Salina South’s Adrian Lara-Castro – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Salina Ortho
After a standout season for Salina South, Adrian Lara-Castro is eager to get back on the field and see what the Cougars can accomplish together. “I’m most excited to compete with my teammates and see what we can accomplish together,” Lara-Castro said. “I’m ready to get back out there.” Lara-Castro returns as one of Salina […]
Salina South’s Yaden Montanez – Soccer Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
For Salina South soccer standout Yaden Montanez, the upcoming season is about more than individual accomplishments. It is an opportunity to continue playing a sport he loves alongside a longtime friend and teammate while pushing himself to improve. “The most exciting part for me this upcoming season is being able to play a sport I […]
Republic County’s Kymry Hoesli – Volleyball Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
Republic County’s Kymry Hoesli has spent the offseason preparing for her final season through a combination of individual work and team activities. She put in extra repetitions with teammates throughout the summer while also attending college camps, open gyms and Republic County’s summer weights program. “I’ve been putting a lot of reps in with a […]
Salina Central’s Kaylie Shultz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Spencer Cleaning
Kaylie Shultz has accomplished plenty during her cross country career at Salina Central, but as she enters her final season, her focus is on making the most of every opportunity with her teammates. Shultz is coming off a remarkable junior season that included a Class 5A state championship and several other major honors. Now, she […]
Southeast of Saline’s Piper Brown – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kelly Kitchener Shelter Insurance
After narrowly missing a trip to the Class 3A state cross country meet as a team last season, Southeast of Saline senior standout Piper Brown has a clear goal for the year ahead. She wants to return to Rim Rock Farm with her teammates. Brown was one of the area’s top individual runners last season, […]
Ellsworth’s Kristy Rodriguez – Coach of the Month – Presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic Clinic
Kristy Rodriguez has built her coaching career around more than wins and losses. For the Ellsworth head volleyball coach, the most rewarding part of the job is teaching the game, building relationships and watching her players grow. Rodriguez began her coaching career as an assistant under legendary Sacred Heart High School coach Mary Pat Weese. […]
Southeast of Saline’s Zachary Carlin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Nex-Tech
After helping Southeast of Saline capture a Class 3A state championship last season, Zachary Carlin enters this year with a different responsibility. With two of the Trojans’ top runners and leaders gone, Carlin is ready to step into a larger leadership role and help guide a younger team. “I am most excited to take on […]