
Shawnee Mission North Volleyball Team Preview – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy-Lansing
The Shawnee Mission North volleyball team is working to establish consistency and build momentum as the Buffaloes move through the 2026 season. The Buffaloes are

Topeka’s Jaxon Luarks – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by David Tew Agency – Shelter Insurance
For Jaxon Luarks, basketball has become about much more than what happens between the lines. The Topeka High sophomore has learned that the lessons gained

Frontenac Raiders – Football Preview – Presented by Bekah Harlan Shelter Insurance
Coming off an 8-2 season and a district championship, the Frontenac football team enters the 2026 season with plenty of experience and a clear understanding

Fredonia Boys Cross Country – Team Spotlight – Presented by Tammy Baker Shelter Insurance
With most of last season’s team returning, the Fredonia boys cross country team enters the new season with experience and a strong foundation to build

Olathe East Volleyball – Team Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Lenexa
The Olathe East volleyball team is looking to build momentum as the Hawks work their way through another competitive season in the Sunflower League. The

Piper Volleyball – Team Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Kansas City
The Piper volleyball team is facing a competitive 2026 season with a roster that combines returning experience with younger players looking to establish themselves for

Minneapolis’ Bladen Johnson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Scott Ausherman American Family Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick Batting .375 with nine RBIs early in the season, junior Bladen Johnson has been a steady presence at the plate for Minneapolis.

Little River’s Kal-El Robinson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Horizon Real Estate
By Blake Chadwick For most athletes, pressure can be overwhelming, but for Little River’s Kal-El Robinson—named after Superman—pressure is part of the process. It’s something

Salina South’s Jakub Szyndlar – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kelly Kitchener Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning Salina South’s Jakub Szyndlar saw significant progress in his javelin throwing toward the end of his junior season. He hopes that momentum

Canton-Galva’s John Erskin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning John Erskin has spent this track and field season focused on refinement, resilience and running faster in the sprint events for Canton-Galva.

Salina South’s Jalen Cheeks – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kelly Kitchener Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning Last season, Salina South’s Jalen Cheeks made significant strides in his two main events, triple jump and 800 meter. Now the plan

Southeast of Saline’s Malachi Hopkins – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Nex-Tech
By Matt Browning Senior standout Malachi Hopkins is approaching his final season at Southeast of Saline with a clear mindset: push beyond limits and chase





