Fredonia’s Eden Hill – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tammy Baker Shelter Insurance
By Angela Brunk Eden Hill, a junior at Fredonia High School, continues to set a high standard as a varsity 135-pound wrestler. After suffering an injury during Women’s Duals Nationals that sidelined her from competition, Hill is eager and motivated to return to the mat at Fredonia’s first meet of 2026. Hill has trained with […]
Rose Hill’s Myer McNaul – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Braxtonslens By Angela Brunk Myer McNaul, a senior at Rose Hill High School, is preparing to make the most of his final basketball season as a power forward and center. For McNaul, this year is about more than wins and losses; it’s about sharing the court with lifelong friends. A core group of […]
Derby’s Chloe Spears – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Uplink
By Angela Brunk Chloe Spears, a senior at Derby High School, is entering her final high school wrestling season. Competing in the 170-pound weight class in Class 6A, Spears is focused on becoming the best version of herself both on and off the mat, while chasing her ultimate goal of earning a state championship. What […]
Wichita East’s Ty’Leeah Lucas – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by flicksby.troy By Angela Brunk Ty’Leeah Lucas, a sophomore at Wichita East High School, is quickly carving out her role as a dynamic guard with a competitive edge and mature mindset. Playing primarily as a shooting guard while also stepping in at point guard, Lucas brings versatility, defensive intensity, and confidence to the court […]
Job Description for New Sales Team in Kansas
Job Description: Strategic Account Manager – High School Sports Media (Wichita Area) VYPE is a high school sports media company that tells short, human-interest stories about student-athletes and helps local businesses connect with their communities through magazines, websites, and social media. We’re building up our Kansas market and looking for a few new team members […]
Circle’s Alexis Wall – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Gambino’s Pizza
By Matt Browning Circle wrestler Alexis Wall did so much over the summer in preparation for her school season. From workouts to national tournaments, Wall is gearing up for 2026. “This summer I went to summer scuffle, cowboy rumble and preseason nationals,” Wall said. “I did freestyle season through WTC and I went to a Wyatt […]
Augusta’s Kendra Gresham – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by The Holiday Bowl
By Matt Browning Augusta bowler Kendra Gresham is hoping a new addition will pay off for her this season. “One area I want to improve on is figuring out how to throw my new bowling ball on the wood lanes that I practice on,” Gresham said. “I have been going to the bowling alley with my […]
Andover’s Madden Pumphrey – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kansas Joint & Spine Specialists
By Hayden Swope Madden Pumphrey of Andover enters the new bowling season coming off of a high from last year’s successful season. Pumphrey was a second team all-league bowler for the Trojans last season. “I haven’t prepared for the season as much as I would have liked to with football and Science Olympiad, but I […]
Circle’s Katy Flores – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kathy Richard-Koenigsman State Farm Insurance
By Matt Browning Last season, Circle bowler Katy Flores qualified for the state tournament. This season, Flores hoping others will join her. “I’m most excited about another chance to go to state as hopefully a team,” Flores said. “And to finally see what all the past years were leading up to.” Flores’ life is busy, so […]
Buhler’s Macey Parks – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by PrairieStar Health Center
By Hayden Swope Buhler’s Macey Parks is ready to take on the new wrestling season to show off her determination and every part of her skillset. “I am preparing for my season by staying super focused and drilling the things I am good at to make them muscle memory,” Parks said. “A weakness that I […]