Wichita to Host Kansas’ First USA Judo National Competition in 2026
For the first time in history, Kansas will host a USA Judo national championship event, and it’s Wichita, which was recently named the Best Sports-Event Host
Emporia’s Yzabel Ultreras – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Wichita Tractor
By Angela Brunk As a senior at Emporia High School, Yzabel Ultreras has carved out her place both on and off the softball field. A
Colby High School’s – Cody Wright – Sponsored by Shelter Insurance
By Joanna Chadwick While Colby senior Cody Wright had to adjust to a new role this season, he adapted. “I took on my offensive role
Sasha Pichnenko – Paola High School – Featured by Shelter Insurance
By Joanna Chadwick It doesn’t matter the moment, there’s little question for the Paola football team on who will bring energy. It’s Sasha Pichnenko. “Whether
Asa Briscoe – South Gray High School – Featured by Shelter Insurance
By Joanna Chadwick There’s no doubt that Asa Briscoe’s size makes him stand out for South Gray. He’s 6-foot-3, 260 pounds – and he moves
Buhler’s Allison Johnson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Photo by Tara Little By Angela Brunk Buhler High School senior Allison Johnson is making the most of her final cross country season, cherishing the
Wellington’s Ethan Brungardt – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Colby Zeka Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning The Wellington football team graduated a talented senior class from a year ago, but with players like starting center Ethan Brungardt, the
Hutchinson Trinity’s Isaac Hammersmith – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Claudia Segoviano Shelter Insurance
By Matt Browning The Hutchinson Trinity Celtics have just one loss on the season, to a ranked Inman team, but senior Isaac Hammersmith is pleased
Topeka Seaman’s Kaden McKinney – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Ryan Berry Shelter Insurance
By Angela Brunk Topeka Seaman’s Kaden McKinney is a senior ready to face any challenge that comes his way. McKinney lines up at running back
Shawnee Heights’ Aiden Scott – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Brad Williams Shelter Insurance
By Angela Brunk Shawnee Heights senior quarterback Aiden Scott is no stranger to big moments, and he has the numbers to prove it. After a
Basehor-Linwood’s Cole Hofer – Multi-Sport Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
For Basehor-Linwood senior Cole Hofer, there’s nothing more meaningful than representing the community he’s grown-up in. “Getting to represent my hometown where I’ve lived my
Wichita Southeast’s Alina Lam – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tommy Leach Shelter Insurance
By Cooper Chadwick As a sophomore Wichita Southeast’s Alina Lam tied for seventh place at the 6A state tournament. Lam finished with a scoring average