
Wyandotte’s Ke’Mori Mercado – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Kansas City
By Angela Brunk Ke’Mori Mercado is a senior at Wyandotte High School and serves as the Cheer Captain for her school’s cheer program. She has

Goddard’s Harrison Glover – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Ken Hansard The Goddard Lions’ wrestling team is no stranger to success. The Lions have been a mainstay on the Kansas 5A wrestling scene

Derby’s James Lyman – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk James Lyman is a junior at Derby High School and is involved in multiple athletic and academic pursuits. He competes in cross

Derby’s Dacia Root – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hog Wild Pit BBQ
By Angela Brunk Dacia Root is a senior at Derby High School and a dedicated member of the wrestling team. Over her high school career,

Erie’s Addicyn Martin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Rowdy Kyser Shelter Insurance
Photo by Kel Holiday By Angela Brunk Addicyn Martin is a senior at Erie High School and competes in the 140-pound weight class on the

Decatur Community’s Tyler Ostmeyer – Basketball Spotlight – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Tyler Ostmeyer – Decatur Community The Paint Anchor Decatur Community’s interior identity starts with 6-foot-5 senior center Tyler Ostmeyer. In a program looking to take the next

Derby’s Tatum Johnson – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Broadstroke Inc
By Cooper Chadwick With his main goal this season being to break the school record, junior Tatum Johnson is excited for his first year as

Kelly Stephens Farm Bureau Financial Services -Southeast Kansas Athlete of the Month – Neodesha’s Brynlyn Paige Huguenin
By Angela Brunk Brynlyn Paige Huguenin, a junior at Neodesha High School, is quickly establishing herself as a determined competitor in the 115-pound weight class.

Haven’s Tanner Loughrie – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
By Angela Brunk Tanner Loughrie, a senior at Haven High School, is entering his final high school wrestling season. Competing in the 132-pound weight class,

Valley Center’s Zane Devereaux and Treyton Griffin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Coldwell Banker Plaza Real Estate Towner and Joyal Team
By Blake Chadwick At Valley Center, seniors Zane Devereaux and Treyton Griffin have become the steady foundation of a bowling program aiming to return to

Andale’s Konnor Bretthauer – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Schmidt & Sons
By Blake Chadwick Junior bowler Konnor Bretthauer has quickly become one of the most talented and well-rounded athletes in Kansas, despite only beginning competitive bowling

Andale’s Billie Jo Chaffin – Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Hayden Swope As the new season approaches, Andale’s Billie Jo Chaffin is entering with key elements she hopes will shape a strong year ahead.












