
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.

Maize South’s Kenzie Kalb – Poll Winner – Presented by WSU Tech
By Hayden Swope Maize South’s girls bowling team made themselves known at last year’s the 5A state championship. Placing second as a team, the Mavericks

Caney Valley’s Silas Good – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Silas Good, a senior from Caney Valley High School, is making the most of his final season on the wrestling mat. Competing

Smoky Valley’s Katelyn Griffin – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Ken Hansard Katelyn Griffin, junior wrestler for the Smoky Valley Vikings, started wrestling before there was a clear-cut girls’ division. For some young

Hutchinson’s Sophia Zwickl – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
By Angela Brunk Sophia Zwickl is a senior whose high school wrestling career reflects resilience, dedication, and leadership. Having wrestled since middle school, Zwickl has

Lawrence’s Lou Elsten – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by KTAG
By Ken Hansard Lou Elsten is a highly decorated senior wrestler for the Lawrence High Lions. As a junior, Elsten finished with a record of

Medicine Lodge’s Lane Crenner – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Visit Wichita
By Ken Hansard Lane Crenner, senior point guard for the Medicine Lodge Indians, has watched his team jump out to a fast start at

Lansing’s Noah Mathis – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Preferred Physical Therapy Lansing
By Ken Hansard Like many wrestlers, Noah Mathis, a junior 215-pounder for the Lansing Lions, started at a young age, placing third in the state












