
Independence’s Spencer Crain – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Great Plains Federal Credit Union
By Angela Brunk Senior Spencer Crain is preparing for his final baseball season at Independence High School, ready to make the most of every inning

Chanute’s Kyli Baylor – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rowdy Kyser Shelter Insurance
By Angela Brunk Kyli Baylor, a senior who is making her mark as a thrower for Chanute High School’s track team. During the season, she

Olathe South High School’s Eve Long Named VYPE Kansas Girls Basketball Player of the Year – Sponsored by Shelter Insurance and Shelter Agent Ryan Aylward
Congratulations to Eve Long of Olathe South for being named the Shelter Insurance – VYPE Media Kansas Girls Basketball Player of the Year! Eve was

Parsons’ Wyatt Shultz – Tennis Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Senior Wyatt Shultz is entering his final tennis season with the Parsons Vikings determined to build on an already remarkable career. Competing

Labette County Cheer – Cheer Squad Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Angela Brunk The cheer program at Labette County High School is building momentum under the leadership of head coach Angela Wininger. LCHS Cheer is

Humboldt’s Skylar Hottenstein – Softball Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
Photo by Karoline Covey By Angela Brunk Senior Skylar Hottenstein of Humboldt High School is preparing for her final softball season with high expectations and

Haven’s Mayzie Warden – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Synergy Insurance
By Hayden Swope As the new season approaches, Haven’s Mayzie Warden is excited to see how her team develops and grows together throughout the year.

El Dorado’s Grady Scanlon – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Willie’s
By Hayden Swope El Dorado’s Grady Scanlon is eager to see how the work he has put in throughout his career will show up on

Conway Springs’ Jase Downey – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hemberger Farms and Dopps Chiropractic
By Hayden Swope As his senior season approaches, Conway Springs’ Jase Downey is looking forward to making the most of his final year alongside the

Mulvane’s Reed Hackelman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Shirts Plus
By Blake Chadwick As the Mulvane High School baseball team prepares for the upcoming season, senior Reed Hackleman is ready to take on a leadership

Augusta’s Brody Haskell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Core Performance
By Cooper Chadwick Augusta’s senior Brody Haskell won’t be done with baseball after he finishes his season with the Orioles. He plans to go to Butler

Bluestem’s Dakota Whiteside – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Satchell Creek Express
By Blake Chadwick Making an immediate impact at the varsity level is never easy, especially for a freshman. But for Dakota Whiteside, stepping into that











