Wichita Heights’ Thatcher Schmitz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Ken Hansard Thatcher Schmitz, a senior who swims the 100 backstroke and 100 freestyle for Wichita Heights High School, began swimming as a youngster after watching his older sister excel in the sport. He grew to love it, and he is now our VYPE poll winner in swimming. Schmitz is a two-time First-Team All-City […]
Southeast of Saline’s Adyson Rohr – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance – Cale Sharp
Photo Credit to Salina 311’s – Jo Hurst Southeast of Saline senior Adyson Rohr does what it takes to win every single night. Whether that is playing a guard or now playing the post, there is a very good reason why Rohr has been a three year starter for head coach Shauna Smith and the […]
Wellington’s Greer Buchanan – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Greer Buchanan, who is an athlete from Wellington High School, had to visit Advanced Physical Therapy for a knee injury he sustained during his junior basketball season. “I tore my ACL and Meniscus and some micro fractures,” Buchanan said. “After the surgery I was expected to miss football being out 9-12 months. […]
VYPE Kansas Mid-Season Girls Basketball – Players to Watch – Sponsored by Shelter Insurance
Lexee Shipp, Maize “Lexee is an all-around ball player. She can lock down on defense and make things happen offensively. She sees the floor so well.” Malaysia Ingram, Maize “Malaysia is a feisty freshman. She is a phenomenal defender and makes you work. She handles the ball well and can get to the rim.” Riley […]
Hanover’s Garrett Martin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning The Hanover boys basketball team is 8-4 on the season, but that success is not enough for Garrett Martin. “I’m not even close to satisfied yet,” Martin said. “With half a season left yet there is plenty of time left to get better and be prepared for the postseason.” The Wildcats are […]
Southeast of Saline’s Chuck Schremmer – Coach of the Month – Presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic
By Matt Browning As a high school wrestler, Southeast of Saline wrestling coach Chuck Schremmer was shown a variety of moves and then would decide which ones he liked best. Schremmer, who is in his ninth season as the head coach of Southeast of Saline, has chosen to take this approach with his Trojan wrestlers, […]
Washburn’s Maddie Vickery – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance – Ryan Berry
Averaging a near double-double last year as a freshman, Washburn Rural guard Maddie Vickery is ready to earn her way back to the State championship game. In her first year playing high school basketball Vickery averaged 15 points per game along with eight rebounds. She earned accolades such as; 6A Player of the Year Finalist […]
Beloit-St. John’s Edward Horinek – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Salina Ortho
By Cooper Chadwick After being told he couldn’t play sports again without having surgery, junior Edward Horinek is back and ready to lead his team to a state championship. Beloit-St. John’s point guard has been dealing with medical issues for the last eight months and was diagnosed with a heart condition in March where he […]
Moundridge’s Dustan Kanitz – Coach of the Month – Presented by Salina Regional Sports Medicine
By Blake Chadwick After winning a state championship in his first year as a head coach with his two sons, Kreighton and Kaizer, Moundridge boys basketball coach Dustan Kanitz fits right into the winning history that the Wildcats had before him. “I knew when I accepted the position that we had a chance to be […]
Concordia High School’s Charlize Cash – Salina Area Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Blake Chadwick After a 13-9 finish last season, the Concordia Panthers brought back one of their best players in Charlize Cash. As a junior, Cash showcased her all-around talent by averaging 12.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 4.1 steals per game. Her impressive stats earned her a spot on the all-state team for […]