Kelly Stephens Farm Bureau Financial Services Southeast Kansas Player of the Month – Kenny Smith – Altoona Midway High School
By Angela Brunk As senior Kenny Smith enters his final year at Altoona Midway High School, he’s embracing his leadership role on the basketball team.
St. James Academy’s Emmitt Peters – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Emmitt Peters, a senior combo shooting guard / point guard for St. James Academy, enters his final year for the Thunder
Chase County’s Madelyn Wilson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by KTAG
By Ken Hansard Madelyn Wilson, senior center for the Chase County Bulldogs, has already compiled an impressive sports resume, but adding to her accomplishments
Chanute’s Averee Hicks – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rowdy Kyser Shelter Insurance
Photo by Dey-Leigh Umbarger By Angela Brunk As she enters her senior year at Chanute High School, Averee Hicks is determined to make her final
Caney Valley’s Alexyus Theiss – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Uplink
Photo by Sherri Montgomery By Angela Brunk As a junior at Caney Valley High School, Alexyus Theiss is stepping into the new basketball season with
Erie’s Kylie Hodgden – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rowdy Kyser Shelter Insurance
Photo by Jennifer Han By Angela Brunk As she enters her senior year, Kylie Hodgden is stepping onto the court with confidence, experience, and a
Wyandotte’s Keelan Jackson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk As a member of Wyandotte High School’s Class of 2026, Keelan Jackson is a point guard stepping into this season to lead,
Seaman’s Maddie Gragg – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by KTAG
Photo by Gena Marie Photography By Angela Brunk Seaman High School senior Maddie Gragg has made her mark as a versatile and determined athlete. Known
Shawnee Mission East’s Paige Stanfield – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Paige Stanfield, senior post player for the Shawnee Mission East Lancers, has a sports resume that is as long as it is
Lansing’s Jordyn Koontz – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Jordyn Koontz, a senior forward for the Lansing Lions, comes by her skills and her love for basketball naturally. She grew up
Butler Community College Named TopCommunity College by Education Insider
Butler Community College was recently named a Top Community College for 2025 by Education Insider magazine, an esteemed periodical that covers higher education on a
Derby’s Gavin Chadwick – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
By Angela Brunk Derby High School senior Gavin Chadwick is ready to lead the Panthers into an exciting season, setting his sights on one thing