Derby’s Rowan Ake – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Uplink
By Angela Brunk Senior distance runner Rowan Ake is entering his final track and field season at Derby High School. After months of offseason training, Ake is eager to prove he can compete in every race he enters while giving his full effort throughout his senior campaign. “I’m most excited to show how well my […]
Shawnee Heights’ Addison Cooper – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Dave Tew Shelter Insurance
By Angela Brunk Senior outfielder Addison Cooper is preparing for one final season with Shawnee Heights High School, and she’s focused on making it a memorable one for the Thunderbirds. “I’m looking forward to being a Shawnee Heights Thunderbird for one more season while competing and having fun with all of my teammates,” Cooper said. […]
Frontenac’s Gracen McLaren – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tammy Baker Shelter Insurance
By Ken Hansard Frontenac High School junior Gracen McLaren has already built an impressive resume for the Raiders softball program, and she enters the new season determined to help her team continue its success in the CNC. McLaren, a second baseman, was a key contributor to Frontenac’s remarkable 30-1 season last year that ended with […]