Maize South’s Stratten Ebers – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Blake Chadwick Maize South junior Stratten Ebers has emerged as one of the most dynamic and versatile receivers in Kansas. “Stratten is a talented player who can fit into several positions offensively,” head coach Brent Pfeifer said. “He catches the ball really well in tight spaces and is talented at getting extra yards after […]
Wichita Southeast’s Maxwell Case – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advantage Marketing
By Matt Browning Every year Wichita Southeast’s Maxwell Case has bowled for the Buffaloes, he has learned something valuable from his teammates and he is hoping this season is no different. “The people around me are awesome and will make the season so much more enjoyable,” Case said. “I hope this year we all make it […]
Augusta’s Brayden Luinstra – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Ryan Bridwell Farm Bureau Financial Services
By Blake Chadwick Augusta junior Brayden Luinstra enters the 2025–26 season as one of Kansas’ most proven and motivated wrestlers. Competing at 126 pounds, Luinstra already has a really good track record with a 20–5 freshman season and a third place state finish, followed by a 34–7 sophomore year where he placed second. Now sitting […]
Circle’s Lily Hamel – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Superior Renovations and Remodeling
By Hayden Swope For Lily Hamel of Circle, the journey hasn’t been an easy one. Health challenges have made training difficult at times, but her passion for the sport and the support surrounding her have carried her forward. “I haven’t exactly had the easiest road being a wrestler,” Hamel said. “I found a passion and […]
Derby’s Tatum Johnson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Broadstroke Inc
By Cooper Chadwick With his main goal this season being to break the school record, junior Tatum Johnson is excited for his first year as an upperclassman. Johnson, who is a dual-sport athlete, dives and plays baseball for the Derby Panthers. During the offseason, he does have to split his time but when he’s not […]