Kelly Stephens Farm Bureau Financial Services -Southeast Kansas Athlete of the Month – Neodesha’s Brynlyn Paige Huguenin
By Angela Brunk Brynlyn Paige Huguenin, a junior at Neodesha High School, is quickly establishing herself as a determined competitor in the 115-pound weight class. As part of a relatively new wrestling program, Huguenin takes pride not only in improving her own skills, but also in helping shape the identity of her team. Huguenin’s dedication […]
Haven’s Tanner Loughrie – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Angela Brunk Tanner Loughrie, a senior at Haven High School, is entering his final high school wrestling season. Competing in the 132-pound weight class, Loughrie is embracing both the challenges and opportunities that come with his team’s move up to 4A competition this year. As a senior, spending one last season alongside his teammates […]
Valley Center’s Zane Devereaux and Treyton Griffin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Coldwell Banker Plaza Real Estate Towner and Joyal Team
By Blake Chadwick At Valley Center, seniors Zane Devereaux and Treyton Griffin have become the steady foundation of a bowling program aiming to return to state. Both Devereaux and Griffin picked up the sport around eighth grade and draw a lot of similarities in their strengths, personalities, and leadership styles, which definitely complement each other […]
Andale’s Konnor Bretthauer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Schmidt & Sons
By Blake Chadwick Junior bowler Konnor Bretthauer has quickly become one of the most talented and well-rounded athletes in Kansas, despite only beginning competitive bowling in January of his freshman year. Konnor’s strengths as a bowler – elite hand-eye coordination, lane versatility, and patience – have helped him rise fast. “Konnor is one of the […]
Andale’s Billie Jo Chaffin – Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Hayden Swope As the new season approaches, Andale’s Billie Jo Chaffin is entering with key elements she hopes will shape a strong year ahead. Chaffin was a second team all-league bowler for Andale last season. “I am preparing for the season by practicing as much as I can without wearing myself out,” Chaffin said. […]
Maize South’s Kenzie Kalb – Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Hayden Swope Maize South’s girls bowling team made themselves known at last year’s the 5A state championship. Placing second as a team, the Mavericks also had two individual placers. Coming off of such an exciting victory, the work didn’t stop there. After graduating a few seniors, new leaders came to step up to the […]
Mulvane’s Jaxon Hornecker – Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning The Mulvane boys bowling team took second at the 4A Tournament last season and returning is Jaxon Hornecker, who took sixth individually. Hornecker is excited to get back to that level again in 2026. What I am most excited about for this upcoming bowling season is our chance to try to make […]
Wichita Southeast’s Maddox Siharath – Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning Last season, Wichita Southeast bowler Maddox Siharath finished seventh at the 6A Tournament and he is hungry to get back there again. “What excites me most this season is the chance to get back to the biggest stage: state,” Siharath said. “That’s the goal everything I’ve trained for points toward. Every hour, […]
Augusta’s Owen Roberts – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Cindy Waggoner State Farm
By Matt Browning Augusta basketball player Owen Roberts averaged seven points and four rebounds last season en route to an honorable mention all-league selection. He knows he has to improve those numbers this season for the Orioles. “I want to improve on being a reliable and efficient basketball player this year,” Roberts said. “I have been […]
Andale’s Gage Cooper – Poll Winner – Presented by Salina Tech
Photo Credits: Flex Whalen By Matt Browning Andale diver Gage Cooper is back as a defending state champion, as well as a two-time league champion. More than any finish Cooper places this season, he is most curious to see how much better he is. Whether that means first place trophies or simple fundamental improvement, Cooper […]