
Minneapolis’ Grant Rice – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Carrico Implement
By Hayden Swope: As his final high school season approaches, Grant Rice of Minneapolis is focused on making the most of every moment on the

Marion’s Kadon Mercer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Spur Ridge
By Hayden Swope Kadon Mercer of Marion is eager to take on a leadership role and help guide a young team to success as the

McPherson’s Carter Bengston – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Peoples Bank and Trust
By Cooper Chadwick Junior middle infielder Carter Bengston is excited to see how McPherson’s new group of guys will compete this season. “We have a

Garden Plain’s Jaicey Stuhlsatz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Simply Hygiene
By Matt Browning Garden Plain senior volleyball and basketball player Jaicey Stuhlsatz chose to volunteer and host a hygiene drive at her high school because

Lyons’ Hendrix Starbuck – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tory Tipp Insurance & Partners
By Cooper Chadwick After placing sixth at state last year, Lyons senior Hendrix Starbuck is excited for his last year of high school track and

Marion’s Wyatt Soyez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by 56 Express Tire & Service
By Hayden Swope Marion’s Wyatt Soyez has been a two-time all-state track athlete, and is looking forward to seeing how his team comes together during

Salina South’s Kolton Herbel – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kelly Kitchener Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick After battling through adversity last season, Kolton Herbel is embracing his senior year with the Salina South baseball program and the opportunity

Salina Central’s Parker Graves – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Kelly Kitchener Shelter Insurance
By Hayden Swope Salina Central’s Parker Graves is most excited to share one final year on the field with teammates he has known since childhood.

Blue Dragon Spotlight – Brayden Henry – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning Hutchinson Community College baseball player Brayden Henry has settled into life as a Blue Dragon, and everything has been just as he

Chapman’s Aven Woods – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
Chapman senior Aven Woods plays everywhere for the Fighting Irish. He can play catcher, first base and outfield. “Aven Woods has worked harder to become

Manhattan’s JJ Dunnigan named VYPE Kansas Football player of the year Sponsored by Shelter Insurance
With senior JJ Dunnigan on the football field, there was a common impulse to start videoing – because there was always the expectation that you’d

CTEC – Signing Day 2026 – Presented by WSU Tech
March 26th marked our first-ever Signing Day at CTEC After launching our Southeast Kansas partnership this past August, we welcomed Pittsburg-area students as they officially











