
Hillsboro’s Amyah Werth – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hillsboro Ford
Hillsboro High School senior Amyah Werth has learned that athletics can build more than strength, skill and confidence. Through volleyball, she has developed resilience, leadership

Clay Center’s Addy Pladson, Lily Edwards and Raimee Lipker – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Gurney Grafix, KCLY, and Justin Tadtman Farm Bureau Financial Services
Clay Center High School seniors Addy Pladson, Lily Edwards and Raimee Lipker have found much more than competition through athletics. The relationships, shared goals and

Ellsworth’s Kinly Place – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Place Insurance
Ellsworth High School junior Kinly Place brings more than volleyball ability to the court. As the team’s lone setter in a 5-1 offense, Place takes

Hellas Construction Delivers High-Performance Turf for Miami Hurricanes
When one of college football’s most recognizable programs invests in its facilities, the playing surface has to meet a high standard. Hellas Construction partnered with

Hillsboro’s Emerson Corby – Athlete Spotlight
Hillsboro Emerson Corby has experienced plenty of growth himself since beginning cross country as a seventh grader. His first mile was 12 minutes, 50 seconds.

Sylvan-Lucas’ Morgan Finkenbinder – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Finkenbinder Farms LLC
Sylvan-Lucas volleyball player Morgan Finkenbinder is excited to see how the Mustangs develop together and believes the team has the talent and mindset to make

Ellsworth’s Kristy Rodriguez – Coach of the Month – Presented by Salina Regional Orthopedic Clinic
Kristy Rodriguez has built her coaching career around more than wins and losses. For the Ellsworth head volleyball coach, the most rewarding part of the

Southeast of Saline’s Zachary Carlin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Nex-Tech
After helping Southeast of Saline capture a Class 3A state championship last season, Zachary Carlin enters this year with a different responsibility. With two of

Chanute Blue Comets – Boys Cross Country – Presented by Rowdy Kyser Shelter Insurance
The Chanute boys cross country team has established a standard of excellence. Now, the Blue Comets will have to find a way to maintain it

Pittsburg Dragons – Boys Soccer – Presented by Matt Robertson State Farm
The Pittsburg Dragons aren’t interested in starting over. They’re building on what they already have. After putting together a 14-4 record and finishing 9-1 in

Fredonia Yellowjackets – Volleyball Preview – Presented by Tammy Baker Shelter Insurance
With a new season comes a clean slate, and the Fredonia Yellowjackets are ready to turn that opportunity into another chapter for a program that

Frontenac Raiders – Cross Country – Presented by Bekah Harlan Shelter Insurance
Cross country is a sport built on patience. There are no shortcuts. No quick fixes. Just miles, repetition and the willingness to keep pushing when





