
May/June 2026 Southeast Kansas Magazine
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Maize South’s Sydney Schumaker – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Simply Hygiene
As Sydney Schumaker prepares to graduate from Maize South High School and begin her college journey at Fort Hays State University, she leaves behind a

Fort Scott Golf – Team of the Month – Presented by Visit Wichita
The Fort Scott golf team has built its season around experience, depth and a senior class that has set the tone from the start. Head

Iola’s Baron Folk – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Salina
For Baron Folk, the biggest key to this season has been finding the balance between enjoying the game and competing at a high level. “My

McPherson’s Daniel Bowen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Galen Shields State Farm
Daniel Bowen’s season at McPherson High School wasn’t defined only by results on the scoreboard, but by a deliberate push to grow into a more

McPherson’s Caden Wendercott – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Horizon Real Estate Services
Consistency has become the foundation of success for Caden Wendercott this season, and the McPherson standout thrower is seeing the results in both discus and

Benefits of Walking With a Weighted Vest – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Walking is one of the most accessible and sustainable forms of exercise. It supports cardiovascular health, improves blood sugar control, helps manage body weight, and

Republic County Track – Team Spotlight – Presented by Trigard Concrete Products
By Blake Chadwick The Republic County track and field program continues to build a culture centered on daily improvement, strong finishes and consistent competitiveness across

Sylvan-Lucas’s Harlee Nelson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by BRM Farms and Heller Chiropractic LLC
By Blake Chadwick Harlee Nelson is a senior at Sylvan-Lucas who has built her softball career through years of experience, consistency and leadership in the

Inman’s Riley Roots – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Fuqua Construction
By Blake Chadwick Riley Roots is a senior at Inman High School who has built his identity as a distance runner through consistency. The senior









