Maize South’s Sydney Schumaker – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Simply Hygiene

As Sydney Schumaker prepares to graduate from Maize South High School and begin her college journey at Fort Hays State University, she leaves behind a legacy built on leadership, perseverance and service. Schumaker stayed involved in a variety of activities during her high school career, participating in tennis, diving, National Honor Society and math club. […]

Fort Scott Golf – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita

The Fort Scott golf team has built its season around experience, depth and a senior class that has set the tone from the start. Head coach Jon Barnes said the program’s identity begins with its three senior leaders — Reece Roberts, Teegan Stiles and Caleb Hall — each of whom has shaped the Tigers’ consistent […]

Iola’s Baron Folk – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina

For Baron Folk, the biggest key to this season has been finding the balance between enjoying the game and competing at a high level. “My main focus this season was to go have fun but be competitive at the same time,” Folk said. “I wanted to be more consistent throughout the season. The last couple […]

Iola’s Brennen Coffield – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Uplink

For Brennen Coffield, success this season has started with mentality. The Iola golfer said his biggest focus throughout the year has been maintaining a positive mindset while competing and playing the best golf possible each time he steps onto the course. “My main focus was to keep a good mindset throughout the season,” Coffield said. […]

Parson’s Brok McDaniel – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Preston Page Shelter Insurance

For Brok McDaniel, this golf season became about much more than scores on a scorecard. It became proof of how far persistence and positivity can take an athlete. McDaniel entered the season with a simple goal: break 100. “My primary focus this season was to break a hundred,” McDaniel said. “I was never really that […]

Frontenac’s Ava Lilly – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Bekah Harlan Shelter Insurance

This track and field season has been about consistency, preparation and making every opportunity count for Frontenac’s Ava Lilly. Lilly entered the season with high expectations for herself after earning all-state honors as a junior and posting a personal-best throw of 122 feet. Rather than focusing only on results, she centered her approach on daily […]

Independence’s Madelin Beshear – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Great Plains Federal Credit Union

After missing an entire year of competition because of a torn ACL and meniscus, Independence distance runner Madelin Beshear has returned with a renewed focus and a determination to make the most of every opportunity this spring. Beshear entered the season with clear goals in mind. “This year I’ve really concentrated on the mile,” Beshear […]

Independence’s Mason Lawrence – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy

For Mason Lawrence, success this season has centered on consistency, leadership and continuing to help Independence compete at a high level on the golf course. Lawrence said his primary focus entering the season was becoming a more dependable player while continuing to grow into a leadership role for his teammates. “My main focus this season […]