Smoky Valley’s Kaden Bishop – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
It has been about growth, leadership and making the most of every opportunity alongside a close-knit team chasing big goals for Smoky Valley’s Kaden Bishop. “My primary focus for my senior season was improvement and enjoying it,” Bishop said. “With it being my last season, I wanted to continually get better and take in every […]
Salina Central’s Isak Howe – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Nex-Tech
After missing an entire season because of a devastating ankle injury, Isak Howe has returned stronger than ever for Salina Central High School. The senior runner has turned perseverance, discipline and leadership into a standout final high school track and field season while helping lead the Mustangs’ relay teams toward a potential state berth. “My […]
Concordia’s Skyler Hittle – Coach of the Month – Presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic Clinic
The game of baseball has always been about more than wins and losses for Concordia coach Skyler Hittle. In his first season as interim head coach at Concordia High School, Hittle has centered his program around relationships, accountability and helping players grow beyond the diamond. “My coaching philosophy is built around relationships, accountability, and helping […]
Beloit’s Tripp Stillwell – Call of the Wild Athlete – Presented by Commercial Tire
Tripp Stillwell’s passion for the outdoors started early, shaped by time spent in the field with his father and strengthened through years of hunting whenever he has the chance. “My interest in the outdoors started when I was really young,” Stillwell said. “My dad would always take me deer hunting, and my love for it […]
Ellsworth’s Tucker Goss – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
Leadership has become just as important as production for Tucker Goss this season at Ellsworth High School. While the senior has focused on improving his numbers at the plate, he has also embraced the responsibility of guiding a younger baseball team through the season. Goss entered the year with clear goals for himself offensively. “My […]
Abilene’s Nolan Wilkins – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Abilene junior Nolan Wilkins focused his season on becoming a steady presence his team could count on in every situation, whether at the plate, in the field or in the dugout. “My primary focus this season was being more consistent in every part of my game,” Wilkins said. “I wanted to become someone my team […]