
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

Ellsworth’s Reagan Hansen – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Svaty’s Produce
By Hayden Swope As the season nears, Ellsworth’s Reagan Hansen is driven by a familiar goal — qualifying for the state meet — while embracing

Marion’s Jesse Snyder – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by 56 Express Tire & Service
By Matt Browning Rather than focusing on speed or acceleration, Marion’s Jesse Snyder emphasized strength during the offseason to improve his performance. “Throughout my off

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

Sacred Heart’s Ben Marrs – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning Salina Sacred Heart golfer Ben Marrs isn’t one of those guys you will find grinding on the range hour after hour. Instead,

Salina Central’s Allison Robinett – Track Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Matt Browning Last season, Salina Central’s Allison Robinett finished in the top five in Class 5A in discus, javelin and shot put. But that












