Maize’s Lucie Knaak – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kevin Shields State Farm
By Cooper Chadwick Coming back from an ACL tear last season, Maize senior Luci Knaak is excited for her final year of high school competition. “I am most excited to be back for one last year and enjoying it so much while staying healthy from past injuries. I love my friends I gained from track […]
YMCA for All – Nate Atkinson – Presented by YMCA
By Matt Browning YMCA volunteer coach Nate Atkinson stays busy with his coaching responsibilities. He coaches all three of his children, which makes for a chaotic in-season schedule. “I genuinely love what I do and have a great support system with the YMCA staff,” Atkinson said. Winning games doesn’t matter to Atkinson; he is far […]
Andover’s Chloe Gantz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning As her high school career winds down, Andover’s Chloe Gantz has focused on more than just wins and losses, prioritizing leadership, growth and lasting memories with her teammates. “My primary focus this season was to finish out my high school career and make more memories with the team that I love that […]
Andover’s Ryan Hatfield – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Jodi Ocadiz Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning For Andover’s Ryan Hatfield, the focus this season goes well beyond personal numbers. The junior catcher is centered on doing whatever it takes to elevate his team, even as he transitions into a new role behind the plate. “My primary focus for the season is just to try and make the team […]
Eisenhower’s Reed Thomas – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Eisenhower Middle Schooler Reed Thomas tore his ACL last summer while playing basketball. He was going for a loose ball when an opposing player fell on the back of his knee. After surgery, Thomas chose Advanced Physical Therapy for his recovery and rehabilitation. It was a long, arduous process, as he attended […]
Circle’s Jay Bonewitz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kathy Richard-Koenigsman State Farm
By Matt Browning For Circle senior sprinter Jay Bonewitz, the goals for his final season aren’t subtle. They’re tied to fractions of a second — and unfinished business. “Coming into this year my main goal was breaking my school’s 100-meter and 200-meter records,” Bonewitz said. “Last year I was under a tenth of a second […]
Campus’ Avery Kassman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Haysville School District
By Cooper Chadwick Goalkeeper and four-year starter for Campus High School, Avery Kassman is one of the hardest workers head coach Casey Reece has ever coached. “She works hard training in the offseason and comes in every year polished and ready to go. Avery is her hardest critic and a humble leader. She will put […]