Frontenac’s Gracen McLaren – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Bekah Harlan 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 […]
Derby’s Lilly Emmerson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Lilly Emmerson has spent her high school career establishing herself as a steady presence in the midfield for Derby High School, and now the senior center-mid is embracing one final opportunity to lead the Panthers in the AVCTL-D1. With experience, resilience, and a team-first mindset, Emmerson is focused on making her […]
Visit Wichita Lands 2026 YONEX U.S. Junior National Championships, Marking First USA Badminton National Event in Kansas
Photo Credit: USA Badminton Media Contact: Jemelle Holopirek, Director of Public Relations: 316.660.6319, [email protected] Wichita, Kan. (March 26, 2026) – For the first time in history, a USA Badminton national championship event will be hosted in Kansas. Visit Wichita, in partnership with Wichita’s Edge Sports Complex, will host the USA Badminton 2026 YONEX U.S. Junior National Championships. […]
Wichita Heights’ Jessiah Dingle – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rikki Casey Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning Wichita Heights senior midfielder Jessiah Dingle was an honorable mention all-league selection last season. But instead of focusing on stats or accolades, she knows what matters most. “If I’m being honest, I do not look at my personal stats,” Dingle said. “I try to focus more on what the team has accomplished […]
Sedgwick’s Noah Little – Track Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Matt Browning Sedgwick’s Noah Little is the defending 2A champion in both the triple and long jump. Has already winning a state championship lessened Little’s motivation? “My individual goals for this season are pretty similar to what they are every year, but just with further marks and shorter times,” Little said. “I really am aiming […]
Wichita Heights’ Aaliyah Bolden – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Caleb Hanke State Farm
By Blake Chadwick For Aaliyah Bolden, the Wichita Heights senior has turned years of dedication into one of the top sprint resumes in the area, all while emerging as a leader for her team. Bolden first found the sport in 7th grade, encouraged by her parents to give it a shot. What started as something […]
Campus’ Tiana Murphy – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Campus Booster Club
By Blake Chadwick For Tiana Murphy, toughness and determination have defined her career with the Campus girls wrestling program. Now a senior competing at 110 pounds, Murphy has developed into one of the experienced leaders for the Colts while building an impressive resume along the way. Murphy first stepped onto the mat four years ago […]
Wichita Southeast’s Loyd Mwangi – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tommy Leach Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope Wichita Southeast’s Loyd Mwangi was an all-league outfielder last season, but he’s not done growing to be the best athlete he can be just yet. “I’m most excited about being able to improve my game while having the chance to play the sport I love,” Mwangi said. Over the offseason, Mwangi spent […]