haysville School District
By Cooper Chadwick Looking to continue his career in diving after high school, senior Kenton Holmes spent his offseason getting continuously better. “I went to the Air Force Academy for a week long dive camp in June, in which I was taught by current and former D1 divers as well as one on one coaching […]
Andover’s Kristina Figy – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning No matter the sport, mistakes are going to happen. But how an athlete responds to those mistakes is crucial. Andover bowler Kristina Figy is making that her primary focus this season. “I want to work on not being so hard on myself,” Figy said. “I want to enjoy this season since it’s my last. […]
Andover’s Clark Young – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope Andover’s Clark Young is ready to enter the new season with energy and purpose, and a focus on elevating both himself and his teammates for the long road ahead. “Preparation for the season for me is trying to get my friends and the team as excited about it as possible so the […]
Central Burden’s Aubrey Miller – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning There is no questioning the ability of Central-Burden wrestler Aubrey Miller. She went 34-4 last season and finished fifth at the 3-1A Tournament. She is currently ranked third in the preseason rankings by the KWCA. But in order to become a better wrestler, there were things Miller had to improve on. “One […]
Wichita Northwest’s Phillip Bowers – Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Blake Chadwick Wichita Northwest junior wrestler Phillip Bowers has become one of the city’s most respected and well-rounded athletes. Competing at 165 pounds, Bowers returns this season with championship expectations and the work ethic to back them up. “My biggest strength, far and away, is wrestling on top,” Bowers said. “Last year, I earned […]
Circle’s Keaton Bally – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kathy Richard-Koenigsman State Farm
By Blake Chadwick Circle senior Keaton Bally heads into his second year of bowling with a mindset that has become his biggest strength. For Bally, everything revolves around staying calm, forgetting the lows, and performing at his best, even after making mistakes. Whether he is practicing or competing at tournaments, his focus stays the same: […]
Maize South’s Gavin Munoz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Gavin Munoz, a senior wrestler at 120 pounds and captain for the Maize South Mavericks, has qualified for the KSHSAA state championships each year so far. Moving on to state is an exciting prospect for any competitor, and in his final season as a Maverick, Munoz is hoping for just a […]