
Salina Central’s Cooper Reves – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk As a senior at Salina Central, Cooper Reves is entering the upcoming wrestling season with experience, purpose, and a deep love for

Columbus’ Jayden Rodriguez – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Uplink
By Angela Brunk Jayden Rodriguez, a senior at Columbus High School, is entering his final wrestling season with purpose, maturity, and a team-first mindset. Competing

Lyons’ Hendrix Starbuck – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Tory Tipp Insurance & Partners
By Cooper Chadwick As a dual-sport athlete for Lyons, senior Hendrix Starbuck has had a very busy offseason. Starbuck, who plays linebacker and quick guard for

Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour – Maize South
The first stop of 2026 on the Service Body Shop Dotted Line Tour! Congratulations to Maize South’s Josh Glover on signing to run track at

Bishop Carroll’s Avery McCorry – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Two Brothers BBQ
By Blake Chadwick As she looks to cap off an impressive multi-sport career, Bishop Carroll senior Avery McCorry has proven to be one of the

Wichita South Titans – Basketball Preview – Presented by Don Payne State Farm
League: GWAL BOYS Head Coach: Chuck Gunter Last Five Seasons: 2025 – 4-17 2024 – 10-12 2023 – 11-10 2022 – 9-12 2021 – 7-14

Mulvane’s Jaxon Hornecker – Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning The Mulvane boys bowling team took second at the 4A Tournament last season and returning is Jaxon Hornecker, who took sixth individually.

Wichita Southeast’s Maddox Siharath – Poll Winner – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Matt Browning Last season, Wichita Southeast bowler Maddox Siharath finished seventh at the 6A Tournament and he is hungry to get back there again.

Augusta’s Owen Roberts – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Cindy Waggoner State Farm
By Matt Browning Augusta basketball player Owen Roberts averaged seven points and four rebounds last season en route to an honorable mention all-league selection. He

Andale’s Gage Cooper – Poll Winner – Presented by Salina Tech
Photo Credits: Flex Whalen By Matt Browning Andale diver Gage Cooper is back as a defending state champion, as well as a two-time league champion.

Andover’s Blake Royse – Poll Winner – Presented by Salina Tech
By Matt Browning At last season’s Class 5-1A Tournament, Andover’s Blake Royse took second in the 500 freestyle and fifth in the 200 freestyle. Improving

Maize South’s Paxton Scott – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Alexandria Johnson Shelter Insurance
By Blake Chadwick Maize South junior Paxton Scott is quickly becoming one of the most electric guards in the AVCTL, and his rise is only












