Salina Central’s Lydia Dong – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Hutchinson Community College
One of the things Salina Central’s Lydia Dong is most excited about for her senior season as a wrestler is being able to work with her coaches one last time. She has developed a repour and relationship with them throughout her high school career and even longer. “I am most excited to wrestle for my […]
Salina Central’s Jase Adam – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Advanced Physical Therapy
Winning a state title seems like a natural progression for Salina Central’s Jase Adam. Last season, the junior wrestler took second at the 5A Tournament, while taking third in his freshman season. As the preseason No. 1 wrestler at the 126 weight class, Adam has his sights set on getting that elusive state title, plus […]
Sunrise Elite Basketball – Team Of The Month Presented By Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning Once again, the Sunrise Elite Basketball Team has a collection of ranked high school players that have signed or committed to play at high level college programs across the country. According to 247 Sports, Sunrise has three players ranked inside the Class of 2024’s top 200 players. David Castillo, a 6-1 combo […]
Riley Gard, McPherson HS – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Advanced Physical Therapy
By Matt Browning Riley Gard plays golf and soccer at McPherson, but her athletics per put on hold when she had to have bone spurs removed from her right hip and IT band extension. Gard turned to Advanced Physical Therapy to help regain flexibility, mobility and strength in her hip. There were several treatments and […]
Kylee Naccarato – Blue Dragon Spotlight Presented By Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning Kylee Naccarato still gets sentimental whenever she thinks about her time at Hutchinson Community College. To say it was a special time for her would be an underestimate. “It was an experience that provided me with a strong sense of community and belonging as well as an enjoyable college experience,” Naccarato said. […]
Bennington Boys Basketball – Team of the Month Presented By Visit Wichita
By Blake Chadwick Entering his 22nd year coaching and his ninth as the head coach, Bennington’s Curtis Pickering knows how special this year’s team can be. Returning seniors Eli Lawson, Mister Smith, and Talan Pickering, and juniors Kian Wilson and Payge Rodebeek, the Bulldogs return all five starters after a 19-win team a season ago. […]
Berean Academy’s Flora Morgan – Athlete Spotlight Presented By Visit Wichita
After a season where the Berean Academy girls won a state championship, Flora Morgan and the rest of her teammates have another one in mind. Morgan is a senior shooting guard for the Warriors and a player many would call the “glue player” because she holds up the team on the court. “Flora is a […]
Cheney Boys Basketball – Team of the Month Presented By Visit Wichita
By Hayden Swope The Cheney boys basketball team went 16-6 last season under head coach Linndy Frieden, losing to Haven in the Class 3A semifinals. The Cardinals have an experienced team of six seniors and four juniors, Frieden is excited to see what success comes the team’s way this season. “I think we will be […]
Halstead’s Braxton Creed – Poll Winner Presented By WSU Tech
By Hayden Swope Halstead’s Braxton Creed is back and better than ever for the Dragons. Last season, Creed was a first team all-league selection, and he plans on adding onto his accolades this season. To prepare for the season, Creed trained to better his strengths and weaknesses. “Personally, I worked on handling the ball better […]
Concordia’s Charlize Cash – Poll Winner Presented By Visit Wichita
By Hayden Swope Concordia’s Charlize Cash is a three-sport athlete, and with basketball season approaching, Cash is locked in to her winter sport. Cash was a first team all-league and honorable mention all-state athlete last season. Preparation for the season starts with the first day of practice, and some training outside of school ball as […]